Urinary incontinence affects how you move through daily life, often dictating what activities you feel comfortable doing and which ones you avoid. The frustration of dealing with leaks or frequent urges can lead to constant adjustments, from planning your outings around restroom access to skipping physical activities you once enjoyed. Many treatments exist, but they are often inconvenient, require long-term upkeep, or do not provide the relief patients hope for.
At Still Well Med Spa, located in Staten Island, NY, we offer an option that is non-invasive and designed to strengthen the pelvic floor. EMSELLA uses focused electromagnetic energy to contract and retrain the muscles that support bladder control. This approach can help patients address urinary incontinence in a way that is simple, effective, and easy to fit into a routine.
Why Bladder Leaks Happen
Bladder leaks often occur when the muscles that support the bladder and urethra are weakened or not working in harmony. Pregnancy, childbirth, aging, and hormonal changes can all affect the strength and coordination of these muscles. Extra pressure on the abdomen, such as from weight gain or frequent heavy lifting, may also strain the pelvic floor and make it harder for the body to control urine flow. Everyday activities like laughing, coughing, or exercising can then trigger unwanted leakage.
A Closer Look at the Muscles of Your Core
The pelvic floor muscles form a supportive sling at the base of your pelvis. These muscles work together with your abdominal wall, diaphragm, and lower back to stabilize your core and control internal pressure. When they are strong and responsive, the pelvic floor can hold the bladder in the proper position and keep the urethra closed when it should be. If those muscles weaken, the support system falters, and leaks become more likely.
Why Strengthening Your Core Can Help
Strengthening your pelvic floor and surrounding core muscles can improve bladder control because it restores balance to the system that regulates pressure and support. When the muscles are trained to contract effectively, they provide better closure of the urethra and greater stability for the bladder. Regular strengthening also improves circulation and muscle coordination, which makes it easier for your body to respond quickly when you need control.
What EMSELLA?
The EMSELLA treatment is a non-invasive option designed to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles and improve bladder control. It is often chosen as a pelvic floor dysfunction treatment because it directly targets the root cause of urinary incontinence, which is weakened muscle support. Patients remain fully clothed and seated during the session, so the treatment is comfortable and hassle-free.
How EMSELLA Works on the Body
EMSELLA uses high-intensity focused electromagnetic energy to activate the muscles of the pelvic floor. The stimulation creates thousands of rapid contractions during each session, which trains the muscles to become stronger and more responsive. These contractions are much more powerful than muscle contractions during voluntary exercise. In addition to strengthening the muscles, the treatment helps retrain the nervous system to coordinate contractions more effectively. EMSELLA addresses the underlying problem instead of masking the symptoms.
Gaining Freedom With EMSELLA
Regain Confidence in Social Situations
Urinary leakage can make everyday activities feel unpredictable, whether you are meeting friends, going out for a meal, or simply running errands. The worry of having an accident often leads people to avoid the things they enjoy. By improving bladder control, the EMSELLA treatment can help restore a sense of ease in social settings.
Reducing or Eliminating Pads and Protective Garments
Absorbent pads and liners are often used to manage leakage, but they can be costly, uncomfortable, and inconvenient. Strengthening the pelvic floor reduces the reliance on these products. Less dependence on pads means fewer daily adjustments and a greater sense of normalcy in your routine.
Improving Intimacy and Sexual Wellness
Weak pelvic floor muscles affect more than bladder control. They also impact sexual function, and when those muscles are strengthened, intimacy often improves. Stronger contractions increase sensation and support and create a more responsive and satisfying experience.
Sleeping Through the Night Without Interruption
Strengthening the pelvic floor helps the bladder hold urine more effectively, which reduces the urge to wake up throughout the night. With fewer interruptions, you can rest more deeply and wake up feeling more refreshed. Better sleep contributes to overall health, better focus, and better energy throughout the day.
Experiencing Relief Without Surgery or Medications
Surgical procedures and medications are not always desirable or effective for every person living with incontinence. EMSELLA provides a non-invasive urinary incontinence treatment that requires no recovery time and carries no pharmaceutical side effects. The approach focuses on restoring the body’s natural muscle strength and coordination.
Non-Surgical, No Downtime, and Pain-Free
An EMSELLA session is simple and comfortable. You remain fully clothed while seated in a special chair, and the treatment does not require anesthesia, needles, or recovery. Each session lasts about 30 minutes, and you can return to your normal activities immediately afterward. The treatment is pain-free, though the muscle contractions may feel strange at first.
Who Can Benefit the Most From EMSELLA
- Postpartum Women: Childbirth places heavy strain on the pelvic floor muscles, which can weaken support for the bladder and urethra. The EMSELLA treatment provides a way to target those muscles directly and restore strength and control that may have been lost after delivery.
- Women in Menopause: Declining estrogen levels affect the elasticity and tone of pelvic tissues, which increases the likelihood of leakage. Strengthening the pelvic floor helps counter these changes.
- Men After Prostate Surgery: Surgery involving the prostate can disrupt the muscles and nerves that support urinary function. Strengthening and retraining the pelvic floor provides men with a non-invasive method to improve control during recovery.
- Seniors Who Want to Remain Active and Independent: Aging brings natural muscle loss, including in the pelvic floor, which can lead to leaks that interfere with an active lifestyle. EMSELLA makes it easier for seniors to maintain independence and continue with activities they enjoy.
Take the Next Step to Regain Your Freedom
The EMSELLA chair offers a simple, non-invasive way to strengthen the pelvic floor and address bladder control issues. At Still Well Med Spa in the hills of Staten Island, NY, we provide this treatment for patients who want a fast but effective treatment for urinary incontinence. To schedule your appointment, please contact us online or call (718) 448-6373.
