As a society, we’ve come a long way in the methods we use to manage pain. One of the most consistent and most effective methods for pain management is pulsing electromagnetic fields.(PEMFs)

While the concept of electromagnetic fields is ancient, the modern pain relief benefits of PEMF are unmatched by many other methods, and PEMF users can’t hype the effectiveness enough.

If you’re not convinced, let’s learn about what pulsing electromagnetic fields can do for your pain.

WHAT IS PULSING ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS?

PEMF therapy is a simple and surprisingly effective method of pain management.

Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy involves emitting low levels of electromagnetic energy at target points in a person’s body. This is done through the use of a PEMF machine. 

An easy way to think about PEMF is as a battery charger. Healthy cells typically work at around 100 millivolts, and when they drop below that you start to feel sick or in pain. PEMF increases the millivolts in the cells, reportedly leading to a decrease in inflammation and pain, and an increase in healing and energy.

Anecdotally, these electromagnetic pulses help to speed up cell regeneration and stimulate bone tissue growth.

In this way, PEMF is very different from medicines and other methods of pain management. Instead of just masking pain, PEMF helps your body heal on a cellular level by enhancing its natural healing processes.

PEMF THERAPY SIDE EFFECTS

There are no known side effects of undergoing PEMF therapy. This makes it a very safe way to find pain relief.

Some people undergoing PEMF therapy reportedly feel nauseous, fatigued, or achy when the PEMF machine starts running. This is likely due to oxygen increasing within the cells, which stimulates toxin expulsion. If you feel any of these symptoms when undergoing PEMF, fear not — they should go away when the PEMF therapy stops.

THE PAIN RELIEF BENEFITS OF PEMF

PEMF users report a number of pain relief benefits after undergoing PEMF treatments. For some, PEMF offers the best, most long-lasting relief. Let’s take a look at what exactly PEMF can help with.

RELIEF FOR CHRONIC PAIN

Chronic pain has a crippling impact on so many people’s lives, often stopping them from going about their daily lives and keeping them away from the activities they enjoy. It’s defined as constant, often worsening pain in target areas across the body. Sometimes it’s hard to find the source, and even harder to find lasting relief.

One study saw clients experiencing chronic pain after lumbar surgery undergo PEMF therapy for 60 days. Researchers witnessed a 30% decrease in pain, as well as a reduction in inflammation.

To further support this, another double-blind study on sufferers of fibromyalgia and general chronic pain showed significant pain reduction for the majority of users.

Considering this, PEMF could be an effective pain relief method for those suffering from surgery pain, back pain, and other forms of chronic pain. 

REDUCE PLASTIC SURGERY SWELLING AND PAIN

If you’ve ever undergone a surgery, you know how excruciating the healing process can be. The swelling and pain are unbearable at times.

PEMF therapy reportedly helps reduce pain and swelling related to plastic surgery. A double-blind study on breast augmentation patients showed a significant reduction in swelling and pain. In fact, the study found that PEMF leads to an almost immediate increase in vascular flow, which reduced edema and increased circulation.

This shows how PEMF could be beneficial for not only breast augmentation surgery but the healing of all surgeries, cosmetic or otherwise.

IMPROVE OSTEOARTHRITIS SYMPTOMS

Osteoarthritis affects millions of people across the world. The cartilage at the end of your bones wears down, causing excruciating pain that is often debilitating and results in some loss of mobility. 

Research on guinea pigs shows that PEMF therapy helps speed up the healing process when it comes to osteoarthritis. The guinea pigs underwent PEMF therapy one hour a day for six months. The results found that the worsening of osteoarthritis slowed, while the cartilage that remained was preserved.

Another study on arthritic patients doubles-down on these findings. After a month of PEMF treatments, arthritis sufferers felt significant improvements in both their pain and their function. A 23-61% average improvement took place, showing great potential for PEMF therapy in arthritic clients.

RELIEVE ROTATOR CUFF PAIN

Rotator cuff injuries are common and can lead to a lot of pain and a huge recovery process.

29 patients with rotator cuff injuries went through a double-blind PEMF study to determine its effectiveness as a form of treatment. 15 of the patients reported significant pain improvements compared to the 14 taking a placebo. By the end of the study, 19 participants had no symptoms left, while the other 5 were purportedly in much less pain.

TRY PULSED ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD THERAPY TODAY

If you’re suffering from chronic pain or a condition that causes chronic pain, pulsing electromagnetic fields could be the option for you. With no side effects and a wide range of potential benefits, there’s no reason to avoid PEMF therapy any longer. 

If you’re looking for PEMF services and more, book an appointment with us today. We also offer cryotherapy, massage beds, Normatec compression therapy, red light therapy, and more.

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