Is Magnetic Pain Relief Real, Or A Hoax?

Magnetism is one of the core forces of the universe, according to modern science. It is also among the most enigmatic, seemingly capable of generating a multitude of effects that seem wholly unrelated to it. So it is no surprise that some people believe that there is a plausibility behind the seemingly ridiculous idea of magnetic pain relief. At the moment, the idea is hardly considered scientific fact, but some research groups are taking the concept seriously.

This is primarily because there have been no verifiable, concrete details on whether or not magnetic pain relief concepts work, which means that the argument could still go either way. That is, until a more definite answer can be found.

At the moment, there is no verifiable scientific evidence that says magnetic pain relief actually works. Any reports of tests

that have conclusive evidence have turned out to be fraudulent, or the results could not be replicated by independent groups.

In the latter case, it can sometimes be a sign that the studies are rigged or that the results are invalid. However, there is

a healthy amount of anecdotal evidence suggesting that it does work. While not everyone who has tried using it has stated

that it works, there is a large enough number of them to make it worth noting. Most researchers that take magnetic pain relief seriously believe that there are probably a few variables that determine whether the technique will work or not.

In the medical industry, there are basically two types of magnets being utilized. The first is the static magnet, named such

because the field it generates does not change with environmental conditions. The other type would be the electromagnet, which only generates a field whenever an electric current is passed through it. Of these two types, only the former is made commercially available, albeit in a limited capacity. Electromagnets are used only under the supervision of a medical professional, if they are used at all. Reports coming in from tests conducted on both types are conflicting, with some reporting positive effects while others indicate no effects at all. This effectively renders the whole thing inconclusive.

The possibility of a placebo effect coming into play during the use of magnetic pain relief has also been suggested. Some skeptics have suggested that the anecdotal evidence may be nothing more than the result of the placebo effect. The patient believes in the effectiveness of the magnets so much that the body reacts to the belief of getting better, though nothing is really being changed or treated. However, there is not enough evidence to prove that this is the case.

Some scientists have noted that, while magnets may not play a role in relieving pain, it might not be harmful to try it. As far as medical science is aware, using magnetic fields to help fight pain in patients does not have any harmful side effects on the body. There is no guarantee that it will have a positive effect, or any effect at all, but so far, no one has reported any pain-related conditions becoming worse after magnetic therapy.

By harvey

Magnetic Therapy – Can it Help You?

Magnetic therapy has been around for centuries and is gaining popularity and effectiveness in today’s world. Magnetic therapy is a safe, effective, alternative source of pain relief for muscle and joint discomfort. Magnets are non-invasive ways of helping the body heal itself with out adverse side effects. This is an excellent choice for everyone.

Magnetic therapy works by helping the chemicals within the body to move to the affected area. For a body part to heal the site must be restored to its natural state. Pain and inflammation is removed from the area and oxygen and nutrients are moved into the affected area.

Magnetic therapy is safe. Complications should not occur if magnets are used properly. However, if you have a pacemaker, defibrillator, insulin pump or other electro-medical implants you should not use magnets.

Magnetic jewelry can be worn daily so you get continuous therapy. Magnetic jewelry can provide pain relief in your joints. There are two ways that magnet jewelry can provide a stimulus to increase endorphins, a natural way to gain pain relief and help in circulation. This helps to flush out toxins which may be a cause of pain in the body. By using magnets as self-help health care alternative to pain relief of neck, wrist, shoulder, knee, back, elbow or ankle, one may feel relief within a few hours or a few minutes. A beneficial side effect from using magnets could be increased in energy to help carry you through your busy day(s).

Magnetic wraps, braces or supports can be used by athletes or the general population to help heal joints caused by injuries or osteoarthritis to one’s arms, legs, hands, and wrists. By increasing blood circulation to a specific joint(s) the healing time and pain relief is shortened. Magnets can help prevent muscle spasms that occur with pain associated with joint pain.

Arthritis sufferers are probably the largest portion of our population that uses magnetic therapy. Many people often wonder why they waited so long to start magnetic therapy after receiving relief in a short amount of time.

By Mary Isaacs

Do Magnets Work?

The scientific explanation behind magnet therapy is that the magnetic fields produced by magnets (generating electromagnetic current) penetrates the human body thereby affecting the functioning of individual cells and improve the various disorders by taking care of the entire body system. Precisely how the magnetic fields do this remains a mystery, but there are several hypotheses. Some say that the electrical current generated by magnets reprieves the transmission of pain signals in the central nervous system. Others claim that magnets enhance blood flow, increasing the flow of oxygen, and resultantly diminishing pain and swelling. It keeps us pondering "do magnets work"?

What You Can Expect

It is a common belief that magnets work best when placed over a body area that has some degree of intact circulation. Therefore it is ideal to do magnet therapy under the guidance of an expert massage therapist or a doctor. Many people choose to use magnets on their own, however.

For those who question that " do magnets work?", here are some examples.

If you are experimenting magnets for arthritis or another type of pain, you may be advised to buy small magnetic systems that can be tightened to the ailing body part with elastic bandages, tape, or Velcro. These magnets generally produce a magnetic field ranging from 300 to 400 gauss--about ten times powerful than the magnets on your refrigerator. (The intensity of magnetic flux is measured by gauss.) Some people presume that magnets may work in part for conditions like arthritis because attaching them to the nauseous joint acts like a limiting movement, splint.

The time period to undergo a magnetic therapy depends on the type of pain you are experiencing. It can vary from five minutes to a number of hours everyday for several weeks. You can be suggested to use magnetic pillow or magnetic mattress for insomnia, which may generate as much as 4,000 gauss, which may generate as much as 4,000 gauss. (The gauss level should be higher when the magnetic source is farther from the body.)

To date, there has not been enough research completed to determine what, if any, gauss intensity is high enough to be deleterious. Due to MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) machines produce magnetic fields as high as 15,000 gauss with no known deleterious side effects. Magnet therapists claim that the therapeutic magnets is are safe since it poses no health risk. Therefore those who pose the question" do magnets work?'' the only answer is, " yes, they work."

By Allan Wilson