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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 North Charleston, 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 North Charleston, 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 North Charleston, 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 North Charleston, 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 AppointmentDal'mont Gourdine playing at UConn, celebrating after making a play.NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Dal'mont Gourdine is the standard bearer in more ways than one. His family, neighborhood, and high school all should be proud.By the sounds of it, North Charleston-born and raised Gourdine could be the mayor of Storrs, Connecticut, after five years of playing football for the UConn Huskies."The people are very welcoming," he said. "They want to get to know you. Coach Hurley [is] over there across the s...
Dal'mont Gourdine playing at UConn, celebrating after making a play.
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Dal'mont Gourdine is the standard bearer in more ways than one. His family, neighborhood, and high school all should be proud.
By the sounds of it, North Charleston-born and raised Gourdine could be the mayor of Storrs, Connecticut, after five years of playing football for the UConn Huskies.
"The people are very welcoming," he said. "They want to get to know you. Coach Hurley [is] over there across the street. Real cool dude - got to know him. Chopped it up plenty of times. The whole university. I know the president."
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He's made UConn his home. When others "portal'ed" to the next spot, the only chasing he did was opposing quarterbacks.
"My game plan going forward is NFL," he said. "Main goal on top of the main goal since I was a youngin'."
That very well could happen. But with what he's already accomplished – it doesn't much matter.
"Where we come from in North Charleston, not many take that next step and next level to go where the family wants them to go," he said. "We probably had eight graduation tickets, but I had to go back to people and say I have like 20 graduation tickets. I have people coming from North Charleston up here. The university helped me get those tickets for the people, who spent the weekend up here."
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His college career is now over. A foot injury at practice late in the season forced surgery. He won't play in the upcoming Fenway Bowl against UNC. He's every bit a part of getting them there. You bet he'll be in Boston for it.
"Waking up at 4:30 a.m. to go to workouts and train," he said. "I'm happy for this team. The guys, the coaches, the families around this team. When things went left, we got them right during the season."
He's also the last of his kind. The final Garrett Tech Falcon to fly. The final athlete from the now-shuttered high school off of Dorchester Road.
"I think about it all the time," he said. "We always talk about high school, what is your HS doing this Friday? I never join in the conversation because I don't have a high school anymore. Garrett is gone. Last athlete, something I can hold my head on. I'm the last to ever do it at the school. Before they built CCSD, I tried to contact the people to get my name on there that I was the last one to do it."
He may not have to ask for that in Storrs, Connecticut.
CHARLESTON COUNTY , S.C. (WCIV) — North Charleston Holiday POPS kick off the Christmas season with a sparkling performance Saturday. Local artists from across the Lowcountry will take the stage along with special performances by Martin Chalk, Heather Rice, Suzanne Fleming-Atwood, and ...
CHARLESTON COUNTY , S.C. (WCIV) — North Charleston Holiday POPS kick off the Christmas season with a sparkling performance Saturday. Local artists from across the Lowcountry will take the stage along with special performances by Martin Chalk, Heather Rice, Suzanne Fleming-Atwood, and Palmetto City Ballet.
From founding the iconic South Carolina rock band Hootie & the Blowfish to spreading his message of hope and transformation , Jim "Soni" Sonefeld will also join the orchestra as he performs a new release from his own Christmas record “Light of Joy.” The festive EP shares the sounds of the season, the coming of the savior and some of his favorite holiday memories. The two time Grammy award winner describes his single "Light of Joy (Gloria)" which he wrote with Martin Chalk as majestic and emphatic. The two collaborated on the song in Mount Pleasant.
Martin Chalk told News 4 it was a "beautiful idea that Jim started. It's a story of the birth of Jesus and just the angels singing Gloria and the light that Jesus brought to the world." Chalk currently serves as a Worship Pastor at Saint Peter's Church in Mount Pleasant.
Jim Sonefeld attended the University of South Carolina and continues to be an ally for the Lowcountry, employing local filmmakers to capture the performance.
The orchestra will present a variety of holiday favorites including Hanukah Overture (arranged by Adam Shugar), music from The Nutcracker, original songs by Jim "Soni" Sonefeld, Martin Chalk and Heather Rice, and a Christmas singalong.
"I think the sing-alongs will bring the audience in and dancing as well," Sonefeld told News 4. "For us it's about community and getting together with musicians and performers that are local and have a lot to offer in the arts. I think it's just a great idea to gather at this time and start this holiday season off with a boom. "
Chalk echoed Sonefeld, saying, "I would hope that people who come tonight would leave with some brightness in their eyes, little bit of joy and hope, and sort of just almost like, a kickstart to this wonderful time of year."
The holiday celebration embodies the spirit of giving this holiday season. The North Charleston POPs are teaming up with Deans Dogs, founded by Hootie and the Blowfish's Dean Felber, for a donation drive during the show benefiting the Charleston Animal Society. If you donate any amount to Dean's Dogs or the North Charleston POP's you will be entered to win a backstage tour and meet and greet with the Hottie and the Blowfish musicians.
Tickets are still available online and at the box office. Doors open at 6:30 P.M. The Show begins at 7:30 P.M.
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NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Charleston County Council discussed the Better Northbridge project in their committee meeting Thursday.The project intends to build a standalone pedestrian and bike bridge, making it safer for those crossing between North Charleston and West Ashley. County staff members requested approval for Better Northbridge, so they can send a RAISE grant to the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT).“Right al...
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Charleston County Council discussed the Better Northbridge project in their committee meeting Thursday.
The project intends to build a standalone pedestrian and bike bridge, making it safer for those crossing between North Charleston and West Ashley. County staff members requested approval for Better Northbridge, so they can send a RAISE grant to the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT).
“Right alongside the existing Cosgrove bridge that would connect West Ashley and North Charleston communities together,” Alex Owsiak, manager of Charleston County public works capital programs, said. “There have been quite a few accidents and injuries, and fatalities along the bridge – with generally bicyclists and pedestrians. So we’re looking to provide that safe avenue for those folks to get across and connect those two communities together.”
Charleston Moves, a transportation advocacy group, has been working with the county’s staff on this project. Katie Zimmerman, executive director, said not many changes would need to be done on the application itself, since they have already done the groundwork.
“If the county were to try again, I think a- it would be an easy lift because we already have a really strong application that we can build on,” Zimmerman said. “But also, really making sure we get that political support I think would put it over the top.”
This will be the fourth time the county has sent in this application. However officials said in 2023, the USDOT’s federal review team gave this project high marks, indicating it has a good chance this time.
“In fact, we were told we did not receive funding just because there were so many applications, and they ran out before they were able to get to us,” Owsiak said. “So, we’ve already been pre-approved this time around. It’s just a matter of getting that council approval for the application. So, I think we have a really good chance of getting funding this time around.”
Leaders said that the Ashley River crossing project, a similar Charleston County proposal, received federal funding from this grant. It had been applied for three times and was accepted.
Whichever way the council goes, both parties said they are prepared to keep this project a priority in the county.
“We still want to do things that are going to keep the project moving forward. Whether that’s getting the money to finalize the design or start working on permitting. You know taking little chunks and moving it forward. We don’t want it to sit and languish,” said Zimmerman.
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