Pelvic Peace
of Mind

The treatment is effective for both men and women who each have their own symptoms. Anyone who suffers from some kind of urine leakage, sudden need to pee or any other Pelvic Floor Dysfunction may be helped by the treatment. This includes; Urinary Incontinence, Stress Incontinence, Post-Pregnancy Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation or Post-Prostratectomy Incontinence.

Yes. The treatment has now received FDA approval for use in men for incontinence. It has shown results in reducing leakage that may occur after treatments like a prostatectomy, or urine leakage through high impact sports, or physical repeated exertion. The treatment has proven to be an effective treatment in minimising such occurrences. If you have any questions regarding the treatment and how it may help you, or someone you care about please do not hesitate to contact us.

The treatment is not suitable for a few individuals (e.g Pregnant). A short new client form will ensure we discuss any specific conditions which would make you unsuitable ahead of trial or treatment.

The Emsella chair ("Em" stands for Electro Magnetic and "Sella" is latin for chair) is a medical grade device offering a High Intensity Focused Electromagnetic (HIFEM) treatment. ​ This unique technology revolutionises intimate health and wellness by providing customers suffering from incontinence or those wishing to take prevention action, with an effective treatment to help them regain their confidence and control over their bladder giving the customer complete pelvic peace of mind. ​ The treatment has full FDA approval for female incontinence and wellness and male incontinence and has the medical CE Mark (Meets EU safety, health and environmental protection requirements). ​ Emsella has over 10 research papers key facts are; 95% of patients reported significant quality of life improvements, 75% of patients reported significant decrease in urinary leakage and 66% of patients reduced or eliminated use of hygienic pads for urinary leakage

No, every individual is different and has unique needs & symptoms. So we listen and treat customers on an individual basis to suit them. The treatment plan initially suggested will be based on the patients symptoms, history and further treatment based on improvements and clients ongoing requirements.

It’s a safe, non-invasive treatment (no internal examination or surgical interaction is required). It’s a walk-in walk-out treatment and therefore discrete for our clients. You will be required to sit on the Emsella chair for thirty minutes which offers a wide padded seat which can be raised up and down at the press of a button. The chair also has arm rests for those who prefer this support.

The treatment is comfortable and there is no pain during treatment. The feeling is often described as buzzing and is said to be equivalent to performing 11,000 Kegels (a common pelvic floor exercise). The intensity, frequency and depth of the contractions (10cm deep) are far greater than what could be performed through kegels. ​ You will feel the muscles in the pelvic floor contracting repetitively during your 30-minute appointment, however, you are able to control the intensity of the pelvic floor contractions by turning a dial on the machine, at any time. ​ The treatment is safe, non-invasive treatment and you'll stay fully-clothed throughout. Post treatment you can get back to your normal daily routine right away making this a walk in walk out treatment.

There are over ten research papers that have been completed. These showed 95% of EmSella patients reported significant quality of life improvements, 75% of EmSella patients Reported Significant Decrease in Urinary Leakage and 66%of EmSella patients Reduced or Eliminated Use of Hygenic Pads for Urinary Leakage. Results are customer specific however most customers see improved results after one treatment. For further reading on the research studies available to support this evidence please see below.

Most people will notice positive change after one or two treatments feeling improvements in urinary incontinence and pelvic floor tightening. These initial results will progressively enhance over subsequent weeks. Most people notice significant changes to their symptoms and quality of life three months from starting their Pelvic Floor rehabilitation and with many having no ongoing symptoms.

Prevention is always better than cure. Therefore, women of childbearing age who intend to have children or have already had children and would like more children should prioritise strengthening their pelvic floor to withstand the additional weight and pressure during pregnancy or through the menopause. A stronger pelvic floor can also contribute to a smoother and quicker delivery. Additionally, enhancing core strength will be beneficial in this regard.

Research shows that no treatment should be required after you have completed the recommended treatment plan for 6 months. As every athlete knows all muscles need to be exercised to continue to maintain and strengthen them. The Pelvic floor is just another muscle that requires exercise to maintain it. After your initial treatment to re-build, re-educate, strengthen, tone and stabilise the pelvic floor its important that you continue to exercise it on a regular basis. The frequency of this will be dependent on your symptoms. This will enable you to continue to have complete pelvic peace of mind through your life as you evolve and age.

Our treatment does not require you to undress and you'll be fully dressed at all times. So simply wear clothes you'll be comfortable in sitting and relaxing in our treatment chair for 30 minutes. Leggings or sweatpants are ideal and loose clothing is recommended, No jeans or belts please.

Yes, there is lots of parking in Lichfield. The closest parking is Lombard Street (WS13 6DW) which has upper and lower deck parking. Upper deck is short stay, 30 mins are free, up to an hour £1 Monday - Saturday daytime. Evenings are £1.50 and Sunday & bank holidays are £2.00. Lower deck (longer stays) - 4 hours 1.50, evenings £1, Sunday & bank holidays are £2.00.

