Which PEMF is the Best?

Evaluating what PEMF is best involves evaluating the different types of PEMF therapy that are available, the different machines on the market, and the different settings offered by each machine.

PEMF can be administered by a medical professional or therapist, or can be used at home, which can provide an additional layer of complication: is professional application better, or is self-application best?

Answering this question can start the path to determining which PEMF machine, duration, and frequency is right for you and your needs.

The next question to ask when trying to determine which PEMF machine is best is this: “What am I using this for?”

Knowing your own wants and needs is the most important step in finding the best PEMF machine for you.

If you are seeking a targeted therapy, for instance, that focuses electromagnetic pulses on a specific area, a PEMF machine with a wand will suit your needs and function best, rather than a machine that comes with a mat.

Knowing what you are trying to treat and how it is best treated will help you identify the machine that most effectively meets your needs, because it will allow you to thoroughly research and prepare for the different settings available in different machines.

PEMF is not a one-size-fits-all therapy, in terms of how it is used and applied, and there is no single “best” PEMF—instead, there are best PEMF practices for different wants and needs.

If you are looking for a comprehensive therapy mat, selecting a mat with multiple therapy modalities would likely mean selecting the best mat for you and your needs.

Some PEMF therapy mats come equipped not only with PEMF, but also with negative ion therapy, red light therapy, and crystal therapy, all of which can combine to create a powerful therapeutic experience.

Some of these other healing modalities may not be necessary to create healing in a single, specific area, however, which would make this a great machine, but not the best for someone seeking help with a single, acute condition.

PEMF “bests” can also be measured by individual machine components, such as frequency, wavelength, and intensity.

These components can make all the difference between what is considered a good machine, or the best therapy delivery, and PEMF therapy that is underwhelming or subpar.

Certain wavelengths are considered standard fare for PEMF machines, including the square, sine, and saw tooth wave.

Although other waves outside of these three may be useful in PEMF therapy, these are the three that have consistently been studied, and are likely to be included in the best PEMF machines.

Low to moderate intensities are typically considered the best PEMF intensities, as they provide enough power to penetrate the body, but do not confer any damage as a high-intensity energy pulse might be prone to.

Frequencies can range anywhere from 100 Hz to 10,000 Hz, but the best PEMF therapy machines typically have a dial or other control with which to control and alter the frequency you are using for different situations and needs.