Headaches Studied With PEMF ElectroMagnetic Therapy

Results of this double-blind, placebo-controlled study demonstrated that the administration of a pulsed magnetic field for less than one hour to headache patients produced significant beneficial effects, as shown subjective patient reports, as well as EEG activity.

O. Grunner, et al., “Cerebral Use of a Pulsating Magnetic Field in Neuropsychiatry Patients with Long-term
Headache,” EEG EMG Z Elektroenzephalogr Verwandte Geb, 16(4), December 1985, p. 227-230

This article reports on the case of an acute migraine patient who was successfully treated with external magnetic fields.

R. Sandyk, “The Influence of the Pineal Gland on Migraine and Cluster Headaches and Effects of Treatment
with picoTesla Magnetic Fields,” International Journal of Neurosci, 67(1-4), November-December 1992, p.
145-171.

This study examined the effects of pulsed electromagnetic fields (20 minutes per day for 15 days) in the treatment of patients suffering from chronic headaches. Results indicated the treatment to be most effective in patients suffering from tension headaches, with 88 percent of such patients reporting positive results. Beneficial results were also experienced patients suffering from migraines (60 percent), cervical migraines (68 %), and psychogenic headaches (60 %).

A. Prusinski, et al., “Pulsating Electromagnetic Field in the Therapy of Headache,” Hungarian Symposium on
Magneto therapy, 2nd Symposium, May 16-17, 1987, Szekesfehervar, Hungary, p. 163-166.

Results of this study indicated that pulsating electromagnetic fields (12 Hz and 5 mT) were an effective prophylactic treatment for patients suffering from cervical and migraine headaches.

J. Giczi & A. Guseo, “Treatment of Headache Pulsating Electromagnetic Field a Preliminary Report,”
Hungarian Symposium on Magneto therapy, 2nd Symposium, May 16-17, 1987, Szekesfehervar, Hungary, p.
74-76.

This placebo-controlled, double blind study examined the effects of pulsed electromagnetic fields (2-5 Hz and flux densities of 3-4 mT) on patients suffering from migraine headaches. PEMFs were administered to the head for 10-15 minutes per day over a period of 30 days. Results showed a mean improvement level of 66 percent in patients receiving the treatment, compared to just 23 percent among controls.

L. Lazar & A. Farago, “Experiences of Patients Suffering from Migraine-Type Headache Treated with Magneto
therapy,” Hungarian Symposium on Magneto therapy, 2nd Symposium, May 16-17, 1987, Szekesfehervar,
Hungary, p. 137-140.