Unexpected Anti-depressant Effects Seen with Full Body Pulsed Electromagnetic Treatment when Given for Chronic Back Pain in a Patient with Co-existent Severe Treatment Resistant Depression: A Case Report

Abstract

Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) treatment is a non-invasive modality that uses low-frequency electromagnetic
waves to stimulate cells and tissues in the body. When given as full body treatment, it has shown positive results
in chronic back pain. Transcranial usage of PEMF has previously been explored for management of treatment
resistant depression (TRD).
We report a patient of TRD where full body PEMF was used for chronic back pain. At the end of three weeks
treatment, patient showed significant improvement in his symptoms of chronic back pain and surprisingly also
reported reduced symptoms of co-existent TRD.
Key clinical message: Full body PEMF maybe administered in patients of TRD with CBP for beneficial effects in
both clinical conditions