EMSELLA for Postpartum Recovery
What are Pelvic Floor Disorders?
The term ‘pelvic floor disorders’ (PFDs) is an umbrella term that refers to stress urinary incontinence, overactive bladder syndrome, pelvic organ prolapse and fecal incontinence – and experiencing any of these can take a toll on sexual health. When it comes to pregnancy, the most common method of delivery is through vaginal childbirth, which in turn, has been associated with the increased likelihood of pelvic floor disorders later in life (other risk factors for pelvic floor disorders include age and obesity). So, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the majority of people who suffer from pelvic floor disorders are women.
The Pelvic Floor and Pregnancy
If you’re a mama, you know the stress to the body associated with carrying your baby around for 9 months. You have a growing and stretched-out belly, but one of the biggest pregnancy and childbirth changes is a change that impacts an area people won’t notice just by looking at someone: the pelvic floor.
Being pregnant can loosen up the muscles and tissues that need to work well for your pelvic floor to function properly. This is because of the hormones that increase during your pregnancy – hormones such as progesterone, estrogen and relaxin. The hormones increase and thus relax the muscles, which then allows your baby to pass through the birth canal more easily.
And as for the growing belly, more pressure bears down on your pelvic floor as your uterus expands, which can contribute to a loss of support.
The Pelvic Floor and Childbirth
According to a medical article published in the National Library of Medicine, several studies have shown that women who have given birth vaginally have a higher rate of pelvic floor disorders – notably urinary incontinence, anal incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse.
This is because of the stretching involved with passing the baby through the vagina. As the baby passes through, the pelvic floor muscles spread apart and sometimes can tear. Doctors can typically repair areas that are torn with surgery, but it does take time to recover – and some people never return back to their “normal” self.
How to Heal Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Typically, people diagnosed with pelvic floor dysfunction are referred to a physical therapist who specializes in the pelvic floor in order to alleviate symptoms. A pelvic floor physical therapist may teach you how to properly do Kegel exercises, go over posture to help the pelvic floor muscles to work more coordinated, teach deep breathing exercises to help stimulate the pelvic floor and more. They will create a plan for you, based upon your needs. But, it isn’t always a guarantee that it will work and it will require a lot of time.
Now, what if I were to tell you that a device right here in Dream Spa Medical can help you with strengthening those pelvic floor muscles at a more rapid rate, without having to put in the hours and hours of physical therapy?
- EMSELLA is an FDA-cleared treatment that effectively stimulates the pelvic floor muscles, thus leading to regained control over your muscles and bladder. A treatment is only 30-minutes long, making it a great walk-in, walk-out treatment that you could even do over your lunch break. In fact, during these 30 minutes, EMSELLA can reproduce the equivalent of 12,000 Kegels! Most people see optimal results following 6 sessions, scheduled twice per week for three consecutive weeks.
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Of course, you should always consult with your physician prior to starting any new treatment, but if EMSELLA sounds like it is right for you, call Dream Spa Medical today to schedule your complimentary consultation!