Treating pain with magnetic fields is a new alternative medical practice that utilizes magnets to ease pain, heal disease and maintain good health. It’s based upon the principle that the human body’s natural magnetic field should always be in harmony to keep optimum health.
It’s also based upon the principle that magnetic fields may induce physiological and psychological changes in humans. It’s important to know what’s out there before you decide which treatment is best for you. Here are some options you may want to consider:
Acupuncture
This is a Chinese practice involving inserting very thin needles into specific areas of the body. The theory is that if the needle is held in a certain place long enough, it will enter into the body and stimulate the bone cells. At the same time, the magnetic field is said to alter the energy flow within the bone cells, which in turn generates a feeling of relaxation.
Of course, there’s no test to verify how effective this method really is. However, some practitioners claim it can help reduce swelling and stiffness, as well as increase range-of-motion and muscle strength.
Magnets
Magnets are very effective when used to stimulate the bones and tissues. They’re also known to induce analgesia and relaxation. The magnets are placed in a small tank of water, which is then placed near the area of pain or disease. For instance, you may place a magnet near your ankle while you are waiting for a cab at the airport.
The attraction of the magnets may cause the cab driver to arrive faster so that you can reach your home faster. To get the same therapeutic effect, you might want to have a magnetic therapy spa bracelet that can be worn around your wrist.
Static Field
Studies have shown that static fields do help relieve pain. The treatment involves placing a towel on a magnetic field, which induces an electrical current. It has been found that a patient’s pain thresholds decrease after several minutes of applying the static field.
Moreover, the reduction in pain was found to be independent of the intensity of the pain. Thus, static field treatments are effective in providing pain relief in a non-invasive way.
Ionizing Fields
Ionic fields have been found to also be effective in easing pain. In this procedure, strong electric currents are passed through the area being treated. As the electrical current passes through the metal object, the ions are knocked loose and travel to the blood stream, where they find their way to the targeted area.
Electromagnetic Fields
These treatments are conducted with the use of electromagnetic devices called transceivers. These transceivers generate electromagnetic fields. The electromagnetic fields generated by the transceiver are picked up by the patient’s body. The electromagnetic waves relieve the pain by causing stress reduction. Thus, electromagnetic therapy is used as one of the more popular forms of pain relief in the field of electrotherapy.
Studies have shown that magnets can help reduce the pain in people who undergo surgery. Electromagnetic therapy has also been used in the treatment of pain associated with diseases such as arthritis and other degenerative diseases. However, recent studies have shown that magnetic field therapy may also play a role in the treatment of cancer.
These studies suggest that magnetic fields may promote the growth of cancer cells and may slow down the spread of the disease to other parts of the body. Thus, magnetic fields may also be used in the treatment of cancer.
