Neck Pain Studied With PEMF Pulsed ElectroMagnetic Fields Therapy

PEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field) therapy can be beneficial in treating neck pain through various mechanisms:

  1. Addressing Underlying Issues: PEMF therapy targets the underlying issues causing neck pain, such as inflammation or tissue damage. By addressing the root causes, it aids in alleviating the symptoms of neck pain.

  2. Endorphin Release: Studies have demonstrated that PEMF therapy can trigger an endorphin release, which is beneficial in reducing stress. Lower stress levels can in turn further alleviate neck pain​.

  3. Pain Reduction: Clinical studies indicated that individuals with chronic neck pain who didn't find relief from other therapies like massage or acupuncture experienced significant pain reduction, between 70% to 80%, after utilizing PEMF therapy for 30 minutes daily​.

  4. Healing Damaged Tissues: PEMF therapy employs low-level electromagnetic radiation in bursts to heal damaged tissues and bones, which can be helpful in relieving injury-related pain including neck pain​.

  5. Cellular Energy Amplification: PEMF therapy devices emit pulses of energy waves that travel through the body to the injured or damaged areas. This energy is particularly attracted to areas experiencing chronic pain and inflammation. As the energy from the PEMF device interacts with body cells, it amplifies the cellular energy, promoting a natural reaction that enhances cell function efficiency and stimulates healing, acting as a natural pain relief​.

  6. Safety: It's also worth noting that a study indicated PEMF therapy to be safe for patients with chronic non-specific neck pain.

PEMF therapy is a multi-faceted approach to treating neck pain by not only targeting the physical aspects of pain but also by promoting an overall well-being, which can be crucial in chronic pain management.

Studies:

  1. Title: Efficiency of pulsed electromagnetic fields on neck pain, disability, anxiety, depression, and quality of life in patients with cervical disc herniation: a randomized controlled study.

    • Authors: Erkam Hattapoğlu, İbrahim Batmaz, Banu Dilek, Mehmet Karakoç, Serda Em, and Remzi Çevik.
    • Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the efficiency of PEMF therapy on various parameters including pain, disability, anxiety, depression, and quality of life in patients dealing with cervical disc herniation.
    • Link: PubMed​1​.

  2. Title: Effects of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy on Pain, Stiffness.

    • Summary: The study suggests that PEMF therapy has clinically significant effects on pain in patients with Osteoarthritis (OA).
    • Link: Academic.oup.com​2​.

  3. Title: Effectiveness of pulsed electromagnetic field therapy on pain, functional status, and quality of life in patients with chronic non-specific neck pain: A prospective, randomized-controlled study.

    • Authors: Merve Karakaş, Haydar Gök.
    • Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of PEMF therapy in conjunction with a conventional physical therapy program in reducing pain and functional limitation in patients with chronic non-specific neck pain.
    • Link: PubMed​3​.