Overcome Pain with Magnetic Therapy

Do magnets can heal? The therapists alternative medicine has long claimed to. Now, this statement is further corroborated by scientific studies that found benefits of magnets for health.

According to a study published in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, researchers from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston found that the magnets are more effective in inhibiting the pain of post-polio syndrome as compared with artificial magnet.
This syndrome is characterized by pain in the legs and usually affects nearly 20% of polio survivors.

In this study, patients were divided into 2 groups. One group was treated with a magnet while the other group treated with artificial magnet. The results quoted show about the site, 76% of patients using magnetic experienced pain reduction. While in the second group, only 18% of patients who experienced pain reduction.

Not only that, there are many other studies showing the benefits of magnets in overcoming the pain of many diseases. Here are a few:

Fibromyalgia

A study conducted at Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston found that magnets can cure pain in the muscles of fibromyalgia (disorders that cause fatigue and pain in muscles). The study found that patients who sleep using magnetic mattresses experienced a significant reduction in pain compared with those who slept on ordinary mattresses.

Neuropathy due to diabetes

Studies conducted at New Your Medical College of Valhalla find, magnetic footwear is more effective in relieving numbness, soreness and pain due to diabetes compared with footwear that is non-magnetic. Evidence was found showing that nearly 80% of patients who experience chronic pain due to diabetes was cured.

The way magnets work

Magnet works with the blood flow. When brought to the skin, the magnet will relax the walls of the capillary so as to accelerate blood flow to an area that hurt. In addition, the magnet also prevents the occurrence of seizures which is the cause of various pains. Magnets work by interfering with muscle contraction. Furthermore, the magnet also interfere with electrochemical reactions that occur inside nerve cells. That would hamper the delivery of messages of pain to the brain.

Does it must with a magnet? Of course not. You can eliminate the pain by taking aspirin or other painkillers. However, unlike these drugs, magnets do not have any risk of side effects that could endanger health.

Choosing a magnet

Magnet which serves medically available in various shapes, sizes and strengths. Magnetic strength is measured in gauss. This type of refrigerator magnets in magnitude of about 10 gauss. This species is too weak. Magnets are used to treat magnitude typically between 450 10 000 gauss-gauss. The greater the strength of the magnet then the ability to relieve pain is also getting bigger.

Putting a magnet

In order to work properly, the magnets should be placed directly over an area that hurt. There is also a magnet that attaches to the plaster. If the permanent magnet can not eliminate the pain after a few days, change the position of the magnet by bringing it close to the nearest acupuncture point. You can read the book to see where the acupuncture points.

Pain in the foot. Magnetic insoles can relieve the pain in the legs and pain in the legs after standing all day.

Arthritis. If the pain is only on the finger, you can put a magnet on the joints. Or, you can use a magnetic bracelet.

Back pain. Place four magnets measure 1.5 inches on one side of the spine or 2 on each side. If you get annoyed at having to use and move some magnets, you can use a magnet measuring 3-4 inches or using a magnetic back brace.

Headache. Put a magnet on the temples or at the back of the head just above the neck. Or, you can also use a magnetic headband.

Elbow. Use a magnetic band around the elbow. In addition, the band of this type can also be used to relieve pain in the hand and arm due to repetitive injuries.