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Struggling with ED/Erectile Dysfunction that won't improve?
We aren't guaranteed much as adults, but if there's one thing we can count on, it's that our bodies change as we get older. For men, that's especially true. One day you're lifting heavy weights and nailing your cardio regimen without having to stretch before or after. And then, in what seems like the blink of an eye, you start to slow down a little. You begin to notice aches and pains in places that weren't there before. You can't just go out for a night on the town, imbibe until your heart is content, and expect to wake up refreshed.
And while headaches and achy joints can be treated with ice and anti-inflammatory medicine, other aspects of aging aren't as easy to treat. You've probably guessed at this point what we're talking about: erectile dysfunction, or ED for short. When brought up to most men, those are two words that cause a guttural reaction of fear and trepidation.
While just about every man fears ED, millions suffer from it - almost 10% of the male population between the ages of 40 and 70. So, if you're beginning to have trouble performing in the heat of the moment, you're definitely not alone. You may be experiencing symptoms like:
Trouble Achieving an Erection
Trouble Maintaining an Erection
Lower Libido
Less Sexual Pleasure
Premature Ejaculation
Inability to Achieve Orgasm
However, at Elite Healthcare Physical Medicine, we understand that stats won't do anything to address the stress and anxiety you're facing in relation to erectile dysfunction. You need a viable solution - a science-backed treatment that doesn't require strange pills or invasive surgeries. As a fully integrated multidisciplinary clinic in Mount Pleasant, we have what you've been searching for: softwave therapy for ED in Isle of Palms, SC.
To fully grasp the benefits of using soft wave therapy for erectile dysfunction, you must first understand what causes ED to begin with. Put simply, erectile dysfunction is the inability to get an erection and keep it throughout sexual intercourse. You should know that it's not uncommon if you have erection trouble. However, if your inability to "get it up" becomes a common occurrence, you may be suffering from ED.
Erectile dysfunction doesn't just affect your penis - it also affects your wellbeing and relationships. It can lower your confidence, cause a large amount of stress that affects your ability to work, and may even cause contention with your partner.
You hear it all the time - as men get older, they often lose the ability to get erect. But why? As men age, the blood vessels in their penis start to fill up with micro-plaques, causing them to deteriorate. When these blood vessels deteriorate, it's more difficult for them to have steady blood flow. And that's the key to ED - having the constant blood flow to get and keep an erection. That's where the science-backed effectiveness of Softwave therapy swoops in to save the day.
Shockwave technology has been around for decades. It has been used at the highest-level research and medical facilities like the Cleveland Clinic and Memorial Sloan Kettering. However, Softwave therapy is a more refined, effective way to treat erectile dysfunction and also advance tissue healing.
Softwave therapy works by using electrohydraulic spark gap technology at its core. Its innovative design features a parabolic reflector applicator that produces very effective, low-intensity shock waves that are unfocused. Elite Healthcare Physical Medicine's Softwave applicator spreads energy to a large area of both superficial and deep tissue, creating a biological response that kickstarts your body's natural healing process.
For men suffering from ED, it is a revolutionary breakthrough treatment that doesn't require harmful surgeries or side effects from pills. In fact, it has been FDA approved for many uses, including improved blood flow, which is often the root cause of erectile dysfunction.
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Unlike some more traditional treatment options, Softwave therapy gets right to the crux of the ED issue. It uses shock wave technology on a cellular level, helping to naturally heal body parts, like the penis. Some of the most common benefits of Softwave therapy include:
Additionally, Softwave treatments don't require much prep, don't have any sketchy side effects, don't require any numbing agents or anesthesia, and result in little-to-no recovery time. Sound too good to be true? Contact Elite Healthcare Physical Medicine today to learn just how effective Softwave therapy is for our patients!
Softwave therapy works by using efficient, effective shock waves that cause biological regeneration processes that heal your body using its own healing factors. It works like this: Softwaves are created via a high-energy electrical discharge in water. The voltage is discharged between the plus and minus tips of an electrode. The spark gap or arching causes an equalization of voltage between the opposing tips of the electrode, which causes a hot plasma bubble. This bubble explodes and distributes in every direction, compresses the surrounding water, and generates a pressure > 10 MPa within nanoseconds.
