PEMF and Class IV Laser Therapy
Pulsed electromagnetic field and Class IV laser therapy in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Two technologies that do the same job from different angles. Both bring blood and energy into tissue that has stopped repairing itself properly, which is why they run inside a treatment plan.
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PEMF therapy
Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy, for pain, inflammation, circulation and bone healing.
PEMF is a non-invasive, FDA-cleared modality. The FDA approved it in 1979 to stimulate bone growth and treat non-union fractures, and research since then has looked at how soft tissue responds to the same fields.
Most people find it uneventful while it is happening. Shoulders drop, breathing moves down into the belly, and a fair number of patients fall asleep during the twenty minutes, which for someone who has not been able to nap in two years is the point.
Used for
- Pain and inflammation
- Injury recovery
- Bone healing and non-union fractures
- Circulation
- Sleep and recovery
Class IV laser therapy
A Medray Dual Class IV laser, for acute pain, chronic conditions and post-operative recovery.
Laser therapy reduces inflammation, speeds tissue repair, limits scar tissue formation and improves circulation. In some cases it gives a patient an alternative to pain medication, and in others it helps them avoid surgery.
The mechanism runs through the mitochondria. Cytochrome c oxidase is stimulated by the light, cellular metabolism picks up, and healing time shortens. Our Class IV laser delivers that roughly five times faster than a Class III or cold laser, so sessions are short.
Used for
- Acute pain
- Chronic pain conditions
- Post-operative recovery
- Scar tissue
- Tendon and soft tissue injury
How these fit with the rest of your care
An adjustment moves a joint, and the tissue around it decides whether it holds. PEMF and laser are frequently what gets that tissue to let go, which is why they are part of the Acacia Chiropractic Method.
On the medical side they pair with the bone and recovery work our naturopathic medical doctors handle, where the nutritional requirements decide how well tissue rebuilds once circulation improves.
Common questions
- What does PEMF therapy feel like?
- Most people feel very little during treatment beyond a mild pulsing. Sessions run about twenty minutes, and you may well fall asleep on the table, which is expected and harmless.
- How many PEMF or laser sessions will I need?
- That depends on whether we are treating an acute injury or a chronic condition, and we set it after your assessment. Both usually run inside a broader treatment plan.
- What is the difference between Class IV laser and cold laser?
- Power and therefore speed. A Class IV laser delivers roughly five times the output of a Class III or cold laser, which means shorter sessions and deeper tissue penetration. We use a Medray Dual Class IV.
- Is PEMF FDA-cleared?
- Yes. The FDA approved PEMF in 1979 for stimulating bone growth and treating non-union fractures, and PEMF devices are cleared for pain management. Clearance applies to specific indications, and we will tell you plainly what the evidence supports for your case.
- Can I book PEMF or laser on its own?
- These run inside a treatment plan, because the modality supports the hands-on work. Call the clinic and we will tell you what makes sense for what you are dealing with.
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We are at 13951 N Scottsdale Rd Suite 110, Scottsdale, AZ 85254. We're here when you're ready.