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Struggling with ED/Erectile Dysfunction that won't improve?
We aren't guaranteed much as adults, but if there's one thing we can count on, it's that our bodies change as we get older. For men, that's especially true. One day you're lifting heavy weights and nailing your cardio regimen without having to stretch before or after. And then, in what seems like the blink of an eye, you start to slow down a little. You begin to notice aches and pains in places that weren't there before. You can't just go out for a night on the town, imbibe until your heart is content, and expect to wake up refreshed.
And while headaches and achy joints can be treated with ice and anti-inflammatory medicine, other aspects of aging aren't as easy to treat. You've probably guessed at this point what we're talking about: erectile dysfunction, or ED for short. When brought up to most men, those are two words that cause a guttural reaction of fear and trepidation.
While just about every man fears ED, millions suffer from it - almost 10% of the male population between the ages of 40 and 70. So, if you're beginning to have trouble performing in the heat of the moment, you're definitely not alone. You may be experiencing symptoms like:
Trouble Achieving an Erection
Trouble Maintaining an Erection
Lower Libido
Less Sexual Pleasure
Premature Ejaculation
Inability to Achieve Orgasm
However, at Elite Healthcare Physical Medicine, we understand that stats won't do anything to address the stress and anxiety you're facing in relation to erectile dysfunction. You need a viable solution - a science-backed treatment that doesn't require strange pills or invasive surgeries. As a fully integrated multidisciplinary clinic in Mount Pleasant, we have what you've been searching for: softwave therapy for ED in Isle of Palms, SC.
To fully grasp the benefits of using soft wave therapy for erectile dysfunction, you must first understand what causes ED to begin with. Put simply, erectile dysfunction is the inability to get an erection and keep it throughout sexual intercourse. You should know that it's not uncommon if you have erection trouble. However, if your inability to "get it up" becomes a common occurrence, you may be suffering from ED.
Erectile dysfunction doesn't just affect your penis - it also affects your wellbeing and relationships. It can lower your confidence, cause a large amount of stress that affects your ability to work, and may even cause contention with your partner.
You hear it all the time - as men get older, they often lose the ability to get erect. But why? As men age, the blood vessels in their penis start to fill up with micro-plaques, causing them to deteriorate. When these blood vessels deteriorate, it's more difficult for them to have steady blood flow. And that's the key to ED - having the constant blood flow to get and keep an erection. That's where the science-backed effectiveness of Softwave therapy swoops in to save the day.
Shockwave technology has been around for decades. It has been used at the highest-level research and medical facilities like the Cleveland Clinic and Memorial Sloan Kettering. However, Softwave therapy is a more refined, effective way to treat erectile dysfunction and also advance tissue healing.
Softwave therapy works by using electrohydraulic spark gap technology at its core. Its innovative design features a parabolic reflector applicator that produces very effective, low-intensity shock waves that are unfocused. Elite Healthcare Physical Medicine's Softwave applicator spreads energy to a large area of both superficial and deep tissue, creating a biological response that kickstarts your body's natural healing process.
For men suffering from ED, it is a revolutionary breakthrough treatment that doesn't require harmful surgeries or side effects from pills. In fact, it has been FDA approved for many uses, including improved blood flow, which is often the root cause of erectile dysfunction.
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Unlike some more traditional treatment options, Softwave therapy gets right to the crux of the ED issue. It uses shock wave technology on a cellular level, helping to naturally heal body parts, like the penis. Some of the most common benefits of Softwave therapy include:
Additionally, Softwave treatments don't require much prep, don't have any sketchy side effects, don't require any numbing agents or anesthesia, and result in little-to-no recovery time. Sound too good to be true? Contact Elite Healthcare Physical Medicine today to learn just how effective Softwave therapy is for our patients!
Softwave therapy works by using efficient, effective shock waves that cause biological regeneration processes that heal your body using its own healing factors. It works like this: Softwaves are created via a high-energy electrical discharge in water. The voltage is discharged between the plus and minus tips of an electrode. The spark gap or arching causes an equalization of voltage between the opposing tips of the electrode, which causes a hot plasma bubble. This bubble explodes and distributes in every direction, compresses the surrounding water, and generates a pressure > 10 MPa within nanoseconds.