To sum up, Softwave therapy uses low-intensity, unfocused energy that is delivered by a reflector in parallel waves. These waves help open up the blood vessels in your penis, allowing more blood to flow. At Elite Healthcare Physical Medicine, our team of expert physicians will develop a personalized Softwave therapy plan based on your body and needs. With the right number of treatments, you should be able to achieve and maintain firm erections as you did in your prime.
A Softwave therapy procedure averages 10-15 minutes but may be longer depending on treatment area and diagnosis. A gel is applied to the surface area to be treated. The applicator produces pulses as the clinician moves around the treatment area. During therapy, communication with your provider is necessary to identify treatment areas and monitor progress.
Once treatment is over, you may resume your normal day-to-day activities. In fact, most patients can have Softwave therapy while on their lunch break. You don't have to worry about recovery time, side effects, or any downtime at all.
More than 50% of men will experience erectile dysfunction at some point in their lives. If you're over the age of 30, have been suffering from ED, and don't want to rely on pills or surgery, Softwave therapy may be for you. That's doubly true if you've tried traditional treatments like Viagra and even surgery but didn't get the results you hoped for. Many academic studies about shockwave therapy for ED state that this revolutionary technology is successful where PDE5 inhibitors fail.
In fact, many urologists consider Softwave therapy the most promising ED treatment on the market. The truth is, even if you're not battling ED, men can use Softwave therapy as a preventative way to keep the magic flowing in the bedroom. Some of the key reasons to choose Softwave therapy over less effective, traditional treatments include:
If you're curious why Softwave treatments are so popular for ED, the answer is simple. Prescription drugs like Cialis and others that "treat" ED often come with less-that-savory side effects. At best, these effects are just something patients have to deal with. At worst, they can disrupt your day-to-day schedule and may prevent you from enjoying a healthy life. Sure, some men swear by the "little blue pill," but most guys aren't aware of the hidden risks with drugs like Viagra. The following side effects can be common in both short and long-term circumstances:
If you're suffering through erectile dysfunction, it's crucial to understand why it's happening. The primary reason for ED is a lack of blood flow to the penis, which makes erections difficult to get and keep. Rather than relying on prescription and gas station pills for a quick fix, more men are using softwave ED treatment in Isle of Palms, SC for an all-natural solution minus the side effects. With Softwave therapy, you don't have to live with ED, and you don't have to suffer from scary side effects from popping too many pills.
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Softwave therapy is often a more effective solution for men with ED than similar but less effective treatments using pressure waves. Softwave therapy from Elite Healthcare Physical Medicine uses acoustic pulses or unfocused shockwaves with fast and steep rise times and high positive pressure. Our unfocused wave design makes it possible to spread energy to a larger area, which affects deep and superficial tissue. By targeting a larger area, a more potent biological response is often achieved, initiating your body's natural healing factors.
By comparison, radial pressure waves use acoustic pneumatic pulses with low steeping effects, slow rise times, and large negative pressures. Radial waves are shallower than the shockwaves used in Softwave technology and focus energy and pressure at the surface of the applicator.
Here's a quick breakdown of the differences between softwave therapy for ED in Isle of Palms, SC, and radial pressure waves:
If you're new to the world of Softwave therapy, chances are you've got some lingering questions you need answered. We'll do our best to answer a few of those questions here for your convenience.
Q. Has the FDA approved softwave therapy for ED in cityname, state?
A. Yes - Softwave therapy is FDA 510(k) approved for:
Q. Is softwave therapy painful?
A. Softwave therapy does not require surgery or any invasive form of treatment. With that said, some patients describe minimal discomfort or pain during our softwave treatments. Should this occur, your medical specialist will make necessary adjustments. Usually, patients do not have to endure any pain at all and only experience a pulse or tapping feeling on their skin.
Q. How long is a Softwave treatment session?
A. An individual session only takes five to fifteen minutes. It's typically recommended that patients have treatment once a week for three to five weeks. The length and frequency of your Softwave therapy sessions will be determined after you visit our medical clinic for a comprehensive evaluation.
