How does PEMF therapy work?
To understand how PEMF therapy works, it's important to know how the cells in your body function. Cells are the building elements of the human body. They perform a wide range of functions, from energy production and metabolism to immune defense and communication with other cells.
Cells communicate with one another through electrical impulses generated by the movement of charged ions across their cell membranes. Disruptions in this electrical activity can lead to various health problems.
PEMF therapy modulates the electrical activity of cells in the body by using certain frequencies and intensities of electromagnetic waves. These energy waves interact with your body's natural magnetic field to enhance electrolytes and ions while improving the healing process. This naturally enhances cellular metabolism and electrical changes at the cellular level.
The treatment aims to enhance cellular communication and signaling, promote tissue repair and regeneration, and maintain optimal health and well-being by directing targeted electromagnetic fields to specific parts of the body.
PEMF therapy also improves the body's ability to produce nitric oxide. Nitric oxide release is a common healing process following injuries and may assist in inflammation reduction. Thus, the treatment works with your body's own recovery processes to treat acute and chronic pain.