Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy, or PEMF, is a passive
modality used by several types of medical providers such as chiropractors,
orthopedists, and athletic trainers to treat bone and soft tissue
injuries. Our bodies are inherently made
of energy…specifically electromagnetic energy.
Therefore, each cell in our body reacts in its own way to
electromagnetic energy. Disruption of
this energy in cells leads to compromised cell metabolism which, in turn, leads
to disease.
PEMF therapy can positively impact the energy in cells, thus
improving cell function and slowing the disease process. Take a bone fracture, for example. PEMF therapy has been shown to aid in the healing
of non-union fractures because the EMF energy stimulates the production of
osteoblasts (bone growth cells) known as osteogenesis. This general process is also evident with
open wounds. PEMF helps promote wound
healing by stimulating the formation of fibroblasts (soft tissue cells) to fill
in the wound and allow for proper closure.
PEMF therapy utilizes this same process for many other injuries as well.
Other injuries positively affected by PEMF therapy include:
- Rotator cuff tendonitis
- Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow)
- Nerve regeneration
- Diabetes (more specifically diabetic neuropathies, open wounds, etc)
- Osteoarthritis (studies specify knee and cervical spine)
- Depression
- Fibromyalgia
- Muscle spasms
- Fatigue
- Osteoporosis
- Headaches/Migraines
- Pain
This therapy is relatively unknown to most healthcare
providers, but luckily for those of you in Bozeman, Pro Chiropractic has a PEMF
machine available for our patients!
Throughout the course of my knee injury, I have been utilizing this
therapy and have gotten wonderful results from reduction in swelling to faster
healing of my surgical incision. PEMF
therapy has helped me greatly and it can help you too! If you suffer from any of the aforementioned
conditions and would like to try out PEMF therapy, please let your Pro
Chiropractic physician know and we will get you started!
If you or someone you know in the Gallatin Valley area is
looking for a chiropractor, please call Dr. Shea Stark with Pro Chiropractic at
406-219-2462 to schedule an
appointment in our Belgrade, Manhattan, or Bozeman office. Dr. Stark is a
board certified chiropractor and the author of this blog post. To learn
more about Dr. Stark and the many benefits of chiropractic care, please visit
our website: www.prochiromt.com.