Q. How long does it take for Softwave therapy to work?
A. Every patient we treat is different, and as such, will have different treatment recommendations. Often, patients notice the results of Softwave therapy after the first session. However, for the longest-lasting effects, most patients need between three and four treatments, with a week of non-treatment after every session.
Q. Can I combine Softwave therapy with other treatments from Elite Healthcare Physical Medicine?
A. It's hard to give a definitive answer to this question since every patient is different. It's important for you to have a full evaluation to determine the scope of your needs and the appropriate therapies. However, Softwave therapy often works very well with other treatments. In fact, other therapies offered at our medical clinic like massage therapy and chiropractic care can make Softwave treatment even more effective.
Remember - our team at Elite Healthcare Physical Medicine is always happy to answer any questions you may have about ED or our ED treatments. Give us a call today - it would be our pleasure to get to know you better!
Unlike some wellness clinics, our experienced providers work together to optimize treatment for men suffering from ED. We always strive to make sexual wellbeing an accessible part of your everyday lifestyle.
That's why, at Elite Healthcare Physical Medicine, our mission is simple: to correct the root cause of your erectile dysfunction by taking a comprehensive, total body approach to healing and treatment. We want to address your ED problem without having to resort to chemical-based medications or unnecessary surgeries. Instead, we focus on all-natural, effective solutions like shockwave therapy for ED in Isle of Palms, SC.
By discovering what's best for each person's individual body and needs, we can help create a healthier future for those in our community through our holistic physical medicine practices. Contact our office to learn more about Softwave therapy and how we can solve the underlying causes of your unique ED situation.
Book AppointmentISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (WCBD) — The ongoing conflict between the South Carolina Dept. of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and a homeowner on the Isle of Palms has now gone to court.After storms in August and December 2023 led to significant beach erosion, Rom Reddy, an oceanfront property owner, took matters into his own hands by building a wall to prot...
ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (WCBD) — The ongoing conflict between the South Carolina Dept. of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and a homeowner on the Isle of Palms has now gone to court.
After storms in August and December 2023 led to significant beach erosion, Rom Reddy, an oceanfront property owner, took matters into his own hands by building a wall to protect his property near Breach Inlet from beach erosion.
However, earlier this month, DHEC officials told News 2 that anything built on critical areas of the coast, like beaches, needs a permit. They added that after investigating Reddy’s wall, they issued Reddy and the contractor cease and desist directives because it was an “unauthorized structure.”
However, DHEC officials said Reddy’s work on the wall continued even after the directives were issued.
Now, attorneys for DHEC have taken the battle to court, filing a temporary restraining order (TRO) and petition for injunctive relief in South Carolina Administrative Law Court.
“Due to the Respondents’ egregious disregard of OCRM’s Notice to Comply and the two Cease and Desist Directives, the Department has no adequate remedy at law other than to seek judicial intervention to compel the Respondents to immediately cease their unauthorized actions in the critical area,” the court filing reads.
This week, Reddy’s lawyers responded to the agency’s court filings requesting that the judge deny the motion for a TRO and petition for injunctive relief.
Reddy’s lawyers argue that his wall is not located in a critical area and that DHEC lacks the subject matter jurisdiction to issue the cease and desist in the first place. “In issuing these directives, Petitioner [DHEC] is unilaterally and unfairly extending its jurisdiction to convert private property into a public beach,” the court filing reads.
They also say that the cease and desist is a moot point because no ongoing work was being done when DHEC filed the TRO. “Petitioner [DHEC] seeks a TRO and injunctive relief to allegedly stop Respondents from ‘continuing to install a hard erosion control structure adjacent'” to the Property. As of the date of this filing, no ongoing work is being done on the Property: therefore, Petitioner’s cease-and-desist directives are moot,” they wrote.
Reddy’s attorneys also filed a countersuit against DHEC and the city of Isle of Palms with several claims, including that they violated Reddy’s constitutional rights. “DHEC has engaged in actions and inactions that have converted Respondents· private property into a public beach without justcompensation in violation of the South Carolina Constitution and the United States Constitution,” they argue.
