Use a magnet to reduce arthritis pain.

• Magnet therapy is one option for those suffering from arthritis pain and with a little bit of research and reading, you can decide for yourself if it will work for you. If you or someone you love is struggling with pain from arthritis, you have no doubt noticed that there are a wide variety of cures that have a similar wide variety of effects on different individuals. A medication that works on one person can turn out to be completely useless on another person and while some exercises make one person limber, they'll make another person's condition even worse. The nature of arthritis is such that every person who suffers from it needs to come up with their own solutions and response. Magnetic therapy has had a profound effect on the lives of some with arthritis pain, so this is one option that you should consider, whether you're looking for less reliance on painkillers or simply interested in exploring different options.

Magnetic Therapy has been around for a long time.

• Magnetic therapy is nothing new. In ancient Greece, people used lodestones, stones with magnetic properties that enabled them to act as compasses, to cure a wide variety of physical ailments and in China, people have been using magnet therapy for more than two thousand years. In Egypt, Cleopatra's beauty was reportedly enhanced by sleeping on a mattress lined with magnets. As you can see many cultures and countries have made use of the magnetic therapy, but the question becomes how does it work?

Studies.

• The use of magnetic therapy has been claimed to alleviate symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome and tendonitis, not to mention arthritis. It is important to remember that this is considered an alternative healing method, and has not had a lot of scientific investigation done. One study done in New York suggested that when sufferers of chronic pain in their heels were given both insoles with a magnetic foil liner and without, there were no results that showed a marked improvement either case. Similarly, when results were compared between people using magnetic therapy and people using placebos, there was no noticeable difference in the results, suggesting that magnet therapy does not have a terribly profound effect. However, another test done in Houston showed that 76% of the patients using magnets showed improvement, over only 19 percent of those who were only given false, placebo magnets. Both studies were conducted scientifically, and the results remain inconclusive.

• However, there are a lot of people who have claimed that magnetic therapy has turned their lives around and given them a life without pain. Some wear magnetic bracelets to alleviate the pain in their hands, while others wear magnetic necklaces to take away the pain in their necks. Magnets can be bought in arm and leg bracers, even in mattress pads to be placed on top of your bed. The drawing power of a magnet is registered in the number of gauss. The strength of a magnet used for therapy is anywhere from 300 to 4000 gauss; compare this to a refrigerator magnet which has only 60 gauss.

Why try it?

• The question becomes, why you should try magnetic therapy. The most compelling argument to try it is that sometimes it seems to work, and when it does the effects can be dramatic. Sometimes magnets work when nothing else does. Similarly, they can be a very small investment compared to other treatment, and you can discard it if it does not seem to be working for you. One guide suggests trying the magnet directly above the trouble area for a few days, and if there are no results to move it over the nearest acupuncture point. If it does not give results in thirty days, it most likely will not work. A definite time line like this can be very attractive for those who are tired of waiting for the drugs to kick in and for their bodies to acclimatize to them.

What to look for.

• If you are interested in magnetic therapy, there are a few things that you need to keep in mind. One is that there is no scientific basis for magnetic therapy. Another is like any medication on treatment, results can and will vary wildly. Even if it works for a close relative, there's a fairly good chance it will give you different results. If you have a pacemaker or other implanted electronic device, it will be strongly recommended that you avoid magnetic therapy, as the strength of the magnet can interfere with the proper working of the device in question. If you have one of these devices, you should not proceed with magnet therapy without the supervision of a doctor; there does need to be a consultation to prevent the possibility of a very serious issue. If the person suffering from the arthritis pain is a child, make sure that you seek a proper medical diagnosis and consult with a doctor before starting up treatment of any kind.

Where can I get a magnet?

• To get access to magnetic therapy, you don't have to go far. Even drugstores and pharmacies usually have some form of magnet therapy available for sale, and by searching online, you will find many more. You can expect to spend anywhere from a few dollars to a thousand dollars depending on the product. One thing to keep in mind is that you need to be wary of anyone claiming that magnet therapy has any basis in fact; at this time, there is nothing that tells us this, and it is dishonest to portray it as such.

• When you are suffering from arthritis pain, you owe it to yourself to try a number of different treatments and to do whatever it takes to make you feel better. If you have the means and the interest, magnet therapy might be able to help you deal with your pain. For information on this, and other options, check out www.help-with-arthritis-pain.com and see what might work for you today!

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