Bladder Leakage · Emsella
Leaking When You Laugh, Cough, or Sneeze? You're Not Alone.
Over 25 million Americans experience bladder leakage. It's one of the most common — and most silently endured — health conditions in the country.
Over 25 million Americans experience bladder leakage. It's one of the most common — and most silently endured — health conditions in the country.
Bladder leakage occurs when the pelvic floor muscles — specifically the levator ani muscle group — lose the strength needed to maintain adequate urethral closure pressure. When these muscles can't fully support the urethra and bladder neck, any sudden increase in abdominal pressure (a cough, sneeze, laugh, or jump) forces urine past the weakened sphincter. The causes are varied and cumulative: vaginal childbirth stretches and sometimes tears these muscles and their supporting nerves. Menopause-related estrogen decline causes the pelvic tissue to thin and lose elasticity. Aging naturally reduces muscle mass and neural responsiveness throughout the body. Chronic constipation, obesity, and high-impact exercise can also contribute. More than 25 million Americans experience bladder leakage, yet studies show that people wait an average of 6 to 7 years before seeking treatment — often because they assume it's an inevitable part of aging or that surgery is the only option.
Bladder leakage has a way of shrinking your world without you fully realizing it. You start wearing dark pants — just in case. You scope out bathrooms the moment you arrive anywhere new. You decline the trampoline park invitation. You cross your legs before you sneeze. You carry extra protection in your bag at all times. For many people, bladder leakage transforms from an occasional inconvenience into a constant background concern that influences everything from wardrobe choices to social decisions to exercise habits. And because it's not something most people talk about openly, the experience can feel isolating.
"If any of this sounds familiar, you're not alone — and you don't have to keep adapting your life around it. There's a real, non-invasive solution."
Conservative management of bladder leakage typically includes kegel exercises, bladder training, and lifestyle modifications. While helpful for mild cases, manual kegels are limited by the fact that most people cannot identify or fully engage their pelvic floor muscles voluntarily. Physical therapy with a pelvic floor specialist can improve outcomes but requires ongoing sessions over months. Surgical options (sling procedures, bladder neck suspension) are effective but invasive, requiring anesthesia and recovery time. Emsella offers a breakthrough alternative: HIFEM technology delivers 11,000 supramaximal pelvic floor contractions per 28-minute session — engaging the entire pelvic floor musculature far more completely than voluntary kegels. Clinical studies show 95% patient satisfaction, with many patients reducing or eliminating pad use entirely. The treatment is fully clothed, non-invasive, and requires zero downtime.
From your first consultation to visible results — here's exactly what to expect.
Your consultation is completely confidential. Dr. Bromberg's team will discuss the type and severity of your leakage, your medical history, and your goals. There's no need to feel embarrassed — this is one of the most common conditions we treat, and you're not the first person to sit in that chair with this exact concern.
You sit fully clothed on the Emsella chair for 28 minutes. The device generates powerful electromagnetic pulses that stimulate your pelvic floor muscles, triggering thousands of contractions. You'll feel a strong tingling and contraction sensation — unusual at first, but not painful. Most patients read, scroll their phone, or simply relax during treatment. You stand up and walk out with zero restrictions.
Many patients notice improvement after just 2 to 3 sessions — fewer leaks, less urgency, more confidence. The standard protocol is 6 sessions over 3 weeks. Optimal results continue to develop for several weeks after the final session as the strengthened muscles maintain their new level of function. Maintenance sessions (typically twice a year) help sustain results long-term.
If you answer "yes" to two or more of these questions, you may be a strong candidate for treatment.
Do you leak urine when you cough, sneeze, laugh, or exercise?
Do you wear pads or dark clothing "just in case" of an accident?
Have you stopped doing activities you enjoy — running, jumping, dancing — because of leakage concerns?
Do you know where every bathroom is in every building you visit?
Have you been living with this for months or years without seeking treatment because you assumed it was just part of aging?
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Dr. Bromberg has treated patients with pelvic floor concerns for decades. He understands that bladder leakage is a medical condition — not a normal part of aging, and not something you should have to "just live with." Every Emsella treatment at Bromberg Wellness is medically supervised in a private, dignified clinical setting.
Bromberg Wellness is a division of Bromberg Chiropractic — a Cambridge medical practice trusted since the 1980s. Not a med spa. Not an aesthetician-led clinic. A doctor's office with four decades of clinical standards.
Book Free Consultation →"After six Emsella sessions, I can laugh, sneeze, and exercise without worrying. It genuinely changed my daily life. I wish I had done it sooner."
Stress incontinence, age 58
"Emsella is a life changer. It gave me more confidence, and I don't feel like I have to prepare for an emergency every time I leave the house."
Bladder leakage, age 52
"I had increasing incontinence after prostate treatment, and medication wasn't helping. After Emsella, my muscles are much stronger. I would recommend it to anyone."
Post-prostate incontinence, age 64
* Individual results may vary. Testimonials reflect personal experiences.
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