Emsella® aftercare & long-term pelvic floor health

Your Pelvic Floor Journey Doesn't End with Emsella®

Congratulations on investing in your pelvic floor health.

Emsella treatments help strengthen and re-educate the pelvic floor muscles, but long-term success comes from supporting your body with healthy daily habits. Think of Emsella® as the catalyst for change, while your lifestyle choices help maintain and maximise your results.

Pelvic floor health is about much more than doing Kegel exercises. It involves your posture, breathing, hydration, movement patterns, hormone health, bladder habits, and overall wellbeing.

Supporting Your Results

Stay consistent with healthy habits

Your pelvic floor works as part of a larger team including your core muscles, diaphragm, hips, and lower back. Maintaining strength and coordination across these areas can help support the improvements achieved through your Emsella treatments. 

We encourage you to:

  • Continue any prescribed pelvic floor exercises

  • Stay active with regular movement

  • Maintain good posture where possible

  • Practise diaphragmatic (belly) breathing

  • Follow advice from your healthcare providers

Hydration matters

Many people assume drinking less water will reduce bladder leaks. In reality, dehydration can irritate the bladder and may worsen urgency, frequency, and discomfort. 

For optimal bladder health:

  • Sip water regularly throughout the day

  • Avoid drinking large quantities at once

  • Monitor your hydration levels, particularly during warmer months

  • Speak with your healthcare professional if you have specific fluid restrictions

Be aware of bladder irritants

Certain foods and drinks may increase bladder irritation and contribute to urinary urgency or leakage in some individuals.

  • Common bladder irritants include:

  • Coffee and caffeine-containing drinks.

  • Energy drinks

  • Alcohol

  • Carbonated beverages

  • Citrus fruits and acidic foodsHighly spiced foods

  • Artificial sweeteners

  • Excess sugar

  • Chocolate

You don't necessarily need to eliminate these entirely, but being aware of how they affect your symptoms can be beneficial.

Breathing and pelvic floor function

Your diaphragm and pelvic floor work together every time you breathe. Deep, relaxed breathing encourages the pelvic floor to move naturally, helping maintain healthy muscle function and reducing unnecessary tension. 

Try to incorporate:

  • Slow belly breathing

  • Relaxation exercises

  • Stress management techniques

  • Regular movement breaks throughout the day

Stress can sometimes contribute to unconscious muscle tension, including within the pelvic floor.

Looking after your core, hips and back

The pelvic floor forms part of your body's core support system. Weakness or dysfunction in surrounding muscles can influence pelvic floor function and overall comfort. 

Ongoing attention to:

  • Core strength

  • Hip mobility

  • Hip strength

  • Lower back health

  • Postural alignment

can help support long-term pelvic stability and function.

Foot alignment can influence pelvic health

Your feet provide the foundation for the rest of your body. Changes in foot mechanics, arch height, or walking patterns can affect lower limb alignment and pelvic positioning. Over time, this may place additional strain on muscles throughout the kinetic chain, including the pelvic floor. 

If you experience ongoing foot, knee, hip, or postural issues, consider seeking professional advice.

Menopause, bowel health and the pelvic floor

Hormonal changes during menopause can impact pelvic floor strength and bladder control. Additionally, constipation can place extra pressure on the pelvic floor and may contribute to symptoms. 

To support your pelvic floor:

  • Stay well hydrated

  • Eat adequate fibre

  • Remain physically active

  • Manage constipation early

  • Seek guidance if symptoms persist

A team approach works best

Pelvic floor health is rarely about one muscle or one treatment. The best outcomes often come from a holistic approach involving a range of health professionals. 

Depending on your individual needs, additional support may include:

  • Pelvic floor physiotherapists

  • Women's health practitioners

  • General practitioners

  • Urologists

  • Osteopaths

  • Chiropractors

  • Nutrition professionals

  • Your own support network of family and friends

When should I consider a maintenance session?

Many clients choose periodic maintenance treatments to help support their results over time. If you notice a return of symptoms such as urgency, frequency, leakage, or reduced pelvic floor awareness, please contact our team to discuss whether a maintenance session may be appropriate.

Keep learning, and keep Improving

Your Emsella® treatments are just one part of your pelvic health journey. For more information, helpful tips, stretches, and lifestyle strategies that can help you maintain your results, download our Pelvic Floor Health Guide.

We're here to support you

Your Emsella® treatment is an important step towards better pelvic floor health, but lasting results come from consistency, awareness, and ongoing self-care.

If you have any questions about your progress, symptoms, or maintenance plan, please reach out to our team. We're here to help you get the most from your investment in your health and wellbeing.

Need support? Contact Better Body Studio today.