The most common health problem affecting the general population and one of the main reasons for seeking medical care is low back pain. The prevalence of low back pain (LBP) in the US, as well as the disability and financial burden associated with it, continues to increase. Treatment costs are consistently rising by at least 7% per year in the United States, and they have a total impact of over $170 billion annually. The direct costs of LBP are reportedly between $33 to $55 billion per year. Additionally, individuals with LBP experience health expenditures that are 60% greater than those without LBP, 37% of which are a direct result of physical therapy (PT) and allied specialist services.Credits
It is estimated that low back pain will occur in up to 80% of the global population in their lifetimes, with 65% occurring recurrently or persistently. Various etiologies such as muscle or ligament strain, herniated discs, arthritis, deformation in the curvature of the spine, and osteoporosis-related fractures can cause low back pain. However, only about half of the patients have a clinically relevant problem. Although there are many treatments in the market, no modalities or therapeutic approaches appear to be a definitive solution. Therefore, there is an ever-increasing demand for new approaches that are less invasive and free from side effects.
In the case of low back pain, the risk-to-benefit ratio in pharmacological therapy is often strong enough to stop the use of medicinal products.
PEMF device is a better alternative because it is a drugless, nonthermal system with no risk and helps to improve cell activity healing and maintenance, pulsed electromagnetic therapy can play an important role in lower back pain relief. Therefore, it could be an option for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) medication, avoiding several potential side effects from chronic NSAID usage. For decades, PEMF therapy has been cited by the PubMed for multiple indications, demonstrating it’s efficacy under various clinical indications.Credits
PEMF therapy uses a low-frequency signal that induces membrane disturbances and activation of several intracellular pathways, with an extensive range of frequencies. PEMF therapy has been reported to provide benefits in the following areas: bone unification Acute pain relief Wound healing Edema control Inflammation control Chronic pain related to connective tissue injury Joint-related soft tissue injury Osteoarthritis Fibromyalgia Osteoporosis Skin ulcers In this regard, numerous reviews have been conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of PEMFs in various conditions. In this respect, the PEMF showed beneficial effects on bone growth stimulation in acute fractures, and an efficient reduction of pain and bone formation in osteoporosis.
Although the use of PEMF therapy in low back pain is growing, choosing the right PEMF is not easy. Especially in back pain which can shoot at any time of the day or when you try to get sleep at night. Our Research and development team specifically designed DCcure to be small and portable to allow patients, for the first time, to use such a device virtually anywhere and anytime outside the clinic. DCCURE portable PEMF device which can be applied anywhere at the work or walk or rest. It can be used over or under the clothes as per your preference. You can keep one unit on your office and one unit at home. Dccure comes with rechargable batteries , a fully charged battery will deliver five to six 32-minute treatment sessions. DCcure comes with a treatment pad, fabric belt, battery charge cable, 110 Volt AC adapter, removable belt clip and user’s manual.Credits
