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Watch the Interview: Frequency Specific Microcurrent with Dr. Carolyn McMakin

The Resonance Effect: How Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) is Revolutionizing Pain and Injury Recovery

In the world of pain management and physical therapy, a revolutionary technique is gaining traction: Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM). This method, pioneered by Dr. Carolyn McMakin and detailed in her book The Resonance Effect, focuses on treating the root causes of pain and dysfunction—often found deep within the nervous system and cellular communication—rather than just the symptoms.

In a fascinating interview on the NeuFit Undercurrent Podcast, Dr. McMakin dives into the history, clinical science, and dramatic results achieved with FSM over the past 20 years.

Beyond Electricity: How FSM Works

FSM uses extremely low-level electrical currents (microcurrent) combined with two specific frequencies: one targeted to the condition (e.g., inflammation, scar tissue) and one targeted to the tissue (e.g., tendon, nerve, spinal cord).

The central hypothesis, supported by two decades of clinical observation, is that these frequencies work by changing cell signaling [05:47].

Dr. McMakin explains that the specific frequencies appear to:

• Reset Cellular Receptors: Receptors on the outside of cells can be modified by trauma or toxins, getting stuck in an abnormal configuration. FSM helps reset these receptors, changing what the cell expresses [08:04].

• Resonate with Bonds: In the case of scar tissue, the frequency is believed to resonate with the electromagnetic bonds holding collagen fibers together, effectively "dissolving" abnormal scarring [25:44].

Treating the Cause, Not Just the Symptom

One of the most powerful concepts in FSM is its diagnostic component [31:06]. Dr. McMakin stresses that the tight muscle is almost never the problem; it's a protective mechanism driven by the cerebellum trying to shield something deeper, such as a damaged ligament, joint, or even an internal organ.

For instance, a rock-hard quadratus lumborum (QL) muscle in the low back might not be fixed by massage or muscle treatment. The real cause could be scar tissue adhesions between the QL and the kidney or ureter due to a past infection [15:30]. By running the correct frequencies for "scar tissue" and the "kidney" or "ureter," the muscle instantly relaxes.

Key Conditions Addressed by FSM

FSM has shown remarkable success in treating conditions that often fail to respond to traditional therapies:

• Chronic Pain & Inflammation: Frequencies can dramatically reduce inflammatory cytokines in the spinal cord, leading to profound results in conditions like Fibromyalgia associated with spine trauma [17:40].

• Scar Tissue & Adhesions: FSM can be used to thin out abnormal scar tissue—even in severe cases like burn scars and abdominal adhesions—leading to immediate improvements in range of motion and pain reduction [27:10].

• Neuropathic Pain: FSM effectively treats nerve-related pain by addressing the central nervous system, including the spinal cord and midbrain structures like the thalamus (the pain center) [38:15].

• Tendon and Ligament Injuries: By targeting the exact tissue (tendon, bursa, or periosteum) and the specific condition (like inflammation or "torn and broken"), practitioners can see injuries like Achilles tendinopathy resolve quickly and permanently [12:51], [20:05].

FSM offers a powerful, predictive way to treat complex issues by changing the conversation at the cellular level, offering new hope for those dealing with chronic and difficult-to-resolve pain.