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Many magnet companies have capitalized on this open-minded attitude to treatment by marketing a plethora of devices and products to desperate patients who are willing to try almost anything to find some solace from their suffering.
As always, consumers are strongly advised to spend wisely, since many of these offerings may be overpriced scams with little, if any, verifiable efficacy for providing pain relief.
Do Magnets Help Back Pain?
Magnets are suspected of working by attracting or repulsing charged ions in the blood, causing increased circulation. This is called the Hall Effect.Another theory why magnets increase blood circulation is by expanding and activating capillaries, therefore causing more blood to reach the cellular level. It has been proven that increased blood circulation removes painful waste products from muscles and provides increased oxygenation to painful cells. Improved circulation is also known to speed healing of all types of injuries and is a component of good general health. This makes magnet therapy a good treatment option for some forms of
oxygen deprivation back pain.
Magnetic Therapy Devices
Here are many of the possible types of magnetic jewelry and products used to treat dorsopathy:* Magnetic jewelry. Necklaces to earrings to bracelets to tongue rings. Anywhere jewelery can be worn, magnetized jewelry can be utilized.
* Magnetic insoles. Placed in shoes for magnetic feet. May work as part of a reflexology program.
* Magnetic Glasses / Mugs / Pitchers. Yummy magnetized water. May provide digestive benefits.
* Large therapeutic magnets. Especially for
treating back pain.
Do Magnetic Bracelets Relieve Back Pain?
There is little conclusive proof of any benefits gained from magnetic therapy. The Japanese have done extensive magnetic testing to study potential health benefits and risks. Of course, Japan is the logical place for this research, due to the interest in increasing the speed and efficiency of the bullet train system.
The FDA has approved limited claims for magnet companies to use, until further research is completed. These claims include:* Pain relief
* Improved circulation
* Promotes relaxation
* Enhances wellbeing
There are many variables when considering magnet therapy. The strength, size, polarity and penetrating ability of the magnet all contribute to its potential effects on the body. It is important to get the right magnet for the job, if you decide that magnet therapy is something you would like to try.
Magnetic Therapy Warning
Magnetic fields and electromagnetic fields have been proven to cause many health problems. Headaches, circulation problems, memory loss, heart arrhythmia, auto-immune disease, cancer, cellular mutation and a change in the pH of the body are all common side effects of long-term exposure to powerful magnetic fields.Magnets are not advisable for patients with pace makers, internal defibrillators or pregnant women.
Patients who are considering using magnets to treat pain, or any health issue, are strongly advised to do some independent research as to potential risks which may be involved in product usage.
Magnetic Bracelet Advice
I (surprisingly) have little to say on this topic. I find the idea of magnet therapy interesting and possibly useful for some types of back pain. On the other hand, I don’t like the idea of becoming dependent on any form of treatment, when a CURE is always preferable.If you are interested in exploring magnet therapy for back pain, I would advise you to get the facts before you start. The most common magnetic devices most likely will not harm you in any way and they might actually help. I would suspect the greatest benefit to a magnetic bracelet is a strong
placebo reaction.
A piece of magnetic jewelry is a good investment if you have an open mind to alternative therapies. They are not expensive and might provide more relief with less side effects than a conventional treatment option. Hey, look at the bright side... A magnetic bracelet might just be the next must have accessory for the new fashion season. Get it now and you might be a trendsetter.
Magnetic Bracelet to Back Pain 6/4/06 Revised 2/3/12
Sensei Adam Rostocki
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