Magnets Reduce Inflammation According to Research (magnetic ball bracelets)

(magnetic ball bracelets): Magnets are in popular use for all sorts of problems. Magnets are seen in back supports, bracelets, and even in shoes. The use of magnets is continuing to grow in popularity. Magnets are even used to help reduce stress. But what does the research say? Do magnets really help to facilitate healing? (magnetic ball bracelets)

Recently research conducted by Thomas Skalak, professor and chair of biomedical engineering, and Cassandra Morris, a former Ph.D. student in biomedical engineering at U.Va. looked at the effects of magnets on inflammation. The study was published in the November 2007 edition of the American Journal of Physiology.(magnetic ball bracelets)

The researchers induced inflammation in rats and then used magnets shortly afterward. The swelling and inflammation were significantly reduced by the magnets. They used magnets that were about 10 times stronger than refrigerator magnets which were about 10 Tesla. (magnetic ball bracelets)

(magnetic ball bracelets) They concluded that magnets could be used to treat injuries by reducing inflammation. The magnets work much like the more popular modalities such as ice. Injured tissues become inflamed because blood cells respond by releasing histamine and heparin. Histamine dilates the blood vessels while heparin inhibits clotting. Both work to bring more blood to the injured area. The magnets help to heal by vasoconstricting the blood vessels. Less blood means less inflammation. (magnetic ball bracelets)

7 Things You Didