Everything You Need to Know About PEMF
Have you heard the buzz? PEMF Therapy is officially the newest modality at huemn - Optimization + Cryo Recovery, and let us be the first to tell you: the hype is real. Today, we’re going to take a deep dive into everything that you need to know about this cutting-edge service, who it’s for, and the science that supports its therapeutic use. First and foremost, let’s start with what PEMF stands for.
What is PEMF?
PEMF stands for Pulsed Electromagnetic Field. PEMF utilizes electrical energy to send ultrashort voltage pulses through the body, penetrating cells, tissues, and organs. The flood of energy waves penetrates past the surface of the cell wall, and towards the damaged, stressed, or injured areas that are in most need of healing. Each pulse creates an electrical signal that stimulates cells, allowing them to recharge.
How does PEMF work?
Think of your cells as a battery. Like any battery, our cells can become depleted. PEMF recharges those batteries, rebooting the cells’ chemical and electrical processes. This “reboot” helps the cells to function normally again. When the body is injured, stressed, or depleted, a disruption of the electromagnetic energy occurs, which impacts the cells’ ability to function. PEMF works by generating and directing powerful, pulsed energy waves toward damaged or injured areas of the body.
What Are the Benefits of PEMF?
Helps with chronic and acute pain from injuries and pain conditions
Supports healthy bone structure and healing after breaks or fractures
Accelerates the repairing of soft tissues and bones
Reduces pain, inflammation, and side effects of stress on the body
Promotes quicker recovery time after strenuous physical workouts
Improves circulation, blood tissue oxygenation, sleep quality, and the immune system
What’s the Science Behind PEMF?
Immune-Modulating Perspectives for Low Frequency Electromagnetic Fields in Innate Immunity: PEMF shown to be a therapeutic agent to regulate immune responses associated with wound healing. Study here.
Extremely low‐frequency electromagnetic fields affect the immune response of monocyte‐derived macrophages to pathogens: PEMF shown to affect bacterial growth and the response of the immune system to bacterial challenges. Study here.
Bone density changes in osteoporosis-prone women exposed to pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMFs): findings suggest that properly applied PEMFs may have clinical application in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. Study here.
Low frequency and low intensity pulsed electromagnetic field exerts its anti-inflammatory effect through restoration of plasma membrane calcium ATPase activity: study indicated that PEMF could be developed as a potential therapy for RA. Study here.
Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy for management of osteoarthritis-related pain, stiffness and physical function: clinical experience in the elderly: shows that PEMF therapy improves pain, stiffness and physical function in elderly patients affected by knee osteoarthritis. Study here.
Why Did We Choose Pulse Centers PEMF?
A quick Google search on PEMF will return a dozen ads featuring various companies selling PEMF technology. With no industry guidelines, it's easy to be drawn into a cheap version that would only lead to frustration and disappointment. At huemn, we always strive to choose well-researched technology and equipment that will provide world class, cutting-edge services for our community. Thus, we decided to purchase the Pulse Centers commercial PEMF device.
Pulse Centers PEMF is the most extensively studied and used device for medical centers in the United States. While doing our research, we interviewed many other clinics using PEMF, and Pulse Centers was by far the best PEMF machine. At many clinics, this has become their most sought-after service. This is why we saw no other choice than to pick Pulse Centers' PEMF device.
Are There Any Contraindications?
The only contraindications to PEMF Therapy are individuals with electrical implants that utilize batteries to operate. This includes those with pacemakers. PEMF has not been studied in pregnant women; therefore, it is not recommended.
Pricing
If Using Credits:
30 min session: 2 credits
1 hour session: 3 credits
Packages:
5-pack of 30 min sessions: $215
10-pack of 30 min sessions: $410
5-pack of 1 hour sessions: $315
10-pack of 1 hour sessions: $570
Single Sessions:
30 minute session: $60
1 hour session: $100