To sum up, Softwave therapy uses low-intensity, unfocused energy that is delivered by a reflector in parallel waves. These waves help open up the blood vessels in your penis, allowing more blood to flow. At Elite Healthcare Physical Medicine, our team of expert physicians will develop a personalized Softwave therapy plan based on your body and needs. With the right number of treatments, you should be able to achieve and maintain firm erections as you did in your prime.
A Softwave therapy procedure averages 10-15 minutes but may be longer depending on treatment area and diagnosis. A gel is applied to the surface area to be treated. The applicator produces pulses as the clinician moves around the treatment area. During therapy, communication with your provider is necessary to identify treatment areas and monitor progress.
Once treatment is over, you may resume your normal day-to-day activities. In fact, most patients can have Softwave therapy while on their lunch break. You don't have to worry about recovery time, side effects, or any downtime at all.
More than 50% of men will experience erectile dysfunction at some point in their lives. If you're over the age of 30, have been suffering from ED, and don't want to rely on pills or surgery, Softwave therapy may be for you. That's doubly true if you've tried traditional treatments like Viagra and even surgery but didn't get the results you hoped for. Many academic studies about shockwave therapy for ED state that this revolutionary technology is successful where PDE5 inhibitors fail.
In fact, many urologists consider Softwave therapy the most promising ED treatment on the market. The truth is, even if you're not battling ED, men can use Softwave therapy as a preventative way to keep the magic flowing in the bedroom. Some of the key reasons to choose Softwave therapy over less effective, traditional treatments include:
If you're curious why Softwave treatments are so popular for ED, the answer is simple. Prescription drugs like Cialis and others that "treat" ED often come with less-that-savory side effects. At best, these effects are just something patients have to deal with. At worst, they can disrupt your day-to-day schedule and may prevent you from enjoying a healthy life. Sure, some men swear by the "little blue pill," but most guys aren't aware of the hidden risks with drugs like Viagra. The following side effects can be common in both short and long-term circumstances:
If you're suffering through erectile dysfunction, it's crucial to understand why it's happening. The primary reason for ED is a lack of blood flow to the penis, which makes erections difficult to get and keep. Rather than relying on prescription and gas station pills for a quick fix, more men are using softwave ED treatment in Isle of Palms, SC for an all-natural solution minus the side effects. With Softwave therapy, you don't have to live with ED, and you don't have to suffer from scary side effects from popping too many pills.
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Softwave therapy is often a more effective solution for men with ED than similar but less effective treatments using pressure waves. Softwave therapy from Elite Healthcare Physical Medicine uses acoustic pulses or unfocused shockwaves with fast and steep rise times and high positive pressure. Our unfocused wave design makes it possible to spread energy to a larger area, which affects deep and superficial tissue. By targeting a larger area, a more potent biological response is often achieved, initiating your body's natural healing factors.
By comparison, radial pressure waves use acoustic pneumatic pulses with low steeping effects, slow rise times, and large negative pressures. Radial waves are shallower than the shockwaves used in Softwave technology and focus energy and pressure at the surface of the applicator.
Here's a quick breakdown of the differences between softwave therapy for ED in Isle of Palms, SC, and radial pressure waves:
If you're new to the world of Softwave therapy, chances are you've got some lingering questions you need answered. We'll do our best to answer a few of those questions here for your convenience.
Q. Has the FDA approved softwave therapy for ED in cityname, state?
A. Yes - Softwave therapy is FDA 510(k) approved for:
Q. Is softwave therapy painful?
A. Softwave therapy does not require surgery or any invasive form of treatment. With that said, some patients describe minimal discomfort or pain during our softwave treatments. Should this occur, your medical specialist will make necessary adjustments. Usually, patients do not have to endure any pain at all and only experience a pulse or tapping feeling on their skin.
Q. How long is a Softwave treatment session?
A. An individual session only takes five to fifteen minutes. It's typically recommended that patients have treatment once a week for three to five weeks. The length and frequency of your Softwave therapy sessions will be determined after you visit our medical clinic for a comprehensive evaluation.
Q. How long does it take for Softwave therapy to work?
A. Every patient we treat is different, and as such, will have different treatment recommendations. Often, patients notice the results of Softwave therapy after the first session. However, for the longest-lasting effects, most patients need between three and four treatments, with a week of non-treatment after every session.
Q. Can I combine Softwave therapy with other treatments from Elite Healthcare Physical Medicine?
A. It's hard to give a definitive answer to this question since every patient is different. It's important for you to have a full evaluation to determine the scope of your needs and the appropriate therapies. However, Softwave therapy often works very well with other treatments. In fact, other therapies offered at our medical clinic like massage therapy and chiropractic care can make Softwave treatment even more effective.
Remember - our team at Elite Healthcare Physical Medicine is always happy to answer any questions you may have about ED or our ED treatments. Give us a call today - it would be our pleasure to get to know you better!
Unlike some wellness clinics, our experienced providers work together to optimize treatment for men suffering from ED. We always strive to make sexual wellbeing an accessible part of your everyday lifestyle.
That's why, at Elite Healthcare Physical Medicine, our mission is simple: to correct the root cause of your erectile dysfunction by taking a comprehensive, total body approach to healing and treatment. We want to address your ED problem without having to resort to chemical-based medications or unnecessary surgeries. Instead, we focus on all-natural, effective solutions like shockwave therapy for ED in Isle of Palms, SC.
By discovering what's best for each person's individual body and needs, we can help create a healthier future for those in our community through our holistic physical medicine practices. Contact our office to learn more about Softwave therapy and how we can solve the underlying causes of your unique ED situation.
Book AppointmentSun-soaked Florida and other parts of the South appear to have shattered snowfall records in what many are calling a once-in-a-lifetime chance to witness sandy snowscapes on beaches, of all placesATLANTA (AP) — Sun-soaked Florida and other parts of the South appear to have shattered snowfall records in what many are calling a once-in-a-lifetime chance to witness sandy snowscapes on beaches, of all places.So much of the white stuff piled up across the South that snowballs flew on Bourbon Street in New Orleans and childre...
ATLANTA (AP) — Sun-soaked Florida and other parts of the South appear to have shattered snowfall records in what many are calling a once-in-a-lifetime chance to witness sandy snowscapes on beaches, of all places.
So much of the white stuff piled up across the South that snowballs flew on Bourbon Street in New Orleans and children and parents who don’t own sleds used inflatable alligators, laundry baskets and yoga mats to slide down snow-covered Mississippi River levees.
Here’s a look at some of the heaviest snowfall totals around the South:
A whopping 9.8 inches (24.9 centimeters) of snow fell near the small town of Milton, Florida, which would smash the all-time Florida state record for snowfall from 1954, if confirmed.
“It’s an incredible, incredible event,” said Michael Mugrage, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service office in Mobile, Alabama, where many of the highest snowfall totals from the region were reported. “It puts it in perspective how rare this is.”
The snow total near Milton is unofficial for now, and will be reviewed by the state’s climate office.
Milton is just northeast of Pensacola, where 8.9 inches (22.6 centimeters) shattered the city’s previous all-time snow record of 3 inches (7.6 centimeters) set in 1895.
Ten inches (25 centimeters) fell in some places in the New Orleans area, smashing the city’s record of 2.7 inches (6.8 centimeters) from 1963, the National Weather Service reported. There was also an unofficial report of 11.5 inches of snow in Saint Bernard Parish east of the city.
Up to 4 inches (10 centimeters) of snow fell in the Houston area, a community that doesn’t own any snowplows. There was also a preliminary report of 6 inches (15 centimeters) of snow near La Porte, Texas, southeast of Houston.
More than 4 inches (10 centimeters) of snow fell in the Charleston area, where snow closed the airport and the massive Ravenel Bridge. It closed since water freezes on the cables of the bridge, and then large chunks of ice can fall and smash vehicles below the cables, authorities said.
At Mobile Regional Airport, 6.2 inches (15.7 centimeters) was recorded, breaking the city’s one-day snowfall record of 5 inches (12.7 centimeters) from Jan. 24, 1881, the weather service said. There were also several unofficial reports of more than 9 inches (23 centimeters) of snow in Gulf Coast communities outside Mobile.
A preliminary snowfall total of 11 inches (28 centimeters) in the small town of Babbie in southern Alabama was among the highest reported nationwide, the weather service said.
The storm system that brought so much snow also sank thermometers into record-breaking territory across the Deep South. It was so cold Wednesday morning that it was warmer in Anchorage, Alaska than it was in Atlanta, New Orleans, Charlotte, North Carolina, and Jacksonville, Florida, the weather service reported.
