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Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy

Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy is a way to help your body feel better using a special machine.

You know how magnets stick to your fridge? Well, those magnets have something called a magnetic field around them. This magnetic field is like a special "energy" that can go through things, like your skin!

Now imagine you have a really big magnet, but instead of staying in one place like on your fridge, it moves around. This is what happens in pulsed electromagnetic field therapy. A big machine with a magnet inside sends out a special energy that creates a magnetic field around your body.

This magnetic field can help your body in a lot of ways. It can help reduce inflammation (which is when your body is swollen and hurts), help your cells grow and repair faster, and even help with pain relief.

When you go for pulsed electromagnetic field therapy, you don't have to do anything special. You just lie down on a special mat or sit in a chair, and the machine does everything for you. It won't hurt, and you might not even be able to feel anything at all.

Think of it like a special "massage" for your body, but instead of someone touching you with their hands, a machine is using a special magnetic energy to make you feel better.
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