What is FSM Therapy?
FSM therapy is a treatment that introduces gentle, specific electrical pulses into an area of damaged tissue. The frequencies change pain, function, and even structure in several clinical conditions. FSM is very effective in reducing inflammation, treating nerve, joint, muscle pain, and softening scar tissue. It is also helps with inflammatory conditions such as asthma, liver problems, irritable bowel, cardiovascular disease, and diabetic neuropathies.
FSM uses micro amperage current, the same type of current that occurs naturally in your nerves so you will not feel it. It is safe to use on patients with pins, plates, and artificial joints.
How does FSM Therapy help healing?
FSM therapy speeds up healing by increasing the cellular production of ATP (adenosine triphosphate) by 500%. ATP is the form of energy used by our cells. When damaged or dysfunctional tissue has additional access to ATP it stimulates local healing. This encourages tissue regeneration, reduces excessive inflammation and pain, and enhances repair.
Numerous papers have documented FSM therapies’ ability to improve healing in wounds and fractures. FSM therapy is also shown to reduce inflammation by 62% in just 4 minutes of treatment. Patients who are treated with FSM soon after motor vehicle accidents and surgeries have reduced pain and a greatly accelerated healing process due to the effects of both the current and the frequencies.
Will FSM help with Brain Health?
Yes, FSM can safely and effectively treat the brain. FSM can specifically target the Amygdala, Forebrain, Hippocampus, Corpus Collosum, Vagus Nerve, blood vessels, dura mater, fascia, adipose, and more, to promote healing and optimal function of brain tissues.
How will it work? FSM treats the brain by pairing tissue frequencies with condition frequencies (frequency instructions), such as reduce inflammation, or alleviate congestion. These dual-frequency electrical pulses through the body from a positive electrode pair to a negative electrode pair using hot moist towels. The treatment is sub-sensory, meaning the frequencies match the natural micro-amperage current that is already produced within your cells, and basically works by reminding the tissues what their optimal frequency resonance is.
When the appropriate target tissue is hit with the correct frequency instruction, it can elicit noticeable changes in patient symptoms.
Will FSM help with concussions and whiplash?
Yes, it will.
- Eliminate chronic inflammation from the brain and spinal cord (concussions, whiplash, anxiety, etc.)
- Eliminate swelling/calcifications/trauma from nerve cells in neuropathy
- Repair damaged spinal discs, ligaments, and joint capsules in neck/low back arthritis
- Eliminate painful swelling and repair damaged ligaments in sprains, neck trauma (whiplash)
- Remove trauma from brain neurons causing symptoms from concussions
How Will FSM Help in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) or myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME)?
How it may help:
- Reduction of Inflammation
FSM frequencies may reduce cytokine activity and inflammation, which are often elevated in CFS/ME patients. - Improved Mitochondrial Function
Some protocols target energy metabolism and mitochondrial support, attempting to improve cellular energy production. - Autonomic Nervous System Regulation
FSM can support vagus nerve function, which may help rebalance the autonomic nervous system (often dysregulated in CFS). - Pain Reduction
Many CFS patients experience chronic pain. FSM has been used to reduce myofascial and neuropathic pain. - Detoxification and Tissue Repair
FSM is sometimes used to support liver detox, reduce oxidative stress, and promote tissue healing.
Target Tissues
- Adrenal glands
- Liver
- Vagus nerve
- Muscles
- Brainstem
Some individuals with CFS/ME have reported:
- Gradual increase in energy
- Reduced post-exertional malaise (PEM)
- Better sleep
- Reduced brain fog
- Less widespread pain
However, results vary widely, and not everyone responds.
Is FSM Therapy pain free?
FSM is a pain-free treatment. It requires the patient to be well hydrated so drinking 16oz/500mL of water 2 hours before treatment is highly recommended to obtain maximum results. The current is conducted using wet towels or pads. It is recommended that you bring shorts, a tank top, and/or sports bra. Manual therapy can also be used in conjunction with FSM, and it falls under the scope of practice of Massage Therapists.
Is FSM Therapy covered by insurance?
Most insurance companies cover FSM treatments as it falls under the scope of practice of Massage Therapists.
What conditions benefit from FSM Treatment?
