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By: Our Medical Team | February 16, 2025

Our thoughts, emotions and behaviors have a profound impact on the way we move through the world. Those seeking to balance their mental, emotional and physical health have long embraced the precepts behind mind-body wellness, an approach to wellbeing that honors the interconnectedness between what we think, what we do and how we feel. Functional wellness echoes this mindset, focusing on the body’s ability to function optimally in the physical and emotional realms.

Holistically, functional wellness embraces an array of behaviors, from proper nutrition, exercise and sleep (physical wellness) to strengthening resilience, relationships and mental clarity (mental and emotional wellness). Lifestyle choices play a significant role. Eliminating habits that detract from wellbeing is as important as adopting new practices that promote it. Taking a thoughtful and comprehensive approach to well-being can go a long way in preventing illness, supporting recovery and achieving a high quality of life.

At Southwest Spine & Sports (SWSS), Dr. Michael Wolff is focused on helping his patients achieve optimal health and, for those experiencing painful neck, back or joint pain, returning them to an active lifestyle using innovative, nonsurgical treatments that speed recovery while significantly reducing discomfort related to sports injuries, degenerative conditions and even day-to-day activities.

Introducing EMSCULPT neo®, a Cutting-Edge Functional Wellness Treatment

Building and maintaining a strong, healthy body is intrinsic to functional wellness, protecting against muscle damage and age-related challenges, improving mobility and range of motion, and in the event of injury, accelerating healing and rehabilitation. Traditional cardio, flexibility and weight-bearing practices as well as innovative new techniques such as EMSCULPT neo® can help improve muscle tone, burn fat and protect joints from wear and tear.

EMSCULPT neo® compliments the range of non-surgical treatments offered by SWSS, which include state-of-the-art therapies to eliminate back and joint pain, along with leading-edge regenerative medicine and IV wellness treatments that reduce inflammation, accelerate healing and promote wellness. EMSCULPT neo® is an advanced, FDA-cleared treatment that combines radiofrequency (RF), and high-intensity focused electromagnetic (HIFEM) energy to stimulate neuromuscular tissue and build muscle. HIFEM stimulates intense muscle contractions—approximately 20,000 in a 30-minute session—that are far beyond what can be achieved during regular exercise. EMSCULPT neo® is now cleared for:

• Muscle re-education
• Maintaining or increasing range of motion
• Relaxation of muscle spasms
• Increasing local blood circulation
• And offers on average a 25% increase in muscle mass and 30% reduction in fat

Complemented by regular exercise, a healthy diet and periodic touch-up sessions, EMSCULPT neo® results can last six months or more. The non-invasive treatment generally requires a series of four sessions about one week apart to achieve optimal results. While the treatment involves intense muscle contractions, most people find it tolerable. The treatment can be tailored to one’s personal goals as part of an overall approach to well-being. Here’s what to expect during a typical EMSCULPT neo® session at SWSS:

• Consultation – Dr. Wolff and his team of medical professionals will assess your goals and determine the right approach, which may also be part of a broader personalized treatment plan
• Treatment – The 30-minute session involves intense contractions and gentle warmth on targeted muscle groups
• Post-treatment – With no downtime, patients immediately return to normal activity

Maintaining optimal physical and mental health is central to achieving a high quality of life. At SWSS, our expert team of board-certified physical medicine and rehabilitation providers are dedicated to helping you enjoy an active lifestyle by treating the whole person, not just symptoms, and providing the best care for every patient using non-invasive treatments to eliminate pain and promote functional wellness. Contact SWSS today to schedule a consultation and embark on your personalized treatment plan.

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