Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Reading

Q1. What is EMS for incontinence?

Electromagnetic Muscle Strengthening (EMS) is a non-invasive, non-surgical treatment that utilises electromagnetic pulses to induce the pelvic floor muscles. This will help with your bladder and bowel control, and may help you reduce or remove symptoms of urinary and faecal incontinence.

Q2. How does EMS treatment work?

EMS works by passing electromagnetic pulses through the pelvic floor muscles, making them contract and relax. These powerful muscle contractions are stronger than those achieved through regular exercise and can help restore power and control in the muscles around your bladder and bowels.

Q3. Is it like Emsella in terms of the treatment?

Yes, yes, EMS is an option for the Emsella chair. Both treatments rely on electromagnetic technology to stimulate the pelvic floor muscles. Yet EMS treatment provides a novel technology and therapy approach to deliver that very same non-invasive, pain-free cure to incontinence.

Q4. What makes a good candidate for EMS therapy?

EMS therapy is appropriate for both men and women suffering from urinary or faecal stress incontinence based on pelvic floor muscle weakness. These are people who suffer from incontinence that’s caused by ageing, pregnancy, surgery, and other causes. Especially perfect for anyone seeking a non-surgical, drug-free treatment option.

Q5. How many times do I have to get an EMS treatment?

This can be as few as 6 sessions or as many as 12, depending on the severity of your incontinence. Usually, clients receive 6–10 30-minute sessions. Your consultation will involve our experts developing a customised treatment plan based on your personal needs.

Q6. Is EMS treatment painful?

No, it is 100% pain free, EMS treatment. When most clients experience this, they explain it feels like little muscles contracting – like when you do kegals, but much deeper. You’ll be able to sit during the procedure (comfortably) or even relax or read as the treatment is administered.

Q7. Do I require any downtime after an EMS therapy?

No resting time after EMS is necessary. You can resume your normal activities after each time, which is perfect for those with busy schedules who need to work straightaway. We are also proud to offer home treatment, so you can schedule a treatment to suit you.

Q8. How long does EMS therapy last?

How long your results last varies, but factors include how severe your incontinence is and how well you continue to maintain your pelvic floor strength after treatment. The effects are generally sustained, but some of our clients opt for periodic maintenance treatments to keep results at their best.

Q9. Is EMS treatment for men or women?

This treatment is suitable for men and women. EMS does this by delivering electromagnetic pulses to the pelvic floor muscles, forcing them to contract and then relax. These deep contractions are more powerful than those achieved with traditional exercise and can help rebuild strength and control in the muscles that support the bladder and bowel.

Q10. How does Emsella, as an alternative EMS treatment, work?

Absolutely, EMS is a substitute for the Emsella chair. Both treatments harness electromagnetic energy to address the pelvic floor muscles; however, in EMS treatment, the technology itself is unique, as is the treatment path. EMS offers a completely non-invasive, pain-free solution for incontinence.

Q11. How can I tell if EMS treatment is the right treatment for me?

If you have incontinence and don’t want to go under the knife for a fix, electric muscle stimulation treatment could be for you. We would advise booking a consultation with one of our specialists here at Incontinence Direct to receive tailored advice.

Q12. What is the difference between the EMS treatment and Emsella?

Both treatments rely on electromagnetic energy to target the pelvic floor muscles. Despite being non-invasive, our EMS version tries to deliver a more personalised therapy. “Both are good treatments for incontinence, but our EMS may provide more individualised treatment according to each client.”

Q13. Can I use EMS treatment in conjunction with other treatments for incontinence?

EMS therapy is an autotherapy that effectively helps strengthen the pelvic floor muscles and can be combined with other lifestyle changes, such as pelvic floor exercises or dietary changes, for better results. Be sure to consult with your doctor or specialist before using treatments together.

Q14. How long before I see results?

EMS treatment is an independent treatment that effectively contracts the pelvic floor muscles. It can also be combined with exercises, such as pelvic floor muscle movements and lifestyle modifications, to improve program results. Do not combine treatments without your doctor’s or specialist’s advice.

Q15. What are the side effects of Emsella, an alternative EMS treatment?

Emsella, an alternative EMS therapy, is safe and has very few side effects. Mild muscle aches may occur in some recipients following procedures, similar to after exercise, though these usually pass swiftly.