EmsCulptNEO® for Back Pain

By Dr. Tina Chandra

Emsculpt NEO is a nonsurgical body contouring device that combines high-intensity focused electromagnetic (HIFEM) technology with radiofrequency (RF) energy. It strengthens and builds muscles while burning fat at the same time. It can be used to treat the abdomen, buttocks, biceps, triceps, calves the muscles in the back.

How does Emsculpt NEO work?
As mentioned above, Emsculpt NEO uses a combination of RF and HIFEM. The radio frequency is used to heat the muscles and the electromagnetic energy then builds muscles. The heating of the muscles is what causes the reduction of fat in the area being treated. While the HIFEM simultaneously causes thousands of muscle contractions in order to improve strength and muscle tone. Combining these two treatments offers optimal results.

The heating of the muscles from the RF raises the temperature of the muscles by several degrees. It is similar to what one would do in a warm-up activity before exercising, but much faster. This part of the procedure lasts less than 4 minutes. When the temperature of the fat is increased, apoptosis occurs. This means that fat cells are permanently damaged and are removed from the body.

The HIFEM energy contracts the muscle fibers in the area being treated at intensities that are not possible in regular exercise. This stress forces the muscles to adapt and results in increased growth of muscle fibers and cells.

How can Emsculpt NEO help my back?
If you’ve ever had to visit a chiropractor, physical therapist, or orthopedic surgeon for problems with your back, it is likely that somewhere in the conversation your doctor told you that strengthening your core would help with your current back pain as well as help you to avoid future problems. While Emsculpt NEO won’t cure your back problems, it can help to build and strengthen your muscles.

Your core is essentially made of your abdominal muscles. There are four groups of muscles that make up the abdomen: the transversus abdominis, the rectus abdominis, the external obliques, and the internal obliques. The importance of a strong core cannot be overstated when it comes to reducing the risk of injury during any number of activities that call for the use of both the upper and lower body.

Many people have such week abdominal muscles that strengthening the core can feel almost impossible. Exercise in this zone can lead to pain and sore muscles that can be quite uncomfortable for days. For this reason, many people give up and live with recurring back pain.

This is where EMSculpt can help. This groundbreaking technology uses high intensity, focused electromagnetic waves to create supramaximal muscle contractions. The best part is that you can expect no lingering pain after the session. You can strengthen your core without risking further injury and help your spine along the way. EMSculpt will also burn fat while building muscle, so not only will you benefit from the stronger core, but you can also benefit from body contouring and toning as well.1

What can I expect during an Emsculpt NEO session?
During a 30-minute session, an applicator is strapped to the area being treated, in this case, the patient’s back. The sessions do not require the use of anesthetic or sedatives and the patient will typically be lying on their side or back. The technician then slowly increases the RF heat and the HIFEM pulsing depending on the client’s comfort level. Throughout each session and in future sessions, the applicator will get warmer and the pulses will increase in intensity.

These pulses (or waves) cause contractions on the target site which may feel mildly discomforting and strange to the patient but will cause no actual pain. During treatment, the muscles in the target area will have contracted around 200,000 times; a feat that would take thousands of hours in the gym to replicate. This not only strengthens the muscles in the area but also destroys neighboring fat cells as well. The intensity of these contractions can also be fine-tuned to fit the specific needs of each patient.2

Clients will normally have one session a week for four consecutive weeks. Each session lasts 30 minutes and there is no down-time afterwards. The client can return to work or go to dinner immediately following a session.

If you are interested in learning more about Emsculpt NEO from trusted professionals with years of experience, contact Chandra Wellness Center today.

DR. TINA CHANDRA
Dr. Tina Chandra is committed to providing her patients with excellence and quality care with the latest in technological advances. With her exceptional skill and unique training in cosmetic dentistry, neuromuscular (TMJ/TMD) and physiologic dentistry, sleep apnea, snoring and airway management, Dr. Chandra and her team pledge to exceed your expectations in a professional, caring manner with a personal touch.

The Chandra Wellness Center is an excellent addition to her unique qualifications. We are excited to introduce this advanced technology for a Better healthy YOU! Strong and Healthy is the new SEXY!

DR. RAVI CHANDRA
Ravi Chandra, MD, Ocala’s leading vascular surgeon is the only surgeon in Ocala, Florida with outstanding credentials and is quadruple Board certified by the American Board of Endovascular Medicine, American Board of Vascular Medicine, the American Board of Surgery, and the American Board of Phlebology. Dr. Chandra has the extreme honor of being appointed to the Florida Board of Medicine by Governor Ron DeSantis on April 4, 2021.

With over 30 years of experience and serving his patients with above standard and excellence in surgical care, Dr. Ravi Chandra is excited to branch out and offer wellness treatments to help his vascular patients with incontinence problems. He and his team are committed to bringing health and wellness back into your life.

CHANDRA WELLNESS CENTER
StrongAndHealthyOcala.com
352.861.0224

References:
1. How EMSCULPT can help your back pain: Slim Studio bodysculpting,
Slim Studio. Available at: https://slimstudioatlanta.com/blog/
how-emsculpt-can-help-your-back-pain/ .
2. Dr. Nash – EMSCULPT for back pain (2022) drnashcares. Available at:
https://drnashcares.com/emsculpt/