PEMF activates a nitric oxide signaling pathway linked to natural pain relief
PEMF generates analgesia by activating the NO/sGC/cGMP signaling pathway, as demonstrated by significantly enhanced analgesic effect when the NO pathway was augmented with L-arginine (NO donor) or BAY41-2272 (sGC activator).
What this means for you
Your body has a built-in chemical signaling system — involving nitric oxide — that helps dial down pain signals. Research shows PEMF activates this pathway, which may help explain why many people report reduced discomfort and easier movement after sessions. It's your own biology doing the work.
The published research
The effects of extremely low-frequency pulsed electromagnetic fields on analgesia in the nitric oxide pathway
Nitric Oxide · 2019
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