In 40 seconds
MS spasticity — increased muscle tone, stiffness, painful spasms — affects up to 80% of people with MS at some stage. PEMF therapy supports muscle relaxation, reduces inflammation, and may modulate central pathways. Always alongside standard care (baclofen, tizanidine, physiotherapy, sometimes botulinum toxin).
Quick facts
- Affects: Up to 80% of people with MS
- Standard treatment: Baclofen, tizanidine, physiotherapy, botulinum
- PEMF role: Muscle relaxation, inflammation, central modulation
- Sessions: 2-3× per week × 8 weeks
How PEMF may help
Spasticity reflects loss of inhibitory control from upper motor neuron damage. Stretching, positioning, and medication form the foundation of treatment.
Practical use
Localised PEMF over affected limbs plus full-body mat. 2-3 sessions per week.
Contraindications
Standard PEMF contraindications: pacemakers, defibrillators, cochlear implants, insulin pumps, electronic implants; active malignancy without specialist clearance; pregnancy (over the abdomen); active infection; epilepsy without GP clearance.
Frequently asked questions
Will it replace my baclofen?
Don't reduce medication without your specialist. Some patients reduce dose under guidance.
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