PEMF therapy is considered safe and non-invasive for most people when administered appropriately. However, it may not be suitable for everyone — especially individuals with certain implanted electronic devices, those who are pregnant, or those with seizure disorders. Your clinician will screen for contraindications and ensure the therapy is appropriate for you before you begin. 

Your PEMF experience at Natural Route Health is simple and comfortable:

• You remain fully clothed and lie on a therapy mat that is on a massage table equipped with the PEMF device.

• The program is determined by your clinician and tailored to your comfort and wellness goals.

• You will feel gentle pulsing sensations — most people find the experience soothing and relaxing.

• A session lasts up to 20 minutes, and you can rest, meditate, or simply relax during the treatment. 

Many patients notice a feeling of calm or lightness immediately afterward. Some effects are felt after one session, while others accumulate over multiple visits.

Because the effects of PEMF are cumulative, some patients choose to integrate PEMF therapy into a wellness plan over days or weeks to support longer-term goals. Your clinician can help guide the frequency of sessions based on your unique needs and health priorities.

PEMF is a specific, therapeutic application of electromagnetic fields, whereas EMF refers to the broad spectrum of electromagnetic radiation in the environment

Definition & Application:

• PEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields): Therapeutic, intentional, and pulsed application of magnetic fields designed to support cellular health, reduce inflammation, and enhance bone regeneration.

• EMF (Electromagnetic Fields): Continuous, ambient, and often higher-frequency radiation from everyday technology (cell phones, Wi-Fi, appliances).

Nature of Fields: PEMF devices generate intermittent, structured, low-frequency pulses. General EMF is usually constant and can vary in frequency, often operating at much higher levels.

Purpose: PEMF is used as a medical or wellness treatment (e.g., healing fractures, reducing pain). Environmental EMF is an unavoidable byproduct of modern technology.

Biological Effect: PEMF is designed to interact positively with cellular ion exchange, while high-level environmental EMF is often associated with potential negative health impacts. 

Post-operative pain after low back surgery – reduced leg pain with PEMF treatment

Decreased postsurgical pain, analgesic use and surgical wound edema after C-section

Non-specific low back pain – reduced back pain after 6 weeks, benefits persisted at 12 weeks

Reduced post-operative pain and narcotic use after breast-reduction surgery

PEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field) is not the same as general EMF (Electromagnetic Field); while both are electromagnetic, they differ significantly in purpose, frequency, and application. PEMF is a controlled, low-frequency therapy used to promote healing and cellular function. Conversely, EMF refers to the continuous environmental fields emitted by electronics, Wi-Fi, and power lines.