PEMF Massage

Early on, doctors knew magnetic fields and electricity could help patients, but they didn' t understand how. Once electricity could be well enough controlled to be used safely and painlessly in the 20th century, investigating the effectiveness and benefits of PEMF was underway. Extensive research for pulsed electromagnetic field therapy began in the 1950s, with early versions of today' s PEMF machines becoming available in the 1970s.

Veterinarians were actually the first to offer PEMF massage to their patients in the United States, when it was used to successfully treat injured racehorses. A timeline of use in the United States includes:

1979: FDA approves PEMF massage to heal nonunion fractures
1998: Approved for urinary incontinence and muscle stimulation
1998: Approved as a "viable treatment for pain"
2004: Approved for cervical fusion surgery patients at high risk for non-fusion
2006: Approved to treat depression and anxiety
2011: Approved to treat brain cancer
2015: PEMF machines from Class 3 to Class 2 medical devices

PEMF massage works by means of creating microcurrents in the tissues of the body, in order to encourage specific biological responses. Specifically, it can relieve pain by repairing damaged bone and tissue without the need to resort to powerful medications that can carry the risk of significant side effects along with the potential for addiction. It can also, in some cases, eliminate the need for surgery.

So, how does it work? It operates on a simple theory of magnetism and electricity. Your body contains a number of electromagnetic fields, and each and every organ and tissue has a unique electromagnetic signature. PEMF identifies and works with the natural electromagnetic functions of your body to facilitate healing. Early research suggests that EMF therapy can be effective in treating a wide range of diseases, including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and even schizophrenia and cancer. This is very exciting news. But the research is still in its early stages. The research on issues regarding bone and tissue damage, however, are more conclusive.

PEMF and Bone Damage

Scientific evidence is accumulating rapidly in regard to PEMF and how it can work to repair bone damage. Although still in its early stages, the research does suggest that PEMF can improve bone density and increase bone growth. This is based on bone density scores in patients who have had PEMF massage. The results are not unexpected, because a human being is, at its essence, an electromagnetic entity. Our bodies work on delivering and receiving magnetic or electrical signals. When an electromagnetic system is used that works with our body's own electromagnetic system, it only makes sense that the outcome will be favorable. This means that the possibilities are very exciting, for all types of bone issues – even osteoporosis.

PEMF works to repair bone damage by triggering a cascade of perfectly natural biological reactions that work to support and repair damaged tissues. The exchange of electromagnetic frequencies between the PEMF machine and the patient's own body create a therapeutic reaction that is natural and safe.

The principle works the same way in the repair of soft tissues. The electromagnetic pulse works with the patient's own body in order to deliver low-level electromagnetic pulses that facilitate healing without the need to resort to medications or invasive treatments.

Muscle Relaxation

This same application of magnetic energy can also work to relax the muscles. Essentially, it works by weakening the nerve impulses to muscular cells in such a way that they lose their tension and begin to relax. Needless to say, this not only has a favorable effect on the affected muscles, but also on the whole person. Virtually any muscle spasm can be alleviated, or even eliminated using PEMF massage. Even back pain and headaches that are caused by muscle tension can be naturally treated using PEMF massage. It's a completely natural means of alleviating pain, has no known side effects, and can deliver results instantaneously. Not only is painful muscular tension relaxed, the stress that goes along with the pain and discomfort of tense muscles is considerably alleviated.
Much of the time, doctors prescribe powerful muscle relaxants for muscle tension, but the reality is that there are other methods available. PEMF massage is highly effective when it comes to easing the discomfort of tense muscles.