Some of the most common symptoms (but not exhaustive) are listed here: Lump or bulging in the vagina (named prolapse) Leakages of faeces or wind from the back passage Leakage of urine during exercise or heavy lifting Leakage of urine when laughing, coughing or sneezing Leakage of urine during sex/intercourse Protrusion of vaginal, Uterus or both Bladder Fullness Pelvic Pain Painful Urination Painful Sex Reduced Lubrication Abdominal Pain Erectile Dysfunction Reduced Sexual Wellbeing and Desire Emotion and Mental Health distress

Some of the most common causes of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction for woman are: Pregnancy & Childbirth - Can cause the muscles and tissues to stretch and weaken. Physical Repeated Exertion – Repeated heavy lifting is a risk factor due to the constant pressure & downward pressure on the pelvic floor muscles. Natural Ageing - Aging is a risk factor. As woman age the muscles and tissues in the area may naturally weaken and can affect the function of the pelvic floor. Menopause – As Estrogen levels decline the tissues of the pelvic floor can become thinner and weaker. Certain medical conditions - Diabetes, multiple sclerosis or spinal cord injuries can also contribute as the conditions can affect the nerves and muscles in the pelvic area. Obesity - Excess weight can put pressure on the pelvic floor muscles which can weaken them over time. Long term coughing and/or violent coughing - Can generate pelvic floor weakness to the muscles Some of the most common causes of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction for men are: High impact sports- People who play high impact sports are at increased risk of developing pelvic floor problems. This is because of the constant and excessive downward pressure that these sports place on their pelvic floor. Chronic Constipation - Straining during bowl movements can put pressure on the pelvic floor and muscles causing them to weaken or to become damaged. Natural Ageing - Aging is a risk factor. As men age the muscles and tissues in the area may naturally weaken and can affect the function of the pelvic floor. Physical Repeated Exertion – Repeated heavy lifting is a risk factor due to the constant pressure and downward pressure on the pelvic floor muscles. Obesity - Excess weight can put pressure on the pelvic floor muscles which can weaken them over time. Long term coughing and/or violent coughing - Can generate pelvic floor weakness to the muscles Prostate problems - Conditions such as prostate cancer, prostatitis, and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) can all cause pelvic floor dysfunction in men. These conditions can affect the function of the prostate gland, which is located near the pelvic floor muscles. Pelvic surgery- Men who have undergone surgery in the pelvic area may be at risk for pelvic floor dysfunction. Surgery for prostate cancer, rectal cancer, or bladder cancer, for example, can all affect the function of the pelvic floor muscles.

The pelvic floor is a group of muscles, ligaments, and connective tissues that form a supportive sling at the bottom of the pelvis. It stretches from the pubic bone at the front of the body to the tailbone at the back of the body, and from one sitting bone to the other. The pelvic floor plays an important role in supporting the pelvic organs, including the bladder, uterus, and rectum. It also plays a key role in controlling the function of the urinary and digestive systems. The muscles of the pelvic floor work together to help maintain continence and control the flow of urine and feces. The pelvic floor muscles are also involved in sexual function, helping to support the clitoris, urethra, and vaginal opening in women, and the penis and anus in men. During sexual arousal, the muscles of the pelvic floor contract and relax rhythmically, contributing to the pleasurable sensations of orgasm. Below is a picture of the Pelvic Floor (thick red line) for both Men (left picture) and Woman (right picture). The yellow lemon shape in the picture is the bladder and the larger grey cloud shape is the bowl sitting in front of the spine and coccyx . The smaller grey shape at the end of the pelvic floor is the pubic bone. For woman (picture on right) between the bladder and the bowl you can see the uterus (light pink shape).

Incontinence is the leakage of urine and can be classified as follows: Stress Urine Incontinence (SUI) Increased intra-abdominal pressures (e.g. coughing, sneezing, laughing, jumping, running) leading to urine leakage from your bladder. It occurs when the pelvic floor muscles around your bladder and anus (back passage) become weak or stretched. Urge urinary incontinence (UI) Sudden urge to urinate followed by loss of urine. Bladder needs to be emptied in a hurry and/or very often (high frequency as the bladder can only hold a small amount of urine and needs emptying often) Urinate often and during night. Urinary infections can cause urge incontinence Mixed Incontinence – When you have both Urge and Stress incontinence.

We offer a range of ways to pay to make your treatment as accessible as possible. You can pay online or in person. Online: Use our secure checkout using credit, debit cards or PayPal. PayPal even gives you the option to pay over 3 instalments if you'd like to spread the cost. In Person: We take major credit and debit cards in person. We will also accept cash should you wish. And if you have an idea for a payment option you think we should consider, please let us know!

You can re-schedule your appointment in person, by phone or online by accessing your booking through our website and registering as a customer. We ask that if you have booked a course of treatments that you still continue to complete the treatment as per the schedule agreed. Pelvic Peace of Mind are a very flexible business and fully committed willing to work with you on a schedule that suits your needs so please contact us if you cannot find a time that meets your needs and we will do our best to accommodate it.

We are happy for you to cancel an appointment and payment. We ask that appointments are cancelled and re-scheduled at least 24 hours in advance and that any cancellations/re-schedules are requested by phone for same day appointments. If you wish to cancel the plan part way through the treatment then we will pro rata the refund based on the number of treatments you have had. For example 6 treatments paid for £840, 2 treatments taken place, customer cancels and therefore would recieve £560 (£840/6 * 4) Please refer to our full Terms & Conditions on our website for more details.

If you have not been to us before we'll ask you to complete a New Client Form before your first treatment which you can access below. We will also send a health questionnaire, this can be completed and returned by e-mail or can be completed when you visit.

If you haven't had treatment with us for over 12 months or you are coming to us from another provider we'll ask you to complete a New Customer Form in advance of your treatment. We will also send a Health Questionnaire, which can be done ahead of your visit or in person when you come in.