Interest in PEMF therapy has grown, and PEMF devices are increasingly used in clinical settings, as well as being purchased for home use.
What are PEMF Therapy Devices?
Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy uses devices designed to produce PEMFs of a specific frequency and intensity. Through full-body mats or local applicators, these machines send pulsed magnetic fields into the body.
The signals used by PEMF therapy devices are of low intensity and frequency.
PEMF therapy devices can be programmed to deliver different frequencies. Researchers have studied the biological effects of PEMFs in cells, animals and people, with results that vary by device, setting and condition.
What does the research show?
The first FDA approval of a PEMF device came in 1979, for a prescription bone growth stimulator used on non-union fractures. FlexPulse is a different, non-prescription device and has not been evaluated by the FDA.
Thousands of research studies have looked at PEMF in specific health areas. The devices studied vary widely, and results often depend on the intensity, frequency, and length of each session.
In two small randomized studies (Jeon 2015, Kouzaki 2025), post-exercise muscle soreness eased faster with PEMF, though the studies did not show clear gains in strength.
Chronic pain impacts millions of people. It’s often so severe that carrying out tasks of daily living becomes impossible. Low back pain is among one of the most common chronic pain conditions. A small 2019 pilot trial of a PEMF device in people with non-specific low back pain reported preliminary improvements in function.1 Reviews of this kind of research report improvements in some trials, but results are mixed.
Researchers have also looked at PEMF and sleep. In two placebo-controlled studies of other low-frequency magnetic devices, people with insomnia reported falling asleep more easily, but the evidence is still limited.
Benefits of Owning a PEMF therapy Device
Owning a PEMF therapy device for home use is a convenient, cost-effective alternative to frequent visits to a PEMF clinic.
Selecting the right system comes down to how and where you plan to use it. Consider portability, battery life, the programs offered, and how easy the device is to use every day.
The FlexPulse PEMF therapy device is a convenient, flexible option. This wearable device doesn’t tie you to your home or office – it can even be anywhere – even while you drive or exercise. With 12 hours of continuous battery power, lightweight applicator pads, and intensities up to 200 Gauss, this machine can be used on any area of the body for extended periods of time. It can even be used overnight.
The FlexPulse is an affordable, flexible PEMF therapy device with ten programs to choose from.
FlexPulse comes with a 30-day satisfaction guarantee and a 2-year warranty on the controller. Contact us today for more information on PEMF therapy devices and the FlexPulse.
References
- Lisi AJ, Scheinowitz M, Saporito R, Onorato A. A Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy Device for Non-Specific Low Back Pain: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial. Pain Ther. 2019 Jun;8(1):133-140. doi: 10.1007/s40122-019-0119-z. Epub 2019 Mar 12. PMID: 30868475; PMCID: PMC6513933.
