The benefits of PEMF therapy have been steadily gaining attention among clinicians open to alternative modalities. This also stands true for patients seeking solutions that don’t carry the risks of many standard treatments. It’s important to understand how PEMF’s work in the first place.
An extensive body of research has shown a wide range of benefits that result from the use of PEMFs. Along with this, the mechanisms through which these benefits are produced.
Clinical studies have shown that PEMFs increase circulation. They also increase the rate of healing from wounds, fractures, and injury. They decrease inflammation; enhance muscle function; improve blood oxygenation; and reduce the impact of stress. Lastly, they help relieve psychological conditions such as anxiety and depression; relieve chronic and acute pain; promote deep sleep; and much more.
PEMF therapy is non-invasive and safe in nearly all circumstances. Applicators should never, however, be placed over electrical devices implanted in the body. These include pacemakers, cochlear implants, and intrathecal pumps, to be sure the magnetic fields don’t interfere with device performance.
PEMFs can be used to treat all organs in the body, including the brain. Most people who are treated with PEMFs have no reactions at all. Occasionally, mild reactions or mild discomfort occurs, particularly when beginning treatment. Making adjustments to treatment intensity and frequency typically resolves these issues quickly.
What are the Mechanisms of PEMF Therapy?
Research has not only demonstrated the benefits of electromagnetic fields produced by PEMF machines but also sheds some light on how these positive effects are produced.
Simply put, PEMFs promote healing at the cellular level. Healthy cells have natural positive and negative charges that are required for the proper exchange of potassium, sodium, and calcium ions. Damaged cells lose the ability to function as they should. Pulsed electromagnetic fields balance the charges, allowing for normal functioning and tissue repair. Since all of the body’s tissues and organs are made up of cells, optimal cellular function leads to the overall healthy functioning of the body.
PEMF therapy stimulates the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS). This controls myriad functions in the body, including breathing, heart rate, perspiration, digestion, and all vital functions. Research has indicated that PEMFs activate and balance the ANS1 allowing the body to achieve optimal functioning.
For both pain conditions and psychological issues, stimulating the brain with PEMFs leads to brainwave entrainment. It adjusts brain activity to the natural rhythms of the body. When the brain is out of sync, false signals can be sent that exacerbate pain and psychological distress.
Further Findings
Regular use of PEMF therapy works on the endocrine and nervous systems to promote a healthy stress response. Since 2011, transcranial PEMF has been approved by the FDA for the treatment of severe, drug-resistant depression.
Brainwave entrainment also helps induce deep sleep through theta-delta frequencies. PEMF therapy also promotes the release of both melatonin and human growth hormone (HGH), necessary for deep relaxation and sleep.
For mental focus, programs that induce alpha or beta brainwaves can prepare the mind for learning and retaining information. They can boost data processing, problem-solving and multitasking abilities.
PEMF therapy boosts energy production in the muscles, and when used prior to exercise can trigger the production of heat stress proteins which help prevent cellular damage and promote faster recovery from injury.
Long-Standing Evidence of Success
PEMF therapy has been used across the US and in Europe for more than 60 years. Thousands of studies and clinical trials support the use of PEMFs. The FDA approved the use of PEMF therapy for healing nonunion fractures in 1979 and has since approved the use of PEMFs for other conditions, including bone healing, post-surgical pain and healing, and depression.
Technology has improved significantly since the original PEMF systems, which required a patient to be placed inside the machine for treatment, were developed. Today, PEMF devices range from full body mats (similar in size to a yoga mat) to local applicators and even portable, wearable devices.
Applying PEMFs
Pulsed electromagnetic fields are generated by running an electrical current through a copper coil. PEMF devices incorporate these coils into their applicators, whether full body mats or local applicators. The user either lays on the mat for treatment or places the applicator directly on the targeted treatment area (ie, a wound or injury site). PEMFs pass safely, completely through the body, stimulating cellular repair.
The devices used for therapeutic purposes are of far lower intensity and frequency than the environmental EMFs that cause so much concern for health.
Important Considerations for Finding the “Best” PEMF Machine
The most critical piece of information about finding the right system is that there is no machine that is best for every circumstance. Effective PEMF therapy relies on finding the right PEMF machine for your specific circumstances. It’s important to remember that there are many factors that impact treatment, including intensity, frequency, length of treatment, convenience, and cost.
For conditions deep inside the body, higher intensity PEMFs are required. The farther away from the applicator the magnetic fields get, the weaker they become. You see the same phenomenon with heat, cold, light, and sound. The proper frequency for best results depends on the specific tissues targeted, as well as how the individual body responds to magnetic fields.
Treatment times are limited in clinical research. For chronic conditions, to promote healthy sleep, or for overall health and wellness daily use of PEMF therapy is ideal. Because continued treatment in a clinical setting can be expensive and time-consuming, the purchase of a PEMF machine for home use can be a great solution for the treatment of chronic conditions.
Final Thoughts
TeslaFit devices are known for their power, quality, reliability, and technical superiority in both home and clinical use. The versatility of TeslaFit devices makes them highly effective for treating chronic conditions, acute injury, and for general health maintenance.
TeslaFit offers three high-intensity, state of the art digital devices, available in both desktop and portable systems, allowing you to select exactly the right device for your specific needs. TeslaFit systems have a 30-day trial period and a 3-year international warranty on the controller, and a 1-year warranty on applicators. All orders include one free consultation with a PEMF doctor and continued product-related support via user manuals, videos, phone, and email. Rental options are available on some models.
For assistance in selecting the most appropriate model specific to your needs and goals, call us at 1-866-455-7688.
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