Pelvic health isn’t always easy to talk about, but it affects daily life in very real ways. Bladder leaks, frequent urges to go, nighttime bathroom trips, pelvic heaviness, and reduced confidence aren’t symptoms that you have to quietly accept.
At Morehead City Functional Wellness, we offer pelvic health in Morehead City with Emsella. This is a noninvasive treatment designed to strengthen the pelvic floor without surgery, downtime, or a physical exam. To learn more about the pelvic floor and how Emsella can support it, keep reading.
What Is the Pelvic Floor?
The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that sits at the base of the pelvis. These muscles support the bladder, bowels, and reproductive organs. They also play a role in bladder control, bowel control, posture, core stability, sexual function, and breathing.
When the pelvic floor works well, these muscles contract, relax, and coordinate without much thought. When they become weak, tight, strained, or poorly coordinated, uncomfortable and painful symptoms can start to show up.
What Causes Pelvic Floor Dysfunction?
Pelvic floor dysfunction can happen for several reasons. Pregnancy and childbirth can stretch or weaken the pelvic floor muscles. Menopause can also contribute, as declining estrogen affects tissue strength and muscle support. Aging, chronic constipation, repeated straining, pelvic surgery, injury, weight changes, and years of pressure on the core can all play a role too.
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Pelvic floor problems don’t only affect women. Men can also experience pelvic floor changes that impact bladder control, sexual function, and comfort.
Symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction can include:
- Urine leakage
- Sudden urges to urinate
- Frequent nighttime bathroom trips
- Pelvic heaviness or pressure
- Reduced core support
- Changes in sexual function
- Trouble fully controlling pelvic muscles
These symptoms may feel embarrassing, but they’re common. More importantly, they’re worth addressing.
How Emsella Supports Pelvic Health
Emsella induces powerful pelvic floor muscle contractions, helping strengthen the area beyond what most people can achieve through exercises alone. You’ll be fully clothed and seated during treatment while the device stimulates deep, rhythmic muscle contractions.
A session takes about 30 minutes, and most patients require a series of 6 treatments. The sensation can feel unusual at first, but the majority of our patients tolerate it well.
Feel More Supported
Better pelvic floor strength can improve bladder control, core stability, confidence, and quality of life. Some patients also notice fewer nighttime interruptions because they need to use the bathroom.
If you’re looking for pelvic health in Morehead City, Dr. Tumolo can help you understand whether Emsella makes sense for your symptoms, health history, and goals. Request a consultation or use our treatment planning tool to take the next step.
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FAQs About Pelvic Health
Still have questions regarding Emsella and how it supports your pelvic health in Morehead City? Refer to our FAQs here.
Does Emsella require a physical exam?
No. Patients undergo Emsella treatments while fully clothed and we don’t require a physical exam during the session.
Who can benefit from pelvic floor treatment?
Pelvic floor treatment can help women after pregnancy, postmenopausal women, men with pelvic floor changes, and anyone dealing with bladder control concerns.
How soon will I notice results?
Some patients notice changes within a few sessions, while others need more time. Pelvic floor strength builds gradually, so steady progress is the goal.
