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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 Pawley's Island, 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 Pawley's Island, 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 Pawley's Island, 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 Pawley's Island, 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 AppointmentPAWLEYS ISLAND — Aldi will be opening its first store on the Waccamaw Neck this year, according to a company spokesperson.The discount grocery store is planned for a 4.8-acre site at the corner of Petigru Drive and U.S. Highway 17. It will sit adjacent to Pawleys Island Plaza, home to retailers such as Publix, Petco, T.J. Maxx and Rack Room Shoes.“We are excited to share that our first store in Pawleys Island, SC is expected to open this fall,” a spokesperson said in an email....
PAWLEYS ISLAND — Aldi will be opening its first store on the Waccamaw Neck this year, according to a company spokesperson.
The discount grocery store is planned for a 4.8-acre site at the corner of Petigru Drive and U.S. Highway 17. It will sit adjacent to Pawleys Island Plaza, home to retailers such as Publix, Petco, T.J. Maxx and Rack Room Shoes.
“We are excited to share that our first store in Pawleys Island, SC is expected to open this fall,” a spokesperson said in an email.
Aldi is an international, Germany-owned chain known for stocking products mostly under its own label, as well as fresh meats and produce. It doesn’t provide free shopping bags and requires a refundable quarter deposit to use shopping carts, according to its website.
There are 52 Aldi stores in the state, including locations in Conway, North Myrtle Beach and the Surfside Beach area.
On Feb. 7, the company announced a plan to open more than 225 new stores across the country as part of its five-year national growth strategy.
Aldi acquired Southeastern Grocers, the parent company of Winn-Dixie and Harveys, last year in an effort to expand its presence in the Southeast. In total, ALDI will convert approximately 220 Southeastern Grocers locations to the ALDI format through 2027, according to its website.
The company also plans to grow its footprint in the Northeast and Midwest regions and add stores in the West.
When plans for the store were announced last year, some residents expressed concerns about new development on the Waccamaw Neck. Those frustrations have continued, with several Facebook users voicing their disapproval online.
County Councilman Bob Anderson has said he would rather see a grocery store built on the land than high-density development.
“You’ve always got people that have concerns,” Anderson said early last year. “It doesn’t matter what it is. You just have to weigh those out.”
Aldi will share more details about the new store as they become available over the next few months.
Grab your sun hat and bucket—we're going shelling!Seashells are wonders of nature that you can hold in the palm of your hand—if you can find one. Luckily, the South has plenty of beaches for picking up those brilliantly colored creations. To improve your chances of finding those delicate coquinas, cockles, conchs, sand dollars, ...
Grab your sun hat and bucket—we're going shelling!
Seashells are wonders of nature that you can hold in the palm of your hand—if you can find one. Luckily, the South has plenty of beaches for picking up those brilliantly colored creations. To improve your chances of finding those delicate coquinas, cockles, conchs, sand dollars, and those rare scotch bonnets, hit the beach at low tide when there is more shoreline for walking, or go in the morning. Like any early bird can tell you, if you want to find the best shells, go early in the day before other beach combers are up.
If you're in the mood for a good deed, while you're out looking for shells, bring a plastic grocery bag. That way you can pick up some trash along with your treasures, and make the beach a little nicer for the next collector. Here are some of the South's best beaches for shell seekers.
The beautiful, undeveloped beaches of Pawley's Island are an idyllic spot to hunt for jingle shells, lettered olives, or perfectly striped banded tulip shells. (If you're interested in the inhabitants of those shells, the nature center at Huntington Beach State Park can fill you in.) For even more shell-finding opportunities, head to the nearby 312-acre Myrtle Beach State Park that lines the Grand Strand coast. At Myrtle Beach, with almost 60 miles of unbroken shoreline, you can wander for miles and miles to search for—and almost certainly find!—plenty of keepers.
Georgia's largest barrier island is one of the best places to rent bikes, walk the beach, and find sand dollars, olive shells, calico scallops, and sharks' teeth. The park does ask that you make sure the seashells are unoccupied before bringing them home, though. Removing live organisms and specimens from Georgia beaches—and elsewhere—is a big no-no.
Just a ferry ride from Hatteras sits the wild expanse of Ocracoke Island, a shell-seekers paradise where you'll find giant cowries and tiny coquinas hiding in the pristine white sand. If you want the beach—and the shells—to yourself, consider a trip in the off-season when there are fewer vacationers.
Bird lovers have long known about the delights of Dauphin Island, since it is a designated bird sanctuary. We think shell lovers should get to know this charming beach too. The best time to go shell hunting is after a storm, when the island's white sugary sand is likely to be littered with gorgeous specimens. Just make sure to stay off the protected dunes and check all shells to make sure you don't accidentally take a hermit crab home with you.