Reddy’s attorneys also claim that DHEC and Isle of Palms leaders failed to maintain the beach near his property. In the court filing, they write, “DHEC also fails to note that prior to the Idalia storm damage, in June of 2023, Respondents sent various letters and notices of the vulnerability of the Isle of Palms properties due to improper beach renourishment by Isle of Palms and Petitioner [DHEC].”
Reddy’s lawyers also requested the case be moved to circuit court for a jury trial.
News 2 reached out to Reddy for comment about the court filings. In a statement, he said “state jurisdiction over private property is set by the SC General Assembly and last approved in 2018. DHEC, a state agency has illegally taken upon itself the task of claiming jurisdiction property by property based on a single storm. This provides Government unlimited and varying jurisdiction over private land. This is unconstitutional and will not stand”.
When News 2 asked DHEC for comment, an agency spokesperson responded “DHEC doesn’t comment on pending litigation. DHEC’s Petition For Injunctive Relief and Motion for TRO and Preliminary Injunction explain in detail the Department’s position.”
The Chief Administrative Law Judge has set a hearing date on April 18 for DHEC’s motions. Both Reddy and DHEC will present their evidence at this time.
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to include additional information from the city, including the fact that IOP city does not set prices for the new park area.—ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (WCBD) – Construction is underway on a new Isle of Palms waterfront space that will include a pier and other amenities.Chaundra Yudchenko, who serves as the city’s public relations and tourism coordinator, said the Isle of Palms Public Dock Renovation Project will include a new 16-foot-wide pier with swings and b...
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to include additional information from the city, including the fact that IOP city does not set prices for the new park area.
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ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (WCBD) – Construction is underway on a new Isle of Palms waterfront space that will include a pier and other amenities.
Chaundra Yudchenko, who serves as the city’s public relations and tourism coordinator, said the Isle of Palms Public Dock Renovation Project will include a new 16-foot-wide pier with swings and benches.
The project also includes a floating dock with American Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant kayak and stand-up paddleboard launching.
Yudchenko said the public dock is not intended to be used for boat mooring; it will be available to the public for recreational use and passive water activities.
Construction of the public dock is set to begin in March with completion in May.
It’s all part of a 2020 vote by Isle of Palms City Council to improve the island’s marina area.
And while some are excited to have a new area to spend time with their family, others are concerned about potential costs.
“It’ll be nice to have something to bring the grandchildren over to and stuff like that- so, it’ll be nice,” said part-time resident, Dale Johns.
The project is an investment city council member Blair Hahn said was expensive but well worth it.
“The city has gone to great expense to redo the dock and we’re going to have a little green space,” Hahn said.
However, a visit to the park could cost more for non-residents. The plan is to charge visitors for parking and to launch a boat from the public dock. The cost to park is $3.50 per foot of the trailer plus a utility fee per day.
The private marina operators set fees for the new park area – they are not set by the city.
One non-resident who wanted to stay anonymous said many people are upset about this part of the plan. “The city is granting its residents special parking privileges and charging nonresidents exorbitant fees, all while calling this a “public dock.”
Hahn says fees for accessing public parks are nothing new in Charleston.
“It’s no different than Charleston County Park. They charge $20 a car to park on the island so unfortunately, that’s just a reality,” Hahn said.
The nonresident went on to say not everyone will be able to pay the fees.
“The city of Isle of Palms needs to treat residents and nonresidents the same at its “Public park” and charge everyone a fair amount, or allow free parking for everyone,” they said.
The city, according to Yudchenko, has not discussed implementing any feeds for the use of the public dock.
“Marina docks, boat launch fees, and The Outpost marina store are managed by Coastal Marinas, which is a tenant of the city. Fees for boat launching, dockage, and storage are determined by the marina tenant,” said Yudchenko.
Despite the concern, Hahn believes the park will still serve as a popular meeting spot for locals and visitors.
“We are doing everything we can to be resident-friendly and visitor-friendly and to bring people to Isle of Palms, but there’s always a cost to everything you do,” Hahn said.
