MAG™ Muscle Activation & Growth Therapy
Activate weak muscles. Restore movement. Build a stronger foundation for recovery.
After an injury — or surgery — you might do everything right. You rest, you follow the plan, you try the exercises. But something still feels off. The muscle just doesn't seem to fire the way it used to. That's not in your head. Pain and injury can literally cause the nervous system to shut muscles down as a protective response.
At Acadiana Pain & Performance Rehab, our MAG™ (Muscle Activation & Growth) Therapy uses advanced high-intensity magnetic stimulation to activate muscles that may be difficult to recruit through traditional exercise alone. When integrated into a comprehensive rehabilitation program, MAG Therapy can help restore muscle function, improve strength, and support your return to everyday activities, work, or sport.
What Is MAG Therapy?
MAG Therapy uses focused magnetic fields to stimulate nerves that control targeted muscles, producing strong involuntary muscle contractions.
Unlike traditional electrical stimulation, magnetic stimulation can activate muscles without placing electrodes directly on the skin and may be more comfortable for certain patients. The technology is designed to help engage muscles that have become weak or inhibited due to pain, injury, surgery, or prolonged inactivity.
Treatment is non-invasive, requires no needles or incisions, and is performed while you remain comfortably seated or lying down.
Potential Benefits
When combined with an individualized rehabilitation program, MAG Therapy may help:
- Improve muscle activation
- Increase muscle strength
- Restore neuromuscular control
- Improve joint stability
- Reduce muscle inhibition following injury
- Support rehabilitation after orthopedic surgery
- Improve functional movement
- Complement traditional strengthening exercises
Your clinician will determine whether MAG Therapy is appropriate based on your evaluation and treatment goals.
Who May Benefit?
MAG Therapy may be beneficial for patients experiencing:
- Muscle weakness following injury
- Post-surgical muscle inhibition
- Nerve-related weakness
- Joint instability
- Muscle imbalances
- Chronic weakness after pain
- Pelvic floor muscle dysfunction
- Foot and ankle weakness
- Athletic rehabilitation
- Performance training
Because every patient is different, treatment is tailored to your diagnosis, goals, and stage of recovery.
What to Expect During Treatment
Most MAG Therapy sessions last approximately 30 minutes.
During treatment, the applicator is positioned over the targeted muscle group. You'll experience repeated muscle contractions generated by the magnetic field. These contractions are stronger than what many people can voluntarily produce during exercise, yet most patients tolerate the treatment well.
MAG Therapy is typically performed once or twice per week, depending on your individualized rehabilitation plan.
For the best outcomes, sessions are combined with therapeutic exercise and functional movement training to help translate improved muscle activation into real-world strength and performance.
Why Muscle Activation Matters
Pain often causes the nervous system to "switch off" muscles as a protective response. Even after the pain improves, those muscles may remain underactive, leading to persistent weakness, poor movement patterns, and an increased risk of reinjury.
MAG Therapy helps reactivate these muscles so they can participate more effectively in your rehabilitation program.
Our goal isn't simply to make a muscle contract—it's to restore coordinated, functional movement that supports long-term recovery.
Research & Evidence
High-intensity magnetic stimulation is an emerging area of rehabilitation medicine.
- Early clinical studies suggest high-intensity magnetic stimulation may improve muscle strength, neuromuscular activation, and functional performance in selected patient populations.
- Research has demonstrated benefits for certain conditions involving muscle weakness and pelvic floor dysfunction, particularly when magnetic stimulation is combined with exercise-based rehabilitation.
- Outcomes vary depending on the condition being treated, the treatment protocol, and the individual's rehabilitation program. Ongoing research continues to evaluate its role across orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does MAG Therapy hurt?
No. You'll feel your muscles contract during treatment, but most patients describe the sensation as unusual rather than painful.
How many sessions will I need?
Treatment frequency depends on your condition, rehabilitation goals, and response to therapy. Your clinician will develop a personalized treatment plan following your evaluation.
Can MAG Therapy replace exercise?
No. MAG Therapy is designed to complement exercise—not replace it. It helps activate muscles so they can be trained more effectively during rehabilitation.
Is MAG Therapy safe?
MAG Therapy is generally well tolerated when administered by trained healthcare professionals. However, it may not be appropriate for individuals with certain implanted electronic devices, pregnancy, or other medical conditions. We'll carefully review your medical history before recommending treatment.
References
- Behrens M, et al. Effects of High-Intensity Magnetic Stimulation on Skeletal Muscle Function: A Review.
- American Physical Therapy Association. Guide to Physical Therapist Practice.
- International Continence Society. Clinical Research on Magnetic Stimulation for Pelvic Floor Dysfunction.
Rebuild the Strength You've Been Missing
Strong muscles are essential for healthy movement, joint stability, injury prevention, and long-term recovery. If pain, surgery, or injury has left you feeling weak or unstable, MAG Therapy may provide an additional tool to help restore muscle function.
We'll determine whether MAG Therapy is appropriate for your condition and integrate it into a personalized rehabilitation program designed to help you move stronger, recover confidently, and perform at your best.
Talk with our team at Acadiana Pain & Performance Rehab to learn whether MAG™ Muscle Activation & Growth Therapy is right for you.
Let's Build Your Strength Back Up