Don’t let accidental stool leaks define your life.
At Incontinence Direct, we offer a modern, non-surgical solution using EMS chair therapy that helps restore bowel control, improve pelvic floor strength, and reduce episodes of stool incontinence — all with minimal risk and downtime.
Stool incontinence Cambridge is the inability to control your bowels or the involuntary loss of stool.
It could appear as:
Causes may include weak pelvic floor muscles, sphincter damage (e.g. childbirth injury), nerve dysfunction, advanced age, or comorbid health conditions. Stool incontinence can affect quality of life, cause embarrassment, and lead to social isolation.
Our expert team offers personalised treatment for patients with bowel incontinence or fecal incontinence — both the causes of fecal incontinence and symptoms of bowel incontinence via evidence-based treatments including sacral nerve stimulation (mild electrical pulses that improve problems with control of bowel movements as well as help them interfere less with your daily life); lifestyle changes to address diet and/or other underlying health issues, such as irritable bowel syndrome; mental health; and individual needs.
Our EMS chair therapy delivers high-intensity electromagnetic energy through a specialised seat to stimulate neuromuscular contractions in the anal sphincter muscle — triggering hundreds to thousands of muscle contractions per session. Over time, this helps restore strength, tone, and coordination in the muscles that support bowel continence.
Key Advantages
Consultation & Assessment
We review your bowel symptom history, perform pelvic/anal floor evaluation, and identify your type of incontinence.
Personalised Protocol
Your clinician tailors the number of sessions (commonly 6–8), spacing, and intensity based on your condition.
EMS Chair Sessions
Comfortable 25–30 minute sessions seated on the EMS device. You may feel muscle contractions and tingling.
Monitoring & Follow-Up
We track your symptom diary (leakage episodes, urgency severity, quality of life) and adjust treatment as needed.
Maintenance & Ongoing Care
For many patients, periodic “top-up” sessions and continued pelvic floor exercises help maintain long-term gains.
EMS treatment is ideal for individuals with:
Note: Those with significant structural damage, necrosis, or certain neural conditions may require specialist referral.
Q: What does EMS treatment feel like?
A: You’ll sense rhythmic muscle contractions and tingling in the pelvic/anal area. It’s not painful — most people describe it as an intense but tolerable “workout” sensation.
Q: How many sessions will I need?
A: Typical protocols use eight to ten sessions, spaced 1–3 times per week. Your clinician may adjust based on your progress and severity.
Q: Is it safe?
A: Yes — the EMS chair is based on established electromagnetic stimulation technology. Contraindications include pregnancy, electronic devices (such as pacemakers) implanted in or about the body, active pelvic infection and metallic implants in the pelvis. Expected side effects include mild soreness or fatigue of the muscle.
Q: When will I see the changes?
A: Some patients notice decreased leakage or urgency after just a few sessions. Most achieve measurable gains by the end of the course. Usually, after 4–8 weeks, we see the maximal improvement.
Q: Is EMS a substitute for other therapies?
A: It may supplement or replace some conservative treatments (diet, bowel training, biofeedback, pelvic floor exercises). For structurally severe incontinence, EMS may be better considered as a component of a comprehensive plan or as a bridge to more definitive care.
Q: Will I have to wear incontinence products afterwards?
A: Many clients experience a major decrease in leaking and accidents and often have reduced padding or no need for pads at all. Outcomes differ based on initial severity and follow-up care.
Q: Does it work for all ages and both sexes?
A: Yes, EMS therapy can benefit both men and women across many age groups, provided there is residual muscle responsiveness and the absence of absolute contraindications.
Take the First Step Toward Bowel Confidence
As part of your personalised treatment plan, our specialists in pelvic health offer effective treatment options for pelvic pain, urinary incontinence, pelvic floor dysfunction, and even erectile dysfunction, beginning with a detailed history and detailed assessment of your pelvic organs, bowel movements, and bladder control; your care may include pelvic floor physical therapy, pelvic floor muscle training, guided Kegel exercises, or sessions on the EM chair—all designed to restore muscle control and comfort, with the option of home visits so you can receive treatment in the comfort of your own home and maintain total privacy throughout your recovery.
Don’t let stool incontinence control your life. Schedule a private consultation at Incontinence Direct and learn how our non-surgical EMS chair treatment can help restore control, dignity, and comfort.