Erectile dysfunction (ED) is common, particularly as men get older or recover from prostate treatment. While medications are often the first option people think of, they are not the only area being explored. Pelvic floor health can also affect erectile function, which has created growing interest in treatments designed to strengthen these muscles.
One option is Emsella for erectile dysfunction, a non-invasive treatment that uses electromagnetic stimulation to activate the pelvic floor muscles. At Corelife Wellness in Oakville, Emsella is offered as the Libby Chair as part of the clinic’s pelvic health services for men.
The key question is: can strengthening the pelvic floor improve erectile function, and what does the research say about Emsella specifically?
How Is the Pelvic Floor Connected to Erectile Function?
The male pelvic floor is a group of muscles that support the bladder, bowel, and sexual organs. Certain pelvic floor muscles are involved in maintaining pressure and rigidity during an erection.
When these muscles weaken or become poorly coordinated, improving their function may help some men with ED.
Clinical evidence supports this connection. A randomised controlled trial published in the British Journal of General Practice studied pelvic floor exercises and biofeedback in men with erectile dysfunction. After three months, the intervention group had significantly greater improvements in erectile-function scores than the control group. At six months, 40% of participants had regained normal erectile function, while another 34.5% had improved.
That does not mean pelvic floor treatment can address every cause of ED. Erectile dysfunction can also be related to blood vessels, nerves, hormones, medications, diabetes, cardiovascular conditions, psychological factors and prostate treatment.
What Is Emsella for Men?
BTL Emsella is sometimes called a Kegel chair, Kegel throne, or pelvic floor chair. Instead of requiring you to repeatedly contract your pelvic floor voluntarily, the device uses electromagnetic energy to stimulate supramaximal pelvic floor muscle contractions.
At Corelife Wellness, men remain fully clothed while sitting on the Libby Chair. No probes or surgical procedures are involved. The clinic’s current protocol uses 28-minute sessions and typically recommends eight sessions over approximately four weeks.
This makes Emsella for men particularly interesting for people who have difficulty identifying or consistently exercising their pelvic floor muscles.
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Approach |
How It Targets the Pelvic Floor |
Invasive? |
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Traditional Kegels |
Voluntary muscle contractions |
No |
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Individualised assessment, exercises and rehabilitation |
Usually non-surgical |
|
|
Emsella/Kegel chair |
Electromagnetic pelvic floor stimulation |
No |
|
ED medication |
Targets physiological processes involved in erections rather than directly training pelvic floor muscles |
No |
These options are not necessarily interchangeable. The right approach depends on why ED is occurring and an individual’s medical history.
Could Emsella Be Combined With Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy?
Potentially. Pelvic floor physiotherapy and the Emsella approach pelvic rehabilitation differently.
A physiotherapist can assess factors such as muscle strength, coordination, tension and movement patterns. Emsella provides repeated electromagnetic stimulation of the pelvic floor while the patient remains seated.
For some men, a broader pelvic health programme may therefore make more sense than viewing a pelvic floor chair as a stand-alone answer to ED.
This is especially relevant when someone is experiencing several symptoms together, such as erectile difficulties, urinary urgency, bladder leaks or changes following prostate surgery.
Who Should Consider Asking About Emsella?
A conversation about Emsella may be worthwhile for men experiencing erectile difficulties alongside pelvic floor weakness, urinary symptoms or post-prostatectomy changes.
However, ED can occasionally be an early sign of another health issue. New or persistent erectile dysfunction deserves proper medical assessment rather than simply assuming weak pelvic floor muscles are responsible.
A pelvic health consultation can help determine whether pelvic floor rehabilitation belongs in your overall treatment plan.
Finding an Emsella Chair Near Oakville
Men searching for an Emsella chair near me, Kegel chair near me or pelvic floor chair therapy in Halton and the western GTA can access treatment at Corelife Wellness, located at 3075 Hospital Gate in Oakville. The clinic also serves patients travelling from Burlington, Milton, Mississauga, Georgetown and surrounding communities.
Patients coming from nearby communities can also review Corelife Wellness’s dedicated Emsella service information for Burlington and Emsella information for Mississauga.
Take the Next Step With Corelife Wellness
Erectile dysfunction is not always caused by one issue, and treatment should reflect that. For some men, improving pelvic floor strength and coordination may be one useful part of a broader ED management plan.
Corelife Wellness, located at 3075 Hospital Gate in Oakville, provides non-surgical pelvic health care for men from Oakville, Burlington, Milton, Mississauga, Georgetown, Halton Hills, and surrounding communities.
If you are experiencing ED, bladder leakage, or changes following prostate surgery, explore Emsella for men at Corelife Wellness and book a consultation to discuss whether pelvic floor treatment may be appropriate for your needs.