Category: Chronic Pain

Tip 3/30 – GET OFF YOUR ASS AND MOVE!

Want 5 x 30 minute exercise plans to get your vascular and sexual health energized?
Read on.

Stop making excuses.
We all do it – but get real.
Excuses are like assholes – everyone’s got one and some of them are really shitty.

A MINIMUM of 30 minutes EVERYDAY doing something active to get your heart pumping is required to be part of your routine.
Regular exercise has been associated with various health benefits, including improvements in cardiovascular health, mental health, sexual health, hormonal balance, and overall well-being.

For your sexual health – regular exercise can reduce your risk of Erectile Dysfunction, especially in middle-aged and older men.
Study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12899583/

A recent study shows how exercise can benefit your mental health, far greater than antidepressants.
Study: https://bmj.com/content/384/bmj-2023-075847…

In a study about men’s cardiovascular health it has been shown that regular exercise is associated with the promotion of better blood flow throughout the body, including the genital area. This can be beneficial for erectile function.
Study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21597089/

And as it relates to the endocrine system, it’s been shown that resistance training can positively influence hormonal balance, including testosterone levels, which may impact sexual health.
Study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26477919/

While there are hundreds of clinical studies exploring the relationship between exercise and sexual health in men, it’s important to note that individual responses may vary, and additional research is always being done.
The key is to maintain a balanced and healthy lifestyle that includes regular physical activity.

So where do we start?

Here are five 30-minute exercise routines for men that target vascular health and contribute to overall well-being:

1. Cardiovascular Focus:
Warm-up (5 minutes): Jumping jacks, high knees, arm circles.
Cardio (20 minutes): Brisk walking, jogging, or cycling.
Strength Training (5 minutes): Bodyweight exercises like push-ups, squats, lunges.
Cool Down (5 minutes): Stretching for major muscle groups.

2. High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT):
Warm-up (5 minutes): Jump rope, light jogging in place.
HIIT Session (15 minutes): Alternating between 30 seconds of intense exercises (burpees, mountain climbers) and 30 seconds of rest.
Strength Training (5 minutes): Dumbbell exercises (bicep curls, overhead press).
Cool Down (5 minutes): Stretching and deep breathing.

3. Full-Body Strength and Cardio:
Warm-up (5 minutes): Dynamic stretches.
Strength Training (15 minutes): Circuit of squats, lunges, push-ups, and planks.
Cardio (10 minutes): Running intervals or jumping jacks.
Cool Down (5 minutes): Yoga-inspired stretches.

4. Cycling and Core Workout:
Warm-up (5 minutes): Light stretching.
Cycling (20 minutes): Moderate-paced cycling, either on a stationary bike or outdoors.
Core Workout (5 minutes): Planks, bicycle crunches, Russian twists.
Cool Down (5 minutes): Gentle stretching.

5. Yoga and Relaxation:
Warm-up (5 minutes): Gentle yoga poses and deep breathing.
Yoga Session (20 minutes): Focus on poses that promote flexibility, balance, and relaxation.
Meditation (5 minutes): Mindful breathing or meditation to reduce stress.
Cool Down (5 minutes): Seated stretches and relaxation.

Consistency is key, and it’s essential to incorporate a variety of exercises to address cardiovascular health, strength, and flexibility.
Remember to tailor these routines to your fitness level and preferences.

Before starting a new exercise program, consider consulting with a healthcare professional, especially if you have any pre-existing health conditions.

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Did you know that erectile dysfunction (ED) is closely associated with gum disease????

It makes some sense since gum disease and vascular health are very intertwined.

Check out this study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5672720/

Make sure you visit your dentist at least twice a year and take care of those chompers!

Visit www.focuswaveclinic.com to learn more.

FocusWave is Ottawa’s premier clinic for treating erectile dysfunction, Peyronie’s disease, and Chronic Pelvic Pain using Focused Shockwave Therapy.

Call 613-422-9283 for a free consultation.

What is the prevalence of Erectile Dysfunction (ED)?

According to this study – there’s a wide range.

At Ottawa’s FocusWave Clinic, the average patient age is about 56 years old – but we have treated men aged 19 to 91.
The rule of thumb is that 40% of men over 40 have experienced ED, 50% of men over 50, 60% of men over 60, and so on.

Bottom line – if you get to 100 years old – its basically assured that you are going to need some help!

Why not start treating THE CAUSE and not just the symptom?

Non-invasive & PAINLESS, Focused Shockwave Therapy is a side-effect free technology that can help men to achieve natural, longer lasting and fuller erections.

The treatment is also approved for treating Peyronie’s Disease (PD) and Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CPPS).

As well, our clinic treats all ranges of CHRONIC PAIN conditions (Plantar Fasciitis, Calcific Shoulders, Tennis/Golf Elbow, and much more).

Learn more by visiting www.focuswaveclinic.com or call 613-422-9283 for a free consultation.

A CALL TO WOMEN SUFFERING FROM LOW LIBIDO, LACK OF SEXUAL DESIRE, AND CHRONIC PELVIC PAIN.

FocusWave Clinic in Ottawa is looking for 10 female volunteers who wish to receive a COMPLIMENTARY treatment course of Focused Shockwave Therapy to see if this revolutionary modality can improve your condition.

That’s correct – this $2,000 treatment is FREE for the first 10 women who qualify.

Currently, our clinic is using this proven technology to treat sexual dysfunction in men (Erectile Dysfunction, Peyronie’s Disease, Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome).

Our patients are having excellent success, even better than what the peer reviewed studies would suggest.

For nearly 100% of patients, treatments are painless, side effect free and require no downtime.

It’s totally non-invasive and needle free.

We are trying to replicate this success in women – and need to show the efficacy that’s possible through a group of healthy volunteers.

So if you have had enough of Chronic Pelvic Pain, lack of sexual desire and low sex drive – why not give Focused Shockwave Therapy a shot?

These 10 spots should fill up quickly, so please call us at 613-422-9283 to see if you qualify.

Some conditions apply.

Norm MacDonald, who gained fame on Saturday Night Live, and was an internationally recognized comedian, died this week at age 61.

Norm attended high school in Ottawa and started doing his devastatingly deadpan, rambling stand-up comedy at the local Yuk Yuks.

What does the passing of this local comedy behemoth have to do with Erectile Dysfunction?

First of all: LAUGHTER can help to improve your vascular function!

When you laugh, your heart rate increases, deep breathing is stimulated, and more oxygenated blood circulates through your body. It’s an incredibly healthy physical reaction that requires very little effort!

Laughing isn’t only good for your vascular health, but also for your mental health, too! Remember that sex starts in the mind – so improve your confidence and your chances in the bedroom by getting out there and getting laughing!

Go to a comedy club with your partner or watch a great stand up special or hilarious movie together at home. Play a fun board game like Pictionary – you can laugh yourself stupid with a glass or two of wine.

Back to our protagonist…..

Like most men, Norm was very private about his health.

He quietly suffered from leukemia for almost a decade. Ironically, while he never publicly acknowledged his cancer, he was quite open about discussing his own battles with erectile dysfunction (NSFW Video, not for the easily offended!).

Norm was unapologetic about providing some comic relief when discussing this difficult disease (NSFW video, not for the easily offended!).

Bottom line is that if you are considering shockwave therapy for Erectile Dysfunction (ED), Peyronie’s Disease (PD), or Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CPPS) – the treatment has never been as painless, side-effect free, and non-invasive as it is today.

INSIST on FOCUSED Shockwave Therapy, and never Radial/Acoustic/Pulse Wave therapy, so you can get the highest quality treatment available.

Don’t be ashamed or embarrassed about your condition – almost 50% of men over the age of 40 have suffered from bouts of sexual dysfunction.

It’s not going to get better on its own – you have to do something about it.

And don’t forget to laugh!
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“Laughter is the best medicine.

Unless of course you are a diabetic.

And Then – Insulin!”

– Norm MacDonald (1959-2021)

RIP Norm.

Call FocusWave Clinic at 613-422-9283 to discuss your condition and setup a free consultation – and visit our website www.focuswaveclinic.com for more information.

So I joined a local tennis club last week.

I used to play competitive tennis when I was younger.

It was ‘MY sport’.

I had a dominant serve, a wicked backhand, a nasty spin, and a mean temper.

When I was 15 years old playing in an intercamp tournament, after losing a game, I bit my tennis racket and broke my braces.

Idiot!

But that was 28 years and 100 pounds ago.

Most of you who know me know I’m a big guy – 6’2”, 260lbs – thick like a can of Pepsi, but soft around the belly and big boned to boot (to quote comedian Dom Irrerra – “you got a lotta big bones comin’ outta yer ass!”).

I’m always battling the weight, but I’m also pretty active and coordinated (cat like speed and reflexes).

So I joined the ladder at the tennis club, hoping to get back into it.

I played my first match on Monday afternoon wearing a new pair (and new brand) of tennis shoes – thinking that would be a good idea.

It was not.

Halfway through the match, my body felt like a mangled pile of steel.

My foot, my knee, my lower back, my shoulder, my elbow.

After the match, and as I type this, I feel like I’ve been pulled out of a multi-car pileup on the Queensway.

I have not stopped whining for the last 24 hours, and my wife has just about had it with my not-so silent suffering.

Point is – despite my somewhat active life (10km walking per day, 700 push-ups per week), I’m certainly NOT in as good a shape as I thought I was!

All those new tennis muscles are reactivating (and throbbing).

And I realized that I have to stick with New Balance because they are the only shoes, it seems, that don’t wreak havoc on my entire body.

Can’t blame the shoes on my elbow – but I blame Asics for the rest.

As I whimpered in the car on the ride home from the club, all I could think was “Good thing I have access to the best chronic pain machine on planet Earth!”

The Swiss built Storz SD1 uses electromagnetic FOCUSED Shockwave Therapy to treat very specific orthopaedic chronic pains (plantar fasciitis, calcific shoulder tendinopathies, golfers’ and tennis elbow, jumpers’ knee, back pain, etc).

FocusWave Clinic is currently offering a 15% discount for all chronic pain patients throughout the month of August.

If you would like a free consultation, call the clinic at 613-422-9283.

PS – I won the set (6-3).