PEMF found effective for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)

NEW YORK - Dec. 11, 2019 - PRLog -- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a painful condition with numbness, tingling and other uncomfortable neural issues in the wrists, hand and arms. When nerves in the wrist are pinched, Carpal tunnel syndrome is experienced.

Surrounded by ligaments and bones, the carpal tunnel or canal is a narrow passageway located on the palm of the wrist. This tunnel protects a main nerve to the hand and the tendons of the fingers.

For complete information about CTS, please refer to this fact sheet by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/Patient-Caregiver-Education/Fact-Sheets/Carpal-Tunnel-Syndrome-Fact-Sheet).

PEMF for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

When it comes to treating Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, PEMF therapy (https://pemf-devices.com/pemf-therapy/) applied using some of the simplest PEMF machines have been proven to be very effective.

The reason PEMF works so well is that it enhances the cell's ability to recover on a mitochondrial level. When debilitated cells in the tissues, ligaments and the carpal tunnel itself are stimulated with a PEMF device, rapid recovery ensues.

In 2008, a randomized controlled trial(3) of the effects of pulsed magnetic fields for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome concluded a high success rate in reducing pain and improving neuronal functions.

Pulsed Electromagnetic field therapy can also be used in post-natal CTS. The same study from 2017 studied a big group of post-natal women with CTS and concluded PEMF therapy for carpal tunnel syndrome to be more effective than even ultrasound therapy. It just shows what we've always said, low-frequency pulsed electromagnetic fields are more effective than most other electrotherapy modalities today.

Perhaps, the fact that PEMF therapy has been researched to be effective for many of the underlying risk factors such as Neuropathy, Diabetes, Stroke and even thyroid issues should make it clear that it's effective.

Chiropractors and Physical Therapists alike should consider adding PEMF to their treatment protocols to enhance recovery from CTS and bring rapid improvement for their patients.

References

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3. Weintraub M, Cole S. A randomized controlled trial of the effects of a combination of static and dynamic magnetic fields on carpal tunnel syndrome. Pain Med. 2008;9(5):493-504.

4. Kamel D, Hamed N, Abdel R, Tantawy S. Pulsed magnetic field versus ultrasound in the treatment of postnatal carpal tunnel syndrome: A randomized controlled trial in the women of an Egyptian population. J Adv Res. 2017;8(1):45-53.