Magnetotherapy - is a method of healing by alternating low-frequency and constant magnet field. Treatment by the magnet field is a widespread and rather effective aid for many health problems. Only during the last 30 years, though, the therapeutically effective magnetic fields have been identified through clinical controlled studies.
They are low frequency and low intensity pulsed magnetic fields that are indicated with the ELF (Extremely Low Frequency) acronym. Such low frequencies (not greater than 100 Hz) and low intensities (not greater than 100G) are the base today of Magnetotherapy; a traditional, non-invasive treatment which is particularly indicated to stimulate fractures healing and to slow down the decrease of bone density caused by osteoporosis.
Pulsed Electro Magnetic Fields influence cell behavior by inducing electrical changes around and within the cell. Improved blood supply increases the oxygen pressure, activating and regenerating cells. Improved calcium transport increases absorption of calcium in bones and improves the quality of cartilage in joints, decreasing pain dramatically. Acute and even chronic pain -also caused by osteoporosis- may disappear completely.
As you probably know a magnet has 2 fields- south and north. By means of a definite magnet application it is possible to strengthen or weaken the passage of the energy that leads to improvement of the energy state of an organism. The only important condition is a correct application of magnets on meridians or on zones of influence.
There are three established physical mechanisms through which pulsed magnetic fields interact with living matter.
Summarizing the data on physiological and pathophysiological response to magnetic field exposures we find that these effects are not specific. We can postulate that magnetic field exhibits the following activities:
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Vasodilatation can be caused by Ca2+ that as a consequence causes relaxation of vascular musculature, mainly in preacapillary sphincters. The role of parasympathetic part activation can be considered as well. On the basis of the enhanced metabolic activity in the exposed area (endothelial cells including) higher production of EDRF can be considered as well as increased prostacycline production. Finally, mastocyte activation and M and N receptors block can contribute to this effect.
Analgesic action can be explained by proved enhanced endorphines production as well as by anti-inflammatory and anti-oedematous activity and by spasmolytical action, e.g. in paravertebral muscles. It does not seem to be plausible that as in animals destruction of nerve endings and nerve fibres damages occurs. This should cause skin sensoric disturbances that have never been seen with the only exception in professionals. However, here this effect onset after 1-2 years of the employment.
Anti-inflammantory action - theoretical rationale was proposed by J. Jerabek (1989,1990) based on the above described observations.
It explains how the magnetotherapy works. It is known that PMF affects cellular level. PMF causes activation of enzymatic processes, activation of the metabolic transfers and functions of cellular membrane. Cellular respiration is activated in the exposed area. PMF produces positive changes in immunological condition of the patient, vasodilatation of the arterial part of capillaries, decreases blood coagulation.
A therapeutic aim of the magnets- is a balancing of the energy stream in meridians and chakras of body.
Meridian and chakra pleonasm results from superfluous energy stream in them, which the organism can't independently neutralize. Such condition of the energy system as well as the opposite-deficiency can entail a development of disease. An influence on energy system is performed with stimulation or suppression of the meridians and chakras by magnets. Magnet therapy can render a frank influence on a bodily as well as mental state of a person. This is due to the energy system that has control over all other systems of the body.
High sensitivity of central nervous system is marked to magnet efficacy. Magnet fields eliminate a chronic pain, intensify blood circulation, give vasodilating effect, influence on blood coagulation. Application with the medicative purpose of magnet fields renders antiedemic, anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, anesthetizing and antiallergic action. Magnet fields positively influence on heart. They affect its functions: decreases myocardium oxygen demand and increases myocardial blood flow .
At treatment of tension of ligaments, bones fractures, ambustion and brine slits the magnetotherapy promotes not only recuperation, but also allows to achieve faster result with less quantity of adhesions and good cosmetic effect.
At traumas magnetotherapy reduces time of healing process in two and more times. While treating chronic problems, such as some forms of an arthritis, degenerate conditions, diabetical ulceration and cancer the magnetotherapy has shown magnificent results, occuring in amelioration or recuperation. Fine results are received using the therapy with magnets for treatment of extensive soft-tissue damage like decubitus ulcer, ambustion and many other.
With every year Magnetotherapy is obtaining increasing recognition in medicine. It is connected, on the one hand, with the insignificant list of contraindications and on the other hand - with the wide list of indications.