What Is PEMF Therapy?
What is PEMF therapy?
By: Dr. Rob Watkins
PEMF therapy stands for Pulsed Electromagnetic Field therapy. It uses electromagnetic fields to stimulate and promote healing in the body. The therapy involves applying low-frequency electromagnetic pulses to specific areas of the body to help reduce pain, inflammation, and improve overall cellular function.
The idea behind PEMF therapy is that it can encourage the body’s cells to repair themselves more effectively, improve circulation, reduce swelling, and relieve pain. It's often used for various conditions such as arthritis, chronic pain, injury recovery, and even stress management.
Some benefits people report from PEMF therapy include:
Pain Relief: It can help reduce chronic pain by promoting tissue repair and decreasing inflammation.
Improved Circulation: It may help increase blood flow, which is beneficial for healing tissues and muscle recovery.
Cellular Health: PEMF enhances cell function by helping cells repair and regenerate more efficiently.
Reduced Inflammation: PEMF therapy can lower levels of inflammation, which is key for healing injuries or managing conditions like arthritis.
Though it’s been used for decades in certain medical settings, PEMF therapy is still being studied for its full range of effects and long-term benefits. Have you heard of or tried it before?
How We Use PEMF In Our Office:
Recovery from Auto Accidents
Accelerate bone healing with spinal fractures or broken bones
Peripheral Neuropathy and other nerve-related conditions
Post Covid recovery and other lung conditions
The Scientific Stuff:
Research indicates that PEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field) therapy works through complex mechanisms involving multiple pathways. Specific frequencies and intensities can increase cell division in chondrocytes, osteoblasts, fibrocytes, and endothelial cells, leading to faster healing of soft tissues and bones. PEMF also reduces inflammation by decreasing inflammatory cytokines, making it useful for treating inflammatory conditions and possibly autoimmune diseases like MS. Additionally, PEMF may help balance reactive oxygen species (ROS) and antioxidants, which is crucial for preventing chronic diseases. Despite its potential benefits, PEMF is not widely used in physiotherapy practice.