In Alabama, a low of 6 degrees (minus 14 Celsius) tied the third-coldest low temperature on record for the city of Mobile, which was set in 1899, the weather service said.
In Louisiana, all-time records for low temperature were set in the cities of New Iberia and Lafayette, forecasters said. Wednesday's low of 2 degrees (minus 17 Celsius) in New Iberia broke a record that stood since 1962. Lafayette's low of 4 degrees (minus 16 Celsius) broke a record that dates back to 1899.
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This story has been updated to reflect that the National Weather Service on Wednesday afternoon updated the snowfall total in Pensacola, Florida to 8.9 inches.
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. —A historic winter storm brought heavy snow to parts of the Carolinas.The biggest impact from the winter storm was along the Gulf and Atlantic Coasts where it does not snow very often.Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking hereAreas including North Myrtle and Myrtle Beach also got hit with snow up to 4.5 inches.WXII 12 News viewer Frank Husfelt shared this ph...
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. —
A historic winter storm brought heavy snow to parts of the Carolinas.
The biggest impact from the winter storm was along the Gulf and Atlantic Coasts where it does not snow very often.
Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here
Areas including North Myrtle and Myrtle Beach also got hit with snow up to 4.5 inches.
WXII 12 News viewer Frank Husfelt shared this photo of the snow in North Myrtle Beach.
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Snow in North Myrtle Beach
He also shared this beautiful ocean view of the snow at North Myrtle Beach.
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Check out these images from the South Carolina Department of Transportation of snow-covered roads in Myrtle Beach.
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This is of US 17 North at 29th Ave in Myrtle Beach.
Here's a look at US 17 North at Palmetto Point.
Here's what roads look like at US 17 BP at Harrelson Blvd.
Check out the snow at the Isle of Palms near Charleston.
WXII 12 News viewer Mike Scott shared these photos of a snow-covered beach.
The Isle of Palms near Charleston received up to two inches of snow.
Another image of the snow in the Isle of Palms beach area.
Sullivan's Island also received two inches of snow and three inches were reported in Charleston, according to the National Weather Service.
Check out more snow totals in South Carolina here.
Beaches in North Carolina also got lots of snow. Check out snow totals here for areas in North Carolina.
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As it prepares to hit another calendar milestone, one of South Carolina's biggest and longest-running real estate investment and development businesses is promoting a veteran executive from within as its next president.John Darby, the longtime leader of The Beach Co., is handing off the title he's held since 1999 to Dan Doyle.The change is effective Jan 1.Doyle called it "a tremendous opportunity."Darby will continue as chief executive officer and chairman of the board of the family-owned Charleston-base...
As it prepares to hit another calendar milestone, one of South Carolina's biggest and longest-running real estate investment and development businesses is promoting a veteran executive from within as its next president.
John Darby, the longtime leader of The Beach Co., is handing off the title he's held since 1999 to Dan Doyle.
The change is effective Jan 1.
Doyle called it "a tremendous opportunity."
Darby will continue as chief executive officer and chairman of the board of the family-owned Charleston-based firm, which marks its 80th anniversary this year.
"This milestone not only celebrates our history but sets the stage for our future," Darby said in a written statement. "With the appointment of Dan ... as president, I am confident that The Beach Co. will continue to grow strategically and remain dedicated to developing places that improve lives and inspire the next generation of communities.”
Doyle has been with the firm since 2004, most recently as senior vice president and chief operating officer.
He becomes the fourth president since The Beach Co. was established — and the first outside the founding family. He follows Darby, Charlie Way and J.C. Long, an attorney who in 1945 paid $120,000 to buy the Isle of Palms and went on to develop it into housing.
Darby said the latest succession has been deliberately planned, just as it was for him. As the founder's grandson and Way's nephew, The Citadel graduate was named president in 1999, nine years after joining the business. He added the CEO title at the start of 2004.
During his tenure, The Beach Co.'s staff has swelled from about 12 employees to more than 700 as the firm built up businesses like its Gulfstream Construction unit and expanded beyond its home state to other up-and-coming real estate markets, such as Savannah, Nashville and Richmond. Its projects and investments are now spread across 27 cities around the Southeast
Darby credited Doyle for helping the firm push its boundaries.