Additionally, Yudchenko said the city is working with the marina restaurant, Islander 71, on a new parking layout to “increase the number and efficiency of parking spaces available to residents, visitors, and restaurant customers.”
The project is expected to be completed by May of this year.
The Isle of Palms is the latest beachfront area now dealing with an uptick in coyote sightings and attacks. (WCIV)ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (WCIV) — The Isle of Palms is the latest beachfront area now dealing with an uptick in coyote sightings and attacks.As a result, the city is taking action including more signage and setting out traps.John Hendricks likes to take his dog Zoe on early morning walks on the beach at Isle Palms. He's had his share of run-ins with coyotes. The most recent ended with Zoe being attacked....
The Isle of Palms is the latest beachfront area now dealing with an uptick in coyote sightings and attacks. (WCIV)
ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (WCIV) — The Isle of Palms is the latest beachfront area now dealing with an uptick in coyote sightings and attacks.
As a result, the city is taking action including more signage and setting out traps.
John Hendricks likes to take his dog Zoe on early morning walks on the beach at Isle Palms. He's had his share of run-ins with coyotes. The most recent ended with Zoe being attacked.
"She definitely saw them. She chased after them," Hendricks said. "She realized that she got a little too deep. We left, got her stitches, and had to put her on quarantine for 45 days."
Zoe is now recovering, but the coyote attack has left her a little skittish when she heads to the beach.
"I took her down the same path. At first, she's like, 'Oh, right, we're at the beach.' But then, when she realized what path she was on, she's like, 'I'm not going down that path.' We turned around and went back to the car. Today, I took her down a different path and she was a little tentative," said Hendricks
Now this most recent attack has changed Hendricks' mind on trying to co-exist with coyotes.
"Before, I was much more live and let live, and we gotta learn how to get along. But after this event, I'm like, you try to take my life, so now I'm willing to take your life," Hendricks said.
Dr. Marian Shuler Holladay treated Zoe.
"They engage the dog almost in a playful manner, and then when the dog goes over, there seem to be others waiting. All of the animals I've seen attacked – all of the bite marks – seem to be in the hind end and the hind haunches, in the flanks, and in the abdomen," Holladay said.
Even a minor attack can come with a heavy price tag.
"Sometimes they need repairs. Sometimes they need drains put in and sutures to close the lacerations. Sometimes it can be anywhere between $500 to $1,500 or more per incident," Holladay said.
Isle of Palms has increased signage on the beaches and is working with a trapper to set traps. They are also holding a public safety meeting at the Isle of Palms City Hall, next Tuesday from 9-10 AM. Hendricks believes the city is doing what it can to keep the beach safe.
"They're not doing knee-jerk reaction. I think they're gathering data. I think they're doing what's appropriate."
ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (WCBD)- Parking on the Isle of Palms continues to be a contentious topic.Some saying that a parking plan approved by the South Carolina Department of Transportation in 2015 which established resident-only parking zones needs to be revoked.The parking plan that was approved in 2015 eliminated a significant number of free parking.The approval was unpopular among the Charleston Beach Foundation, a group that advocates for more public access to the beaches, when it was first approved.Now, this plan...
ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (WCBD)- Parking on the Isle of Palms continues to be a contentious topic.
Some saying that a parking plan approved by the South Carolina Department of Transportation in 2015 which established resident-only parking zones needs to be revoked.
The parking plan that was approved in 2015 eliminated a significant number of free parking.
The approval was unpopular among the Charleston Beach Foundation, a group that advocates for more public access to the beaches, when it was first approved.
Now, this plan is now receiving renewed pushback.
“For Isle of Palms to eliminate parking in those right of ways is wrong to begin with and probably unconstitutional,” Parking advocate, Michael Barnett said.
Barnett, who started a petition over beach restrictions in the Lowcountry, says this parking issue has come up again after Isle of Palms voted to deny the short-term rental cap.
Barnett said, “The Isle of Palms is allowing short term rentals throughout the island, essentially making the residential only districts, commercial districts.”
