What is magnetic therapy? The essence of the method, indications and contraindications

Indications for magnetic therapy

• Pain syndrome in neurological diseases (osteochondrosis, intercostal neuralgia).
• Reduced (impaired) patency of cerebral vessels.
• Diseases of the cardiovascular system of varying severity. The decision on appropriateness is made by the attending physician.
• Diseases and traumatic lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
• Infectious diseases of the respiratory system (as an adjuvant to enhance the body’s immune properties).
• Diseases and disorders of the gastrointestinal tract.
• As an aid in the treatment of diseases accompanied by inflammatory processes in otolaryngology, ophthalmology, dentistry, dermatovenerology, neurology.
• Various skin lesions: trophic ulcers, burns, frostbite, difficult-to-heal wounds.
• As an adjuvant in the treatment of the consequences of cancer, to reduce the spread of metastasis and increase natural antitumor protection.
• Chronic fatigue syndrome.
• Sleep disturbance.
• Spinal and traumatic brain injuries.
• Vegetovascular and cognitive disorders.
• Vertebro-basilar disease.

Effects and actions of magnetic therapy

The principle of operation of magnetic therapy lies in magnetic fields artificially created around the object being treated, which can be constant or variable, pulsed or continuous. It has been clinically proven that such influences can trigger complex physicochemical processes in tissues, which provoke a change in the orientation of protein molecules and calcium ions in accordance with the direction of wave movement. This action leads to the stimulation of complex redox processes that can optimize blood supply to tissues and activate fermentation.

Magnetic therapy has a positive effect on the condition of patients with hypertension. It helps prevent crises and mitigates the symptomatic manifestations of the disease. And since high blood pressure leads to various complications in the form of cardiovascular pathologies, in this case powerful protection against them is provided.

Magnetic therapy provides the following effects:

• Activates central and peripheral blood circulation;
• Accelerates blood microcirculation and lymph flow;
• Saturates tissues with oxygen and nutrients;
• Provides detoxification of biological fluids;
• Stimulates the synthesis of endorphins - natural “painkillers” produced by the human body;
• Regenerates tissue and accelerates healing of wounds, ulcers (including trophic ones), fractures;
• Reduces blood viscosity and normalizes its rheology;
• Acts as a trophostimulating and lymphatic drainage agent;
• Optimizes cellular and humoral immunity;
• Creates ideal fermentation to relieve swelling and inflammation;
• Heals bones and joints after injuries;
• Facilitates general well-being, has an analgesic effect;
• Improves the functional activity of the limbs.

Low frequencies of magnetic fields are used to relieve inflammation and pain, and higher frequencies are used to relax blood vessels and stimulate the flow of fresh arterial blood to affected tissues. Negative fields are used in the treatment of metabolic dysfunctions that provoke painful conditions during cellular degeneration. The procedure strengthens capillaries, helps achieve normal blood microcirculation, cleanses it of toxins and other substances potentially dangerous to the body.

Contraindications

• Pregnancy.
• Blood diseases, including bleeding disorders.
• The patient has a pacemaker and other magnetic devices and systems.
• Infectious diseases.
• Serious mental illness.
• Early stages of the post-infarction period.
• Hypotension in the acute stage.
• Damage to the skin at points of contact with the elements of the device.
• Tumor neoplasms.
• A number of chronic diseases in the acute stage.
• Increased temperature, fever.
• Individual intolerance to procedures of this type.
• Cardiovascular failure.
• Aneurysm and thrombosis (tendency to them).
• Atherosclerosis of cerebral vessels and systemic diseases of the circulatory system.

The principle of operation of the magnetic field

Scientists around the world agree that without the Earth's magnetic field, life on our planet could not exist, at least in the form of protein compounds known today. It prevents the penetration of ionizing radiation from the Sun into the atmosphere, which has the potential to destroy all life. However, there is no consensus regarding the effects of artificial fields created by various devices and energy installations on the body. Today, a sufficient amount of data has already been collected to reasonably “suspect” cell phones of having a negative impact on the human brain.

