the novopulse mkx 1 is a state of the art fda listed class i physical therapy device for spine back and neck pain management it advantageously combines the latest pemf research with the newest insights in the application of thermal stimulation for treatment of osteoarthritis it advantageously combines the latest pemf research with the newest insights in the application of thermal stimulation for treatment of osteoarthritis mkx 1 is a non invasive joint specific and computer controlled device it maximizes the therapeutic effect on spine pain by delivering specifically designed pulsed electromagnetic fields into vertebral discs and facet joints cartilage the pulsed magnetic field induces an electric field in the treatment zone with optimal magnitude distribution and orientation in two orthogonal directions from a biological perspective research has shown that the one directional pulsed electromagnetic field stimulation doubles the number of activated a2ar receptors on the cellular membranes and causes a four fold increase in the downstream anti inflammatory effect in other words it causes a metabolic reaction that reduces inflammation the mkx 1 also converts the energy generated from the pulsed electromagnetic fields into heat for a uniquely designed computer controlled thermal stimulation of the treatment zone a 30 minute daily therapy session offers a comfortable experience with a single push button studies have demonstrated thermal stimulation of cartilage boosts production of heat shock protein hsp70 which causes multifold increase in cartilage metabolism and acceleration of the healing process it has also been shown to enhance the therapeutic effects of electrical stimulation the mkx 1 is easy to use requiring a single push button with auto shut off a 30 minute daily therapy session offers a comfortable experience with long lasting pain relief the unparalleled results of novopulse mkx 1 distinguish it from all other devices for the treatment of pain and inflammation