Do not use magnetic therapy if you have a pacemaker or other implanted electrical device, have a cortisone injection in the past 2 to 3 weeks, or are pregnant.

Magnetic Therapy

Magnetic therapy is a safe, non-invasive method of applying magnetic fields to the body for therapeutic and healing purposes. It helps to speed the healing process and improve quality of sleep without any adverse side effects. Whether used independently or as an adjunct to your current treatment, magnet therapy is very effective for natural pain relief due to musculo-skeletal injuries and chronic conditions, making it an excellent choice for anyone.

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, causing pain and swelling. In order for healing to take place, the injured site must be restored to its natural negative electromagnetic charge. Pain and inflammatory-related electro-chemicals must be removed and oxygen and nutrients transferred to the area.

The application of a magnetic field to an injured area helps restore the normal electromagnetic balance. 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 pain and inflammatory-related electro-chemicals are more efficiently removed. The overall process restores the normal electromagnetic balance of the area, relieving pain and inflammation, and promoting accelerated healing.

We clearly see a dramatic reduction in pain and inflammation in treatment for sports injuries. When using magnet therapy, the smooth muscle walls of capillaries (tiny blood vessels) relax, allowing for swelling to be quickly reduced. With improved blood flow and rebalanced cellular ions, the body is stimulated to heal faster, repairing damaged tissue.

Magnetic fields improve peripheral circulation and oxygenation, and rebalance cellular ion concentrations (sodium and potassium). The result is better transport of nutrients and more efficient removal of inflammatory fluids, thereby speeding wound healing and reducing the amount of bruising.