If physical activity — coughing, sneezing, lifting, laughing, running — causes involuntary leakage, your pelvic floor muscles need more support than willpower can provide.
Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) occurs when physical movement or activity puts pressure on your bladder that exceeds the closing force of your urethral sphincter. The root cause is almost always pelvic floor muscle weakness. During activities like coughing, sneezing, laughing, jumping, or heavy lifting, your abdominal cavity generates a sudden spike in pressure. A healthy pelvic floor reflexively contracts to keep the urethra sealed. When those muscles are weakened — by childbirth (especially vaginal delivery), hormonal changes during menopause, chronic coughing, obesity, or simply aging — they can't generate enough counter-pressure, and urine escapes. Stress incontinence is the most common type of urinary incontinence in women under 60 and frequently begins or worsens during perimenopause. It affects an estimated 1 in 3 women at some point in their lives.
Stress incontinence has a direct line to your freedom of movement. Running becomes risky. Jumping rope or trampoline fitness classes are out of the question. You hold back during a good laugh. You brace yourself before every sneeze. High-impact sports, heavy lifting, and even yoga poses that engage your core can trigger episodes. Over time, many people unconsciously redesign their exercise routines and social activities around their incontinence — avoiding situations where leakage might occur rather than addressing the underlying muscle weakness.
"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."
First-line treatment for stress incontinence is typically pelvic floor muscle training (kegel exercises), often guided by a physical therapist. While effective for mild cases, many patients struggle to perform kegels correctly or consistently enough to see significant improvement. Pessary devices can provide mechanical support but require fitting and maintenance. Surgical sling procedures are highly effective but invasive, with potential complications. Emsella provides a non-surgical, non-invasive alternative that addresses the root cause: pelvic floor muscle weakness. By delivering 11,000 supramaximal contractions per session, Emsella strengthens the entire pelvic floor musculature at an intensity impossible through voluntary exercise. The contractions re-educate the neuromuscular pathways that control urethral closure, restoring the reflexive support that prevents stress-related leakage.
From your first consultation to visible results — here's exactly what to expect.
Your consultation will include a confidential discussion about the activities that trigger your leakage, how long you've been experiencing symptoms, and what treatments you've tried. Dr. Bromberg's team will help you understand the specific type of incontinence you're dealing with and explain how Emsella targets the root cause.
You remain fully clothed and simply sit on the Emsella chair. The 28-minute session delivers thousands of pelvic floor contractions through electromagnetic stimulation. You'll feel a strong contraction sensation in your pelvic floor — like an extremely intense kegel you could never generate on your own. The intensity is adjustable and the treatment is not painful.
Improvement is often noticeable within the first few sessions. Patients report fewer leakage episodes, greater confidence during physical activity, and reduced dependence on pads or protective garments. The full 6-session protocol delivers optimal strengthening. Many patients describe the moment they sneeze without bracing — or return to a favorite exercise — as genuinely life-changing.
If you answer "yes" to two or more of these questions, you may be a strong candidate for treatment.
Do you leak urine during specific physical activities like coughing, sneezing, laughing, or running?
Have you modified your exercise routine to avoid high-impact movements because of leakage?
Do you cross your legs or brace yourself before coughing or sneezing?
Have you tried kegel exercises without seeing meaningful improvement?
Is the fear of leakage preventing you from fully participating in activities you enjoy?
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Dr. Bromberg approaches stress incontinence as the medical condition it is — not an embarrassing secret to manage, but a treatable muscle weakness that responds to the right intervention. His 40+ years of clinical experience ensure that every Emsella treatment is medically supervised with your safety and dignity as the top priorities.
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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