Magnetic therapy is safe Magnetic therapy is a safe, non-invasive method of applying magnetic
fields to the body for therapeutic purposes. Whether used independently or
as an adjunct to your current treatment, magnet therapy provides effective
natural pain relief for a wide range of conditions, making it an excellent
choice for anyone. It helps speed the healing process and can improve
quality of sleep without any adverse side effects.
Magnetic therapy is
very safe. The World Health Organization has issued a formal statement
confirming that static magnetic fields pose no health risks whatsoever. No
complications have ever been reported with its proper use.
There are certain conditions where magnet therapy should not be used, such
as if you are wearing a pacemaker, defibrillator, insulin pump or any other
implanted electro-medical device or if you are pregnant.
• Effective of magnetic therapy All physical and mental functions are controlled by electromagnetic
fields produced by the movement of electro-chemicals (ions) within the body.
When an injury occurs and tissue is damaged, positively charged ions move to
the affected area, triggering pain and causing inflammation.
In order for pain and inflammation to be relieved and healing to take place,
the electromagnetic fields at the injury site must be restored to their
normal balance. The application of a magnetic field to an injured area helps
restore the electromagnetic fields back to normal levels. The magnetic field
relaxes capillary walls, as well as surrounding muscle and connective
tissues, allowing for increased blood flow. More oxygen and nutrients are
transferred to the injury site, while inflammatory-related toxins are
removed. The overall process restores the normal electromagnetic balance of
the area, relieving pain and inflammation, and promoting accelerated
healing.
According to most experts in the field, if magnetic therapy products are
designed and used properly they can be 80% - 90% effective. The catch is
that Biomagnetics is a far more complex science than most people realize.
Knowing how to accomplish this level of effectiveness is no easy task.
It requires highly specialized designs and manufacturing methods, and
educated guidance for informed use. Sometimes your pain may actually come
from a place that doesn't hurt. For example pain in your knee might be a
result of a hip problem. If magnetic therapy does not seem to be working try
shifting the magnet to another, related area.
Magnetic therapy products can also be placed over acupuncture points. Acu-magnets
are the best choice for this type of treatment. Consult a licensed
acupuncturist to learn more about how to properly apply Acu-magnets. That
depends on the type of condition, its severity, and how long you have been
in pain. Everyone's body will also respond differently to magnetic therapy.
In general older people respond to therapy faster than younger people. For
acute injuries, most people start feeling better in a day or two. Some
actually see results within hours or even minutes. With chronic pain related
conditions, it could take several days or even a week or two before you
start to feel better.
• PRECAUTION Though your pain and swelling may be gone, healing damaged tissue takes
longer. (Bone and tissue damage takes time to repair and mend.) Stopping
magnetic therapy too soon can cause the pain to come back. Consider your
particular injury or condition, and allow a reasonable time for healing to
take place. For example after discomfort from a sprain subsides, continue to
wear the magnetic support or pad for several days to a week, depending on
the severity of the sprain. For chronic conditions such as arthritis, once
the pain and inflammation subside continue using the magnets for several
more days. If you do stop using magnetic therapy and your pain begins to
return, just reapply it for a longer time. Although no studies on the
effects of magnetic therapy during pregnancy have been conducted,
international protocol states magnets should never be used during the first
trimester of pregnancy. To be safe, we recommend you do not use magnets at
anytime during pregnancy
