Depending on who you ask, magnet therapy is a complete hoax or
the best thing to happen since sliced bread. People who use magnets
to treat chronic pain will tell you that it works, and better yet,
doesn't have any of the side effects that come with drugs. People
who say magnets are useless for pain control will tell you that
scientific proof shows magnets have no effect on pain. Who's right?
Well, you'll have to decide.
It's true that scientific studies do not prove magnets relieve
pain; however, we both know that science can be slow to determine
how holistic and alternative medicine works. Look at the field of
chiropractic medicine. Everyday millions of people find relief from
chronic pain with chiropractic, and mainstream medicine has only
recently begun to accept it as a valid choice. For many years it
was regarded as quackery.
Magnets have been used to treat chronic conditions such as arthritis,
fibromyalgia, and diabetic neuropathy and well as injuries caused
by trauma. It is believed magnets increase blood flow and interfere
with the electrochemical reactions that cause muscle contractions
involved in many kinds of pain.
About 10 years ago I developed arthritis in my upper back and woke
each morning stiff and sore. I tried medication but found it left
me in a brain fog each morning. Sometimes I even overslept. I did
some research on alternatives to medication and discovered magnets.
I ordered a magnetic mattress pad and had great results. From my
own experience, I can tell you that magnets left me with a feeling
of relaxation and well being. I woke up each morning feeling well
rested, and my joints felt loose. There were no side effects as
with medication.
Magnets are measured in gauss. Medical magnets range in strength
from 450 gauss to 10,000 gauss. The higher the gauss, the better
the pain relief. The price range can vary as well. It's best to
buy from a big online retailer with a flexible return policy. That
way if the product doesn't work for you, it can be returned. The
majority of people who try magnets for pain relief have success
with them. Usually the results are apparent quickly. Use them while
sleeping, and see if you don't awake feeling better.
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