Magnetic therapy is rarely used as an independent treatment method; it is usually combined with medications and other procedures

The positive effect of the magnetic field is associated primarily with its ability to change the properties of iron atoms that make up the tissues of the human body. Thus, under the influence of magnetic fields, the magnetization of iron atoms in red blood cells increases, which improves the transport properties of hemoglobin. This, in turn, ensures better saturation of tissues with oxygen, while the metabolic rate increases. In addition, the magnetic field can increase the tone of the lymphatic vessels, which improves the body's detoxification processes.

Increasing metabolism and increasing vascular tone, coupled with cleansing the body of toxins and saturating tissues with oxygen, leads to such effects as:

• reduction of edema of cardiac and renal origin;
• reduction of inflammatory processes;
• reduction of pain of various nature;
• acceleration of tissue regeneration after injuries, burns, operations;
• improving the functioning of the nervous system;
• improvement of the condition of the skin in case of non-infectious skin diseases, etc.

It should be kept in mind that exposure to the north and south poles of a magnet has different effects. Thus, the north magnetic pole has a stimulating effect on the entire body, while overall tone, performance, and mental activity increase, while at the same time there is an increase in acidity and activation of the development of bacteria. The latter circumstance determines one of the contraindications for magnetic therapy. Magnetic stimulation should not be used in the presence of acute infectious processes in the body.

Under the influence of the south magnetic pole, pain is reduced, inflammation is reduced, bacterial growth stops, acidity decreases, vascular elasticity increases, fat breakdown is activated, and the functioning of the nervous system is normalized.

Among other things, the magnetic field increases the permeability of cell membranes and the vascular wall, thereby improving access to tissues of various medicinal substances. This effect explains the widespread use of magnetic devices in physiotherapy.

How does the procedure work?

• The patient lies down on the couch or sits on a stool (depending on the area being treated).
• The doctor installs 1 or 2 active inductors. In cases where two inductors operate simultaneously, a distance of at least 5 centimeters is left between them. Fastening is done by contact or with a gap of 0.5–1.5 centimeters.

Magnetophone elastic applicators are installed contact-wise and secured with bandages-fixers so that the contact is not broken, while maintaining comfort for the patient. The first session lasts no more than 5 minutes. The duration of the following sessions averages from 15 to 20 minutes. The course of therapy consists of 20 sessions conducted daily, without breaks. The duration of the procedure and the intensity of the impact are set and adjusted by the doctor. After the end of the session, the patient is usually recommended to refrain from going outside for a while (several minutes) and to refuse intense physical activity. Magnetic therapy has become widespread as a manipulation carried out for therapeutic and rehabilitation purposes.

The Scandinavian Health Center offers magnetic therapy services.

Our clinic has a wide range of domestically produced devices. BIOMAG device (Czech Republic) for 3D magnetic therapy (volumetric). Low frequency vibration magnetic therapy (Magneto QS, Italy). The center’s doctors are ready to provide qualified advice on all issues of interest to patients.

Advantages

Treatment with Almag has many advantages. The most important of them:

• ease of use - to conduct a session, you do not need to have special knowledge and skills;
• the ability to influence not only the skin, but also the internal organs of a person - this is achieved due to the fact that the magnetic field can penetrate 6-8 cm inside the human body;
• safety of the device - subject to the basic precautions indicated above, it can be used by elderly people, as well as people in a weakened state;
• good tolerance of the magnetic field by patients for whom other physiotherapeutic procedures are contraindicated;
• complete absence of any dependence or addiction, as well as side effects - you can calmly stop the procedures at any time;
• Almag treatment can be done at home, so you don’t have to periodically visit the treatment room, wait in line, or arrange an appointment time6;
• the ability to cover various problem areas in one course;
• long-term use - the average lifespan of the device is 5 years, but it can serve you longer.

