Frequent Bathroom Runs to Sciatica Relief: How Treatment Changed Everything

When Teresa first heard about the Emsella chair, she wasn't thinking about anything beyond her bladder. She was exhausted. Between the constant urgency, the nighttime interruptions, and the leaking that came with every sneeze or cough, she was ready to try something different.

Teresa's symptoms were affecting nearly every part of her day. The need to use the restroom came frequently and urgently, sometimes with little warning. Nights were especially difficult, with her waking up as many as five times before morning. And the leaking, while manageable in some situations, was embarrassing in others.

"I felt like I had to go to the bathroom all the time and couldn't go very long in between trips. Nights were especially frustrating. I was waking up as many as five times to use the bathroom. I also dealt with leaking when I sneezed or coughed, which was embarrassing and inconvenient."

Noticing Real Measurable Change

She approached her first Emsella session with some uncertainty. She wasn't sure what to expect from a device she would simply sit on, fully clothed. The sensation was new, but it was never unpleasant.

"The first time I used the Emsella chair, I wasn't quite sure what to expect. It was a little surprising at first as the machine got going, but I wouldn't call it uncomfortable at all. Once I got used to the sensation, there was no discomfort."

After a few sessions, Teresa began to notice real, measurable change. The nights improved. The urgency softened. The leaking that had seemed inevitable became occasional rather than constant.

"I'm getting through the night much better and not waking up as often. I still go to the bathroom frequently, but the urgency isn't as intense. The leaking has improved a lot too. It used to happen almost every time I sneezed or coughed, and now it's only occasional, usually if I really have to go and can't get there right away."

An Unexpected Turn of Events

But Teresa's story took an unexpected turn during one of her follow-up visits at Avara Medical. While talking with her provider, she mentioned something she had been dealing with separately: debilitating sciatica pain that had been limiting her mobility for some time. Getting out of the car after a long drive was agonizing. Climbing stairs required holding the railing. Sharp, intense pain followed her through the day. She had been stretching and relying on ibuprofen and Excedrin, but the relief was never enough.

Her care team suggested trying Emsculpt NEO, a device that uses HIFEM technology combined with radiofrequency energy to stimulate deep muscle contractions and promote healing. Having already experienced the Emsella, Teresa felt confident going in. The Emsculpt NEO session felt entirely different from anything she had tried before.

"This treatment actually felt really good. Almost like it was working the muscles out, similar to a deep massage."

The results were striking. After just one Emsculpt NEO treatment, Teresa noticed a dramatic shift in how her body felt and moved. Stairs that had been painful were suddenly manageable. Movement that had been limited was fluid again. Even a four-hour drive, which would previously have left her limping, produced only stiffness rather than the sharp, intense pain she had come to expect.

"After just one treatment, I felt almost cured. I was able to move so much easier, go up and down stairs without holding onto the railing, and just function normally again. Even after driving four hours, which normally would have made my pain much worse, I noticed that it felt more like stiffness rather than that sharp, intense pain I was used to."

Finding Relief

The improvement held for several weeks. When Teresa began to feel it returning, her response was simple: she wanted to come back.

"Both treatments have made a big difference for me. The pelvic floor issues were frustrating, but the sciatica was truly debilitating at times. It affected how I walked, slept, and moved throughout the day. Having relief from that has been huge. Overall, I'm really glad I did both. It's made a noticeable improvement in my quality of life."

Teresa came to Avara Medical to solve one problem. She left with two solved. If you are dealing with bladder control challenges, pelvic floor weakness, or musculoskeletal pain that has not responded to conventional approaches, Emsella and Emsculpt NEO may be worth exploring. Both treatments are non-invasive, require no downtime, and are available now at Avara Medical in Provo, UT.

If you have had a similar experience as Teresa or you are new to Emsella and Emsculpt NEO, you can read more about Emsella and it's benefits by visiting our Emsella education page.

Or call us at (801) 999-8356 or schedule a consultation online to learn more.