According to the American Chiropractic Association, close to 80% of the US population will experience lower back pain at some point in their lives, causing missed work and inability to engage in normal activities. Keeping your back strong and mobile is a big part of looking after it.
PEMF: A Simple Addition to Your Routine
Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Field (PEMF) therapy delivers pulsed magnetic fields to the area where the applicator is placed, such as the lower back. Unlike static magnet products, which create weak magnetic fields, PEMF generates fields approximately 10,000 times more powerful than that of an ordinary magnet. PEMF is not designed to treat a specific condition; think of it as one part of an everyday wellness routine.
What Researchers Have Looked At
Researchers have studied PEMF in people with non-specific lower back pain. A 2025 systematic review of nine randomized trials found that five reported better pain and function scores than the comparison group, most clearly when PEMF was added to physiotherapy; the other four did not. These studies used a range of PEMF devices and settings, not FlexPulse, so the findings are still early and mixed.
PEMF is non-invasive, and a session is easy to fit around your day. Before you start, read our contraindications and cautions.
Exercises to Pair with Your PEMF Routine
The following exercises are easy to add to your PEMF routine.
1. Partial Curls:
- Lie on the floor and bend the knees, keeping the feet flat and hip-width apart.
- Cross the hands over the chest.
- Inhale deeply.
- On the exhale, pull in the stomach.
- Gently raise head and shoulders, two inches from the floor while keeping the neck aligned with the spine.
- Hold for five seconds, then return to the start position.
- Repeat ten times in three sets.
2. Cat Stretches
- Get onto the hands and knees with knees hip-width apart.
- Arch the back, pulling the belly button up toward the spine.
- Slowly relax the muscles and allow the abdomen to sag to the floor.
- Return to the start position.
- Repeat three to five times, twice daily.
3. Draw-in Maneuvers
- Lie back on the floor with knees bent and feet flat, keeping the arms by the sides.
- Inhale deeply.
- While exhaling, pull the belly button toward the spine, tightening the abdominal muscles and keeping the hips still.
- Hold the position for five seconds.
- Repeat five times.
4. Pelvic Tilts
- Lie on the floor with knees bent, feet flat, and arms by the sides.
- Gently arch the lower back and push the stomach out.
- Hold for five seconds, then relax.
- Flatten the back and pull the belly button in toward the floor.
- Hold for five seconds, then relax.
- Increase the number of repetitions daily, building up to 30.
5. Bridging
- Lie on the floor and bend the knees, placing the feet flat on the floor hip-width apart.
- Press the feet into the floor, keeping the arms by the sides.
- Raise the buttocks from the floor until the body forms a straight line from the shoulders to the knees.
- Squeeze the buttocks with the shoulders remaining on the floor.
- Lower the buttocks to the floor and rest for a few seconds.
- Repeat 15 times and then rest for one minute.
- Do three sets of 15 repetitions.
Performing these exercises regularly can help build stability and flexibility alongside your PEMF therapy routine. It also pays to watch your posture and how you carry heavy objects. If you have ongoing back pain, check with your doctor or physiotherapist before starting new exercises.