"Part of our strategy was to diversify geographically, and it was hard to do because South Carolina was such a good market. ... And it was really Dan who ... gave us that confidence," he said.
He also said Doyle has become part of the Darby-Way family over the past 20 years.
"He is well-respected and well-liked," Darby said. "He's done a great job. And a lot of our successes, a lot of the progress we made, Dan has been a big part of that. So it was not a hard decision."
The company remains a major real estate player in the Charleston region, where its biggest single undertaking is the 2,000-acre Kiawah River master-planned community and resort on Johns Island.
Another notable deal was The Jasper, a luxury residential and commercial development at the west end of Broad Street and home to the company's headquarters. The 12-story project set off a fierce battle with preservation groups and a costly round of litigation with the city over the height and scale. The firm ultimately prevailed.
Darby acknowledged the development cycle for the company has slowed, partly because of high borrowing costs, but it's showing signs of recovery. The Beach Co. is preparing to break ground on two sizable projects, including a major deal in Wilmington, N.C.
"We were averaging three to four starts a year, and we've had two in three years," Darby said last week. "Now, we're starting to go again. Capital is starting to free up."
As he steps away as president, Darby said he plans to spend "a fair amount of my time at Kiawah River and a couple other things."
"But the day-to-day operations will go to Dan," he added.
The incoming president has a bachelor's degree in architecture and master's degree in business administration from the University of Michigan. He said he's been asked "a hundred times" in recent weeks what he plans to tweak or shake up as he settles into his new role.
"There really aren't ... any pressing items that need to be fixed. .... We've been working on this for quite some time now, so it's really a seamless transition in terms of our our partners, our lenders, and most importantly, our our employees," Doyle said.
He said his main job will be to execute the company's strategic plan, which was updated last year and includes three key priorities.
"We continue working hard, and what does that mean? It's that our managers, our department heads, set great examples for others to follow," he said. "The other is staying focused, really looking at the things that we do best, and focusing our attention on those efforts, versus being distracted and trying to do too many things at one time."
"And finally, really just having fun," Doyle continued. "Our company culture is tremendous, and what we can do to reinforce why someone wants to work for The Beach Co., how we can attract talent and how we keep those valued associates ... is incredibly important to our success."
Contact John McDermott at 843-937-5572.
ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (WCSC) - Communities across the Lowcountry are kicking off the holiday season with festivals and parades, including the Isle of Palms.The Isle of Palms celebrated Saturday afternoon with their Holiday Street Festival.This annual event started with the Sullivan’s Island Elementary School choir spreading Christmas cheer and singing loud for all to hear.Over the last decade, thousands of people have looked forward to this event every year.The city’s recreation supervisor of special eve...
ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (WCSC) - Communities across the Lowcountry are kicking off the holiday season with festivals and parades, including the Isle of Palms.
The Isle of Palms celebrated Saturday afternoon with their Holiday Street Festival.
This annual event started with the Sullivan’s Island Elementary School choir spreading Christmas cheer and singing loud for all to hear.
Over the last decade, thousands of people have looked forward to this event every year.
The city’s recreation supervisor of special events Kelsey Marsh says they had to prepare extensively for all of the fun and games.
“You know, you don’t always think about what it’s going to be like, but being able to be here in the moment and see all the kids having fun, riding all the rides, seeing all the families out here, it’s just really is the best part about my job,” Marsh says.
Mark and Maria Gessey of Mount Pleasant say nothing compares to celebrating the Christmas season along the seaside.
“It’s a sense of community, warmth and that togetherness in the community is just what Christmas is about,” the Gesseys say.
Mark Gessey says they spend time at the beach every month, and December is no different.
“It’s very relaxing,” Gessey says. “There’s a lot of stress at Christmas—all the ‘hubub’ of shopping and all that, to get out to the beach and just relax for a little while, breathe the fresh air, just a peaceful environment it helps restore my sanity."
As Ocean Drive is lined with local vendors, food and other organizations, mom Jennifer Boccelli says this has become a beloved tradition among her daughter’s group of friends.
She says being able to show their kids how to give back is especially important around the holidays.
“That we’re giving back and able to support small businesses and help them thrive, especially after COVID-19,” Boccelli says.
She says the free activities for kids and families ultimately point to the kind of community Isle of Palms is.
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