Monday morning, Myra Jones with the Charleston Beach Foundation sent the City of Isle of Palms a letter, asking for the plan to be revoked, arguing IOP no longer has legitimate “residential” areas since the resolution to cap short-term rentals on the island failed.
“So, the SCDOT needs to now go back, review the 2015 parking plan, request that the Isle of Palms redo the parking plan, and they need to give back all residential only parking, they need to give back all 3,000 parking spaces that they took in 2015,” Barnett said.
Isle of Palms city council members are fighting back.
Councilman Blair Hahn providing a statement reading, “In response to Myra Jones’ letter to City council dated November 27th, 2023, full council has not had an opportunity to discuss. However, Ms. Jones’ continued attempts to characterize the Isle of Palms as not resident friendly, not tourism friendly, not visitor friendly is nonsensical. Isle of Palms provides 8 times more public beach parking than is required by the SC Beach Front Management Act and more public parking per mile of beach than any other community in South Carolina.
Ms. Jones has previously taken her grievances to the South Carolina Courts and has lost. In my opinion, this is nothing more than another attempt of Ms. Jones to ignore the laws of the State and attempt to force her will on Charleston beach communities.
IOP city council members say they plan to discuss this more in future council meetings.
ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (WCSC) - The Isle of Palms City Council approved an emergency ordinance on erosion control Tuesday evening.The ordinance passed with a 7-2 vote that will allow homeowners to build seawalls or revetments along their personal property lines. This would apply to 100-914 Ocean Boulevard, a 1.3-mile-long stretch of road and Breach Inlet.The council discussed two options. Option one creates a setback where homeowners must build their structure within a selected 35-foot window. The second option leaves it up to the...
ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (WCSC) - The Isle of Palms City Council approved an emergency ordinance on erosion control Tuesday evening.
The ordinance passed with a 7-2 vote that will allow homeowners to build seawalls or revetments along their personal property lines. This would apply to 100-914 Ocean Boulevard, a 1.3-mile-long stretch of road and Breach Inlet.
The council discussed two options. Option one creates a setback where homeowners must build their structure within a selected 35-foot window. The second option leaves it up to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control to decide where they can or cannot be built.
The council voted on option one, with an amendment to where the seawalls can be built. Instead of a 35-foot window, the council changed it to 20-feet.
“Sometimes it’s two readings, sometimes it’s three, but tonight it’s an emergency one,” Isle of Palms Mayor Phillip Pounds says. “It’s been one thing after the other for the last six or seven months so the city has been in an emergency basis. This is kind of the next step.”
Many beachfront properties are still feeling the impacts of Hurricane Idalia, which tore away much of the beach access and caused severe erosion damage. The storm surges and coastal flooding that followed added to the problem.
If the council votes yes on the ordinance, homeowners would be able to build a revetment, which is a sloping structure, or a seawall, a vertical structure, to battle erosion damage. These entities would be the sole responsibility for property owners and must comply with material or construction requirements.
Seawalls would need to be a maximum height of 10 feet and cannot be made visible. The structures cannot be made of recycled concrete or materials and must be designed by engineers who can confirm it would not have a negative impact.
Coastal Conservation League Director of Land, Water and Wildlife Riley Egger called the ordinance a “misstep.” She asked the city to consider alternatives like renourishment instead.
“Restore dune systems that provide for wildlife habitat, protect private property owners and provide for public access,” Egger says. “Seawalls provide a false sense of security.”
Pounds says the Army Corp of Engineers is set to begin a project within the next month that would rebuild the dune back.
“The sandbags and scraping has really just been a band-aid,” Pounds says. “It was really just to get over the hump of this large project that’s coming.”
The ordinance also requires neighbors and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Ocean and Coastal Resource Management be notified before construction begins. The department is currently the only entity that can authorize the changing of critical areas.
The department prohibits the use of heavy machinery, equipment or materials within the critical area for installing a seawall or revetment. Sand must be from an upland source.
If a seawall or revetment is not taken care of properly, the city or its coastal engineer can remove it.
City ordinances allow emergency action for issues believed to affect life, health, safety and property. If the ordinance passes, it will be effective immediately and be active for 60 days.
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