The main advantage of the Almag 01 device is, of course, its high efficiency. It is confirmed by clinical studies conducted, in particular, at the Russian Scientific Center for Restorative Medicine and Balneology of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation and the Moscow City Clinical Hospital No. 1 named after N. I. Pirogov.

General magnetic therapy device MAGNITOTURBOTRON: Treatment results.

After completing a course of procedures, patients significantly reduce their medication intake, and some completely abandon them. Magnetoturbotron is guaranteed to have a positive effect on the following diseases: spinal osteochondrosis, neurocirculatory dystonia, bronchial asthma, chronic obstructive bronchitis, as well as all diseases of the upper respiratory tract. A significant improvement was noted in diabetes mellitus - blood sugar levels decrease (in some cases, more than 3 units), and as a result, the general condition improves.

Therapeutic (clinical) effects of OMT.

As evidenced by the experience of medical practice, treatment of diseases of various etiologies using OMT methods is accompanied by many clinical effects:

• NORMALIZATION OF BODY TEMPERATURE;
• REDUCTION OF LYMPH NODES;
• INCREASED JOINT MOBILITY;
• REDUCED BLOOD PRESSURE;
• RESOLUTION OF INFILTRATIVE TISSUE;

• IMMUNOMODULATING;
• REDUCED BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS;
• CLEANING THE URINARY TRACT FROM CONCREMENTS;
• HYPOTENSIVE (RELAXATION OF VESSEL WALLS, NORMALIZATION OF NEUROHUMORAL REGULATION);

• ACTIVATION OF REGENERATION OF TISSUE, VESSELS (REPARATIVE OSTEOGENESIS);
• PAIN RELIEF (RELIEF OR DISAPPEARANCE OF PAIN), IMPROVEMENT OF EMOTIONAL AND PSYCHOPHYSICAL STATE, SLEEP;
• RESTORATION OF PERIPHERAL NERVE FUNCTIONS.

How do OMT procedures help with osteochondrosis? The vortex magnetic field of the Magnetoturbotron apparatus has regenerative properties and causes an improvement in the blood supply to tissues, organs, and cells. Treatment of osteochondrosis is impossible without treating the autonomic disorders that always accompany it and restoring the microcirculation of adjacent tissues, so there is no alternative to the use of general magnetic therapy in the treatment of osteochondrosis, protrusions, and herniated intervertebral discs. Restoration of the body. The Magnetoturbotron device is used for faster recovery after surgery, including plastic surgery. It is useful for various dermatitis, as well as other skin diseases. In cosmetology, this technique increases the effectiveness of massage, activates the processes of cell division and tissue regeneration. Thanks to it, collagen fibers of tissues are more intensively synthesized, the skin becomes smoother and more elastic. Magnetic fields can successfully fight cellulite - they promote the natural resorption of fatty tissue.

General magnetic therapy: Procedures

The treatment session lasts 10-30 minutes, the course of treatment consists of 6-12 procedures, depending on the type or severity of the disease. In about a third of patients, improvement occurs not during treatment, but 1-2 weeks after completion of the course. The therapeutic effect lasts for 4-6 months.

Treatment can be carried out without removing clothing, ointment, plaster bandages, since the magnetic field penetrates through them unhindered. The inductor is large enough to comfortably accommodate patients of any height or weight, so patients feel very comfortable during the treatment session.

GENERAL MAGNETOTHERAPY: INDICATIONS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS

Magnetotherapy: world experience

• Magnetic therapy is very effective in reducing pain, relieving various types of inflammation and swelling.
• Magnetic therapy also restores and promotes cell growth and tissue regeneration in the human body. Red blood cells contain hemoglobin, which in turn contains iron.
• Magnetic therapy affects the iron in the blood, through which it reaches every part of the body. Vortex magnetotherapy removes excess calcium and cholesterol.
• Magnetotherapy cleanses the entire body, cleanses and ionizes the blood, achieving a blood thinning effect, and as a result, the activity of the heart is normalized and blood pressure is stabilized.
• Magnetic therapy does not require any medications, injections, or tonics. Only magnetic field!
• Magnetic therapy has traditionally been considered the most effective treatment in terms of cost, risk, and has demonstrated success where other “traditional” methods have failed. In many countries around the world, interest in natural methods of treatment is growing and magnetic therapy is becoming more widespread. According to American sources, magnetic therapeutic devices worth about one billion dollars were sold in 1996, while in 2009 this amount exceeded $3.5 billion.

