PEMF Therapy for Athletes and Sports Performance

PEMF Therapy for Athletes and Sports Performance Table of Contents In athletic competition, peak performance is the goal. To reach this optimal performance level, athletes train hard – sometimes harder than they should.  Even if the training is appropriate, muscle fatigue results from the effort. Proper recovery and healing is important. When given adequate attention, […]

PEMF Therapy – Scams, Lies and What To Watch Out For

PEMF Therapy – Scams, Lies and What To Watch Out For Table of Contents If you’ve been considering purchasing a PEMF device and conducting research online, you might be very confused.  How can you know what information is simply marketing, and what is real? Who do you believe about what type of PEMF device is […]

PEMF Device Therapy in Children: Safety and Usefulness

PEMF Device Therapy in Children: Safety and Usefulness Table of Contents I have long been interested in the use of pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMFs) in children. PEMFs are significantly underused in children. I believe this is due to 3 reasons. Firstly, most professionals who use PEMFs tend to limit their use in adults. Secondly, the […]

Paraplegia and Spinal Cord Injury

Paraplegia and Spinal Cord Injury Table of Contents SUMMARY In paraplegia and spinal cord injury, pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMFs) will help these patients in supportive fashion. Obviously, PEMFs will not reverse the spinal cord injury. Spinal cord injury is a very complex problem and it varies tremendously from person to person. From this perspective it […]

Painkillers Can Be Killing You!

Painkillers Can Be Killing You! Table of Contents Americans are taking massive amounts of painkillers. The federal government is very concerned about the level of abuse and wants to take steps to reduce this dependence. WHY ARE AMERICANS TAKING SO MANY PAINKILLERS? The prevalence of chronic pain in the United States has been estimated to […]

Pain, Inflammation, Adenosine

Pain, Inflammation, Adenosine Table of Contents PEMF THERAPY FOR PAIN AND INFLAMMATION A critical consideration for selecting and applying pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy is the strength of the magnetic field needed to affect the tissue (regulated by adenosine) being treated. Furthermore, for the most effective results, the individual seeking to do PEMF therapy needs to determine three factors: […]

Pain, Inflammation and Injury

Pain, Inflammation and Injury Table of Contents Pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMFs) have been used to treat almost every conceivable human health issue. This includes illness, pain, or malady, including many inflammatory diseases such as arthritis or psoriasis. PEMF therapy has been associated with pain reduction, and accelerated healing. PEMFs exert these effects by regulating processes. […]

Pain Reduction

Pain Reduction Table of Contents WHAT IS PAIN AT A BIOLOGICAL LEVEL? Pain is both normal and necessary in acute situations.  The pain you feel is a message from your body to your brain. It signals your brain to send help. It’s only after this that reduction occurs.   Acute inflammation is a physiological response […]

Pain Management

Pain Management Table of Contents Pain management is one of the most common applications for PEMFs. Current conventional medical approaches to pain management often leave much to be desired. They involve heavy medications, procedures, surgeries, and physical therapy. Rarely will conventional doctors refer patients to alternative modalities. These include acupuncture, massage, or chiropractic therapy, let […]

Pain Becomes Chronic

Pain Becomes Chronic Table of Contents Pain is not only a nuisance—it is also a lifesaver. People born without the ability to feel pain die younger. Pain is a teacher that helps you to avoid future harm. This is especially true for sudden severe pain. CHRONIC PAIN Chronic, or constant, pain can shorten your life […]