The following is a list of just some of the conditions where FSM could be beneficial:
Pain
- Nerve Pain
- Neuroma
- Reduce Inflammation in Nerve
- Dissolve Scar Tissue Around Nerves
- Carpal Tunnel
- Thoracic Outlet
- Fibromyalgia from Spine Trauma
- Reduce Sympathetic Activity
- Reduce Scarring –
- in dura
- in the spinal cord
- Thalamic Pain Syndrome
- Post Herpetic Neuralgia
- Shingles, Oral, & Genital Herpes
- Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
- Peripheral Neuropathy – following chemotherapy or toxic exposure
- Myofascial Trigger Points Associated with:
- degenerative spinal joints or discs,
- extremity joint degeneration,
- toxicity or organic chemical exposure,
- small intestine inflammation,
- ovarian cysts,
- abdominal oblique muscles associated with colon inflammation
- Disc Injury
- Facet Generated Pain
- Pain from Spinal Ligament Laxity
- Extremity Joint Inflammation Ligament, Tendon, Bursa
- Lateral Epicondylitis
- Gout
- Pelvic Pain-Abdominal Adhesions –
- in the female reproductive system,
- in the digestive system
- Tendency to have recurrent injuries or traumatic life events
Nervous System
- Concussion & Whiplash
- Medulla
- Forebrain
- Midbrain
- Anterior Pituitary
- Hind Brain
- PTSD – Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Trauma – Injury
- DOMS – Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
- Acute Soft Tissue Trauma – onset to 7 days post injury
- Sub Acute Soft Tissue – week 1 to 4 after injury
- Acute Fracture – stress fracture
- Chronic Pain after Repaired Fracture
- Extremity Joint – acute trauma, week 1 to 4
- Extremity Joint, muscle ligament tendon bursa – acute, week 1 to 4
- Shin Splints
Visceral
- Liver Toxicity – virus, fibrosis
- Pancreas Dysfunction
- Insulin Resistance
- GI System – small/large intestine, stomach, esophagus
- Kidney Support
- Kidney Stone Pain
- Urinary Stress Incontinence
- Lung Support
- Bronchial Support – Bronchitis
- Asthma
- Gall Bladder Support
- Immune Support
- Constipation
- Dysmenorrhea
- Uterine Fibroid
- Ovarian Cyst
- Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy
Emotional
- Emotional Relax and Balance
- Depression
Skin
- Skin Anti-Aging
- Acne
- Wound healing
- Skin Allergy reaction – Eczema
- Sunburn
Miscellaneous
- Thyroid Support
- Goiter
- Adrenal Support
- Quiet adrenals and Sympathetics
- Breast Health
- Brain Fog
- Sleep
- Lymphedema
- General Inflammation – Allergy Reaction
- Heart Health
- Pre-Treat to Improve athletic performance
- Post Workout Recovery – Prevent Muscle Soreness
- Post Competition – Quiet Adrenals
- NSAID Recovery
- Arthritis
- Back Pain
- Bone Spurs
- Bruising
- Bursa Inflammation
- Carpal Tunnel
- Cervical Spine Injuries
- Cervical Trauma
- Chronic Inflammation
- Chronic Joint Pain
- Concussions
- Constipation
- Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
- Diabetic and Peripheral Neuropathies
- Dysfunction
- Ehlers Danlos Syndrome
- Facet Joint Pain
- Fascial Adhesions and Scar Tissue
- Fibromyalgia
- Fractures
- Frozen Shoulder
- Golfer’s Elbow
- Headaches
- Inflammation
- Knee Pain
- Ligament Instability
- Lymphedema
- Migraines
- Myofascial Pain
- Neuropathic Pain
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Sciatica
- Shingles
- Spinal Disc Pain
- Sprains/Strains
- Tendonitis
- Tennis Elbow
- TMJ Pain
- Trigger Points
- Whiplash
FSM for Concussions in Calgary
The standard recovery protocol for concussions is rest and avoidance of influences that trigger abnormal brain activity, like bright lights, television images, or electronic devices. The belief is this allows the brain activity to normalize and the brain begin to recover. For most people, concussion symptoms resolve within a matter of hours or days. However, it can take much longer for others, particularly when multiple concussions are involved.
However, recent research suggests even when the symptoms of a concussion appear to have gone, the brain is still not yet 100 percent normal. The results indicate that there is abnormal brain wave activity for years after a concussion, as well partial wasting away of the motor pathways, which can lead to significant attention problems.
CAP Health offers the Brain Repair Protocol that allows us to get to the root case of the symptoms patients are experiencing. We provide unique treatments that have proven highly effective depending on the Brain Repair Protocol results.
FSM is a very effective, complementary therapy that aids the recovery process following a concussion. The instruments we use are designed to detect and specifically address brain wave abnormalities through a two-way system of treatment and biofeedback. We call it “intelligent microcurrent”.
FSM is a completely non-invasive, natural, individualized way to help the brain recover following an injury. We use two instruments in working with concussion:
- The Acuscope works with the brain & nervous system. It is programmed to detect and correct imbalances in alpha, beta and theta waves in the brain. It helps relieves headache, dizziness, light sensitivity, and nerve damage. The Acuscope is also very effective in improving sleep, rest, focus, balance and mental recovery.
- The Myopulse is specifically tuned to work with soft tissues in the head and neck. Since concussion is often accompanied by physical damage, this part of the treatment promotes healing of damaged muscles and blood vessels and releases physical stress.
The typical program for concussion consists of 6 to 10 sessions over a three-week period. The number of visits may increase depending on how long ago the concussion was incurred. Three sessions take place during the first week, two or three the second week, and the rest scheduled based on progress. Each session lasts 60 minutes.
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