Magnetotherapy: benefits

• combination of therapeutic and preventive factors;
• no side effects;
• stimulating the body's own forces;

• absolute harmlessness;
• complex impact;
• inexpensive method of treatment;
• absence of unpleasant sensations;

• natural nature therapy;
• compatible with other types of physiotherapy;
• improvement of immunity, lymphatic drainage of the whole body.

Additional information about the method Read more...

What is magnetic therapy

As the name suggests, magnetic therapy is a method that uses magnetic fields to restore cellular biochemical balance exclusively for therapeutic and health purposes. Simply put, every cell in our body has a certain electrical charge, which in the event of injury or pathology tends to decrease and causes inflammation and pain. Applying in these cases Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields (hence the acronym CEMP which you have heard about if you have reported this) restores the correct cellular polarization and therefore their correct bio-molecular functioning. It may seem simple, but in fact it is always good to have a clear understanding of some of the concepts that are fundamental to the success of treatment.

How much does a magnetic therapy device cost?

Today the market offers a wide range of products for any need and any budget. Leaving aside models for physical therapists and specialists, there are many manufacturers that offer home models that are very easy to use and with excellent features for home magnetic therapy. Read this article to learn how to choose a magnetic therapy device. A high-frequency device can cost from 120 € for the simplest models to 200 € for the most complete and accessorized, while a low-frequency device model can cost from 250 € for basic models up to a cost of 500 € for a two-channel and high power model. Let's see which features increase the purchase price:

• second channel equipment or the ability to connect a second solenoid so it can treat more than one body part at a time (for home models, a second solenoid may be optional)
• number of stored programs : the most complete models can even contain 35 programs, allowing you to work with many diseases
• maximum output power . The strength of the magnetic field is measured in gauss, and the higher it is, the more we can treat diseases more deeply. Plus, the most powerful devices are also the longest-lived.
• number and type of accessories supplied : a model with one emitting strip will certainly be cheaper than another model with two emitting strips or irradiating mat
• select the latest manufactured products : Manufacturers are required to update device software for the certificate of conformity to be valid, so purchasing a recently manufactured product allows you to take advantage of the latest rehabilitation protocols (many manufacturers also offer updates to installed software over time)

Ultimately, when you decide to buy a magnetic therapy device, always pay attention to the model offered by the seller: first of all, make sure that it is a model certified by the Ministry of Health as a CE medical device, which has stored the programs suitable for what you need to take care of. . Based on the above, you should always indicate whether you want a low-frequency or a high-frequency device, because, as we have seen, this difference is fundamental for therapeutic purposes .

When and how to use it

Whether in the field of rehabilitation , for example, of limbs after an accident or in the care of chronic localized diseases , it should certainly be noted that treatment with magnetic therapy, like all other treatments carried out with the help of an electromedical device, it should always be prescribed or recommended by a medical specialist trained in this field , who will be able to assess both the benefits and possible risks to our health. The realization that it is actually necessary to carry out magnetic therapy cycles is fundamental. Recommending a form of therapy to ourselves that we don't know how it affects us can lead to the same results as taking the wrong over-the-counter medication. So, let's be careful because we may find ourselves in a situation where we have wasted time and money on something that has not yielded any tangible benefit! To best perform magnetic therapy cycles, it is also useful to learn how to properly use the device we have. Manufacturers of magnetic therapy devices (at least the best Italian brands) always include a complete booklet on use and maintenance with all the necessary information. Always read it carefully and, if necessary, follow the rehabilitation protocol specified by the manufacturer, or, alternatively, contact the therapist you are being treated by or whoever rented the magnetic therapy device to us.