The secluded beaches of the Creole Nature Trail are a fantastic spot to find natural treasures. According to the trail's helpful shell-hunting guide, you might spot whelks, skate egg cases, lightning whelks, angel wings, periwinkles, cat's eyes, and other gems that the tidal flows deposit on the secluded Gulf beaches. Holly Beach, a part of the Creole Nature Trail, is an undeveloped stretch of beach where you can find a variety of pretty things buried in the white sand or newly washed ashore. The white sands and clear waters make it an opportune place to hunt for seashells, as well as brilliant sea glass, which appear in blues, greens, pinks, and pearly whites.
In Texas, the Padre Island National Seashore stretches for 70 miles along the Gulf Coast, making it the longest stretch of undeveloped barrier island in the world. That means Lone Star State residents have plenty of prime shell-hunting territory, particularly on Little Shell and Big Shell beaches, where cockles, quahogs, and coquinas can be found. Big Shell Beach is a popular spot, brimming with beautiful, smooth specimens. This smattering of shells is believed to be the result of a convergence of ocean currents washing up millions of the tiny treasures in various forms, sizes, and hues. The currents even polish the shells, leaving them smooth and spotless.
The pickings have to be good to earn a name like Shell Island. And this beach, which is part of St. Andrews State Park, does not disappoint. Nature lovers might also spy shorebirds, sea turtles, and even dolphins. Only accessible by the Shell Island Shuttle, PCB Shell Island Express Ferry, or private boat rentals, Shell Island is undeveloped, which means it doesn't have any public facilities, including restrooms or concessions, so bring what you need and don't leave a trace.
It's nearly impossible to walk on Sanibel Island's beaches without stepping on a shell. You can recognize fellow collectors by their "Sanibel stoop" as they bend over to collect cockles, whelks, and moon snails. If you want to expand your search, cross the bridge to Captiva Island for more shell seeking. When you need a break from the sun, head to the Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum to check out interesting shells found by others.
The Ten Thousand Islands are a group of mangrove islands off the Florida coast, just south of Marco Island, and they are notable for their diverse collection of shells. The islands are dedicated to beach combing and shelling. As a result, ordinary beachgoers who like playing in the sand and surf, as well as other beach activities, rarely damage the shells or get in the way of collectors. When you visit The Ten Thousand Islands, you can expect to walk away with plenty of stunning, unbroken shells. However, navigating these islands on your own is not easy. So, taking advantage of one of their shelling tours is the best and safest way to experience the treasures they hold. These islands happen to be among the best places to look for speckled Junonia shells, which are extremely rare and valuable. Beyond that, sand dollars, conch shells, murex shells, worm-snail shells, Florida spiny jewel boxes, and lightning whelk shells are just a few of the varieties found there.
Marco Island is a shell-hunter's paradise, but Tigertail Beach is the most well-known spot. Fighting conch shells, calico scallops, starfish, horse conch shells, moon snail shells, and lightning whelk shells are just a few types that are often found in this popular west coast destination. From Tigertail Beach, walk over to Sand Dollar Spit, an area named for its abundance of sand dollars. Take a kayak or boat tour to explore more of the island's natural beauty.
North Carolina's northernmost beach, Carova Beach is ideal for shelling because it has a shallow, sloping shoreline, allowing more fragile seashells to wash up on the shore without breaking or chipping. If you're looking for a peaceful, private spot, you'll find it here. The beach is also only accessible by a vehicle with 4WD, which means fewer people hunt for shells on its shores, especially in the off-season.
Frisco Beach stands out because it is a south-facing beach and has warmer waters than the Outer Banks' east-facing beaches. There are even periods during the year (usually from late fall through early spring) when you can watch an oceanfront sunrise there. The waves are softer here, which means that more shells wash ashore intact—making it an ideal spot for treasure-seekers.
There are more than 700 species of seashells in coastal South Carolina waters and many of them can be found on Folly Beach. Angel wings, whelks, slipper shells, arks, pen shells, cockles, jingles, coquinas, augers, and olive shells are among the most common found in local waters and on the beach. But what makes Folly Beach really special is the abundance of fossils, urchins, sand dollars, and starfish. In addition to hunting for shells, you can also search for an array of fossilized shark teeth and fish vertebrae. Don't miss the "wishing tree," which is covered in an array of shells dangling from its branches, like a magical, beachy Christmas.
The crashing waves leave behind lots of seashells on Rutherford Beach, and the best time to collect them is early in the morning, especially after a big storm. This is a family-friendly beach that also permits pets, and has plenty of sand to play in and waves to ride. Groups even camp right next to the water. (Ask local Louisianians about the best fishing and crabbing spots.)
In addition to shelling opportunities, Jekyll Island is ideal for bird and dolphin watching from its wildlife viewing tower. On the shores of St. Andrews Beach, you will be able to find both unique shells and smooth, colorful sea glass. Coquina shells, moon snails, sand dollars, wentletraps, and even shark teeth are among the artifacts that are commonly found there. Bring a bike; the island also has beautiful trails for cruising.
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