What is bioelectronic medicine?
Bioelectronic medicine is a growing field that uses electrical and light signals to treat symptoms and conditions instead of (or alongside) drugs. It works by interacting with the body’s nervous system, which naturally uses electricity and light to control organs, immune responses, and healing.
How does it work?
- Your nerves send electrical messages to tell organs what to do.
- We can measure, understand, and gently change these signals using safe FDA cleared devices.
- By adjusting nerve signals, we are able to help your body reduce inflammation, regulate your nervous system, and boost your energy.
While this image is complex, it provides insight into the neurobiological systems that are influenced by these treatments:
Anti-inflammatory mechanism of vagus nerve. Reference: González-González, María Alejandra, et al. “Bioelectronic Medicine: a multidisciplinary roadmap from biophysics to precision therapies.” Frontiers in Integrative Neuroscience 18 (2024): 1321872.
What fields are involved?
- Biophysics – understanding how electrical signals work in the body
- Neuroscience – studying nerves and the brain
- Engineering – building devices and sensors
- Medicine – applying this knowledge to treat patients
- Data science & AI – analyzing complex nerve signals
Because of this complexity, progress and development depend on collaboration and science across many fields. Evidence informed medicine proceeds evidence-based medicine and is absolutely critical to moving medicine forward.
Examples of conditions that bioelectronic medicine treatment could help with:
- Autoimmune conditions
- Long Covid
- Chronic inflammation
- Heart arrythmia
- Dysautonomia/POTS
- Digestive disorders
- Pain management
- Concussion
- Migraine
- Anxiety
- Mild cognitive impairment/Alzheimer’s
- Parkinsons
- Functional Neurologic Disorders (FND)
Bioelectric Therapies available at NeuroBalance Physical Therapy in Castle Rock:
- Vagus Nerve Stimulation
- Transcranial Photobiomodulation
- Electrical Stimulation with Dry Needling
- Red Light Therapy
- Trigeminal Nerve Electrical Stimulation
These treatments are proven safe and effective, FDA cleared, and are generally painless, providing immediate relief of many symptoms.
