Incontinence

Incontinence, the involuntary loss of bladder or bowel control, can significantly impact a person’s quality of life, leading to embarrassment, discomfort, and a diminished sense of well-being. At Mid Atlantic Chiropractic Center, we offer a holistic approach to managing incontinence, focusing on the underlying causes and utilizing advanced chiropractic techniques alongside innovative technologies like the Emsella chair.

Understanding Incontinence and Spinal Health

Incontinence can result from various factors, including weakened pelvic floor muscles, hormonal changes, and neurological conditions. One of the key contributors to incontinence is nerve interference caused by spinal misalignments or subluxations. The spinal nerves, particularly those in the lower back and sacral region, play a crucial role in controlling bowel and bladder function. When these nerves are compromised, it can lead to a loss of control over these organs.

How Chiropractic Care Can Help

At Mid Atlantic Chiropractic Center, we focus on identifying and correcting spinal misalignments that may be affecting your nerve function and contributing to incontinence. Our comprehensive assessment process includes:

• Orthopedic and Neurological Tests: These tests help evaluate the function of your pelvic floor muscles and the integrity of the nerves controlling bowel and bladder functions.
• Postural Assessment: Analyzing your posture allows us to identify any misalignments or imbalances that may be contributing to nerve interference.
• Computerized Scans of the Nervous System: Using advanced INSiGHT technologies, we detect stress patterns and nerve interference affecting your spinal nerves.
• Digital Weight-Bearing X-Rays: These x-rays provide a detailed view of your spinal alignment, helping us identify any abnormalities contributing to your symptoms.

Chiropractic Adjustments and Techniques

Our chiropractic care approach aims to restore proper nerve function by correcting spinal misalignments. Specific techniques we use include:

• Chiropractic Adjustments: These precise adjustments realign the spine, relieving nerve compression and improving overall function. By restoring proper alignment, we can enhance the communication between your brain and the organs responsible for bowel and bladder control.
• Cox Flexion/Distraction Technique: This gentle, non-surgical technique helps decompress the spine, reducing pressure on the spinal nerves and promoting healing.
• Kennedy Decompression Technique and Technology: Using advanced decompression technology, this technique applies controlled traction to the spine, alleviating nerve pressure and enhancing nerve function.

The Emsella Chair: FDA-Approved for Stress Incontinence

In addition to our chiropractic techniques, we offer the Emsella chair, a revolutionary, FDA-approved treatment for stress incontinence. The Emsella chair uses high-intensity focused electromagnetic (HIFEM) technology to stimulate and strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. This non-invasive treatment can provide significant improvements in bladder control and reduce symptoms of incontinence.

• Non-Invasive and Painless: The Emsella chair treatment is comfortable and requires no downtime. Patients simply sit on the chair fully clothed while the HIFEM technology works to strengthen their pelvic floor muscles.
• Effective for Stress Incontinence: Clinical studies have shown that the Emsella chair can significantly reduce symptoms of stress incontinence by enhancing pelvic muscle strength and endurance.
• Quick and Convenient: Each session lasts about 30 minutes, and many patients experience noticeable improvements after just a few sessions.

Addressing the Underlying Causes

It’s crucial to address the underlying causes of incontinence promptly to prevent long-term effects on your body and overall health. Untreated incontinence can lead to chronic issues, including pelvic organ prolapse and decreased quality of life. Early intervention with chiropractic care and the Emsella chair can help ensure optimal recovery and prevent complications.

Phased Approach to Incontinence Relief

• Initial Relief: We focus on providing immediate relief from symptoms through chiropractic adjustments and the Emsella chair treatment.
• Healing and Strengthening: Once symptoms are managed, we work on healing and strengthening the affected muscles and nerves, ensuring proper function.
• Stabilization and Prevention: Finally, we emphasize stabilization and preventative care to maintain your musculoskeletal health and prevent recurrence of incontinence.

Expertise in Spinal and Pelvic Health

While we effectively treat incontinence through comprehensive chiropractic care and advanced technology, our expertise lies in treating issues related to spinal health and pelvic floor function. If the incontinence is caused by factors outside of spinal nerve interference, pelvic dysfunction, or pelvic floor weakness, we will refer you to the appropriate specialist for further evaluation and treatment.

If you’re ready to take control of your incontinence and improve your quality of life, contact Mid Atlantic Chiropractic Center today to schedule your consultation. Our team is dedicated to helping you achieve optimal health and well-being through personalized, non-surgical, and drug-free treatments.