The Kegel Chair @Chill!
Kegel Chair Treatment is a non-surgical treatment that can strengthen pelvic floor muscles in both men and women. For both men and women, weak pelvic floor muscles can lead to:
- incontinence
- sexual dysfunction
- frequent UTIs
- urinary urgency
- pelvic pain or pressure
- lower back pain
Let’s start with the basics: What are pelvic floor muscles?
Pelvic floor muscles are the layer of muscles that support the pelvic organs and span the bottom of the pelvis. For women, the pelvic floor muscles also support the uterus. Strong pelvic floor muscles give you control over organs like bladder, bowel and sexual organs. Weakened pelvic floor muscles mean your internal organs are not fully supported so they may not function correctly.
What can cause weakened pelvic floor muscles?
- pregnancy & childbirth
- pelvic surgery such as C-section, hysterectomy, prostate or bladder surgery etc.
- obesity or weight gain
- chronic constipation
- sedentary lifestyle: sitting decreases the activity of transverse abdominal muscles which work with pelvic floor muscles to support the pelvic region.
- menopause or andropause
What is the Kegel Chair Treatment?
The Kegel Chair is a non-surgical, non-invasive treatment to strengthen weakened pelvic floor muscles. Chill Kegels is a great option for men and women with incontinence, sexual dysfunction or even lower back pain. Kegel Chair can also strengthen your core so you feel more supported and stable.
You sit, fully clothed, on the Kegel Chair and the chair emits high intensity focused electromagnetic (HIFEM) waves to create supramaximal contractions within the pelvic floor muscles over a 30 minute session.
These contractions re-educate the pelvic floor muscles, strengthening them and making them more responsive.
How long do Kegel Chair treatments last & how often should I get treatment?
A typical treatment takes about 30 minutes and you will need about 6 sessions, scheduled twice a week.
What does a Kegel Chair treatment feel like?
You will experience tingling and pelvic floor muscle contractions during the procedure. You may resume daily activities immediately after the treatment.
How Fast will I see Results from Chill Kegel treatment?
Some clients observe improvement after a single session while for others it may take a few sessions to experience results. Results will typically continue to improve over the next few weeks of treatment.
How long will Kegel Chair Results Last?
The gains in pelvic floor muscle strength from the Kegel Chair will diminish over time. Depending on your age, general health & initial severity of weakened pelvic floor the benefits can last anywhere from 4 to 12 months. After an initial treatment course of 6 sessions, many clients will continue with maintenance treatments to retain their strengthened pelvic floor muscles.
Why is Kegel Chair Treatment Better Than Regular Kegels?
Kegel Chair treatment is superior to regular Kegels because it delivers supramaximal contractions by the thousands during a 30 minute session. Thirty minutes on the Kegel Chair chair is equivalent to doing over 10,000 Kegels!
Most people do not take the time to do Kegels; Kegel Chair is a great option because it is a very concentrated Kegel workout that is passive for the client.
What to Expect During the Kegel Chair Treatment:
During the Kegel Chair treatment you will be completely clothed yet, we recommended loosely fitted clothing to help achieve the best positioning during treatment. When the treatment starts you will feel slight tingling and vibrations in your pelvic floor muscles that will then turn into full contractions. This will be completely comfortable and tolerable. If not, please let your healthcare provider know and they will adjust accordingly. Take this 30-minute session to relax, read a magazine, or watch television. You will be able to return to normal activities after the treatment.
How do I sit in the Kegel Chair chair for maximum results?
- Sit comfortably at the center of the chair.
- To achieve the correct treatment position height of the chair can be set. Your health care provider will help you with this.
- Your feet should be flat on the floor, shoulder-width apart (which varies from patient to patient).
- Place your knees just above your feet at a 90-degree angle with slight outward rotation.
- Angle your pelvic area closest to the center of the chair, you may have to tilt forward or backward to get the right angle.
- Keep your spine straight and relax your hands on your thighs.
- The first minute of therapy is there to help you gauge positioning. The tapping should be over the perineum (see figure below). Either adjust forward, back or towards either side to find the target area.
Who is NOT a Candidate for Kegel Chair:
- pregnant women
- anyone with a heart condition
- anyone with a metal implant near the treatment area
- anyone with tumors or active cancer
In this section we will address specific female issues that Kegel Chair can help alleviate.
Many women experience weakened pelvic floor muscles after pregnancy and childbirth. Menopause, extra weight and long-term sitting can also contribute to weakened pelvic floor muscles. Kegel Chair can help address these problems for women related to weakened pelvic floor muscles:
- urinary incontinence
- painful sex
- vaginal dryness
- vaginal laxity or uterine prolapse after childbirth
- inability to orgasm
- reduced sexual sensation
- heaviness in pelvic region, bloating
Kegel Chair has many benefits for women.
- supramaximal contractions can strengthen the pelvic floor muscles leading to a reduction in urinary incontinence
- supramaximal contractions can tighten the vagina which may have become lax due to childbirth, menopause or other causes.
- Kegel Chair improves blood circulation to the pelvic floor and vagina which improves vaginal lubrication, arousal and sensation.
- most female clients report easier & stronger orgasms!
Kegel Chair treatment is quick and discreet.
- 30 minute treatments
- fully clothed
- no downtime, return to your regular routine immediately after treatment!
Contraindications:
- pregnancy: pregnant women cannot receive Chill Kegels treatment
- during menstruation it is not recommended to receive Chill Kegels treatment
“I signed up for Kegel Chair treatment because I ride horses, and I could not ride without wearing a pad, which was soaked by the time I was finished with the ride. I also could not sit through an entire movie. After 4 Kegel Chair treatments I can ride without any urine loss and I can make it through a movie without getting up to visit the bathroom. And I want to say….the sex is amazing. Orgasms are much stronger- like they used to be when I was younger!”
- JO
In this section we will address specific male issues that Kegel Chair can help alleviate.
The pelvic floor muscles form the lower portion of the pelvis and support the bladder, rectum, and prostate. When these muscles become weakened, it can lead to these issues in men:
- erectile dysfunction & premature ejaculation
- venous insufficiency
- loss of sexual sensitivity
- overactive bladder
- incontinence (both kinds)
- excessive gas & bloating
- post-surgical recovery (prostate, bladder or any pelvic surgery)
Kegel Chair uses focused electromagnetic technology (HIFEM) to stimulate contractions in the entire pelvic floor and can relieve these issues by doing the following:
- strengthening the ischiocavernosus and bulbocavernosus muscles in the pelvic area that surround the penis and are active during an erection.
- improving blood circulation within the pelvic floor muscles and perineum.
- strengthening the bulbocavernosus muscle of the pelvic floor which allows for compression of the deep dorsal vein of the penis to prevent the outflow of blood from an enlarged penis (venous insufficiency)
Benefits of Kegel Chair Treatment:
- stronger, harder erections
- relief from urinary urgency & incontinence
- better orgasms
- longer sexual stamina
- relief from lower back pain
- restored confidence & quality of life!
What does the research say?
Due to the fact that the pelvic floor muscles play a role in sexual activity, the British Journal of internal medicine published a study in 2005 suggesting pelvic floor physical therapy as a first line agent in treating erectile dysfunction.
Contraindications for male Kegel Chair treatment:
Men with a pacemaker or those diagnosed with terminal illness such as cancer, should not have Kegel Chair treatment.
Kegel Chair for Erectile Dysfunction
If you are tired of struggling with incontinence and Erectile Dysfunction, then its time to give Kegel Chair a try. It’s so easy you can do it during your lunch break! Kegel Chair may be able to significantly improve your life, all without surgery or medications.