Many cases of penile dysfunction are not actually ED In fact, it is important to differentiate whether an actual physical reason is preventing you from achieving an erection or if you simply have what is known as erectile dissatisfaction. This kind of ED means that gaining and maintaining erections may be more difficult but not…

ED can be an early sign of underlying cardiovascular disease Clogged arteries, also known as atherosclerosis, were originally thought of as the reason for erectile dysfunction’s connection to heart health. The idea was that blocked arteries prevented blood flow to the penis. It is now thought that ED’s connection to heart health is down to…

Erectile dysfunction is more common than you think Roughly 50% of men between the ages of 40-70 experiencing sexual dysfunction of some degree. Because sexual dysfunction directly correlates with a lower quality of life, men are quick to turn to ED drugs to help improve their sex lives; and indeed, ED drugs have a success rate…

Acoustic compression addresses the cause of erectile dysfunction Proper sexual function relies on the ability of your blood vessels to transport blood into the penis (like they should) in order to stimulate erections. When it comes the idea of “extracorporeal shockwave therapy,” many people balk at the idea of submitting their penis to such a…

To be clear, shock wave therapy is NOT the new Viagra… …as it has been called in many media outlets and medical publications. Traditional methods of treating erectile dysfunction target the symptoms; instead low-intensity shock wave therapy targets the cause. Furthermore, while traditional medications are often taken daily, this sonic form of therapy attempts to cure…

Protect your erection Let’s focus on the physiological process of erections: when sexually aroused, the muscles of the penis relax and allow increased blood flow into the shaft. This blood comes through the penile arteries and, as the shaft fills with blood, it becomes hard and rigid. Erectile dysfunction occurs when the blood fails to…

What ever happened to good old “Reader’s Neck” The term, used to denote the posture of the head in relation to the spine when people are reading, immediately conjures images of someone with their head cricked forward, nose in the book. Fast forward a few centuries and this problem is being transposed onto society as…

Changing the way you think about your health, one adjustment at a time At our office in Fremont, we believe that the spine is the foundation of wellness. Therefore, all of our work seeks to contribute to the health and maintenance of the spine: using natural modalities, we maintain the integrity and alignment of your…