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Magnetic field therapy
magnetic therapy · PEMF therapy · pulsed electromagnetic field therapy · magnetotherapy
A device creates a weak magnetic field over the sore area. This helps reduce swelling and pain.
For joint and back pain, after injuries and fractures, and for swelling, as your doctor prescribes.
⏱ Duration: a session usually takes 10 to 20 minutes; a course is usually about 10 sessions
Be sure to tell your doctor
How to prepare
- Metal. Remove your watch and jewelry. Keep bank cards and your phone away from the device.
- Clothes. Wear something comfortable. It is often done right through clothing or a bandage. Check with the clinic.
What to bring
- Your doctor's referral
- Comfortable clothes
How it goes
- You lie or sit down
- The device's coil is placed on or near the sore area
- The nurse turns it on and sets the time
- You lie still until the signal
- The device is removed, and you can go
What you'll feel
- Usually you feel nothing
- Sometimes mild warmth or tingling
Afterwards
- You can return to normal activities right away
- Come to sessions on schedule. The full course matters
- Sometimes pain gets a little worse in the first days, then eases. Tell your doctor
Contact a doctor straight away if
- Dizziness, strong weakness, or a jump in blood pressure after the session: tell your doctor
Common questions
Can it be done with a cast?
Often yes, right through the cast. Your doctor will decide.
Is it harmful?
The field is weak and works locally. Your doctor will check for reasons not to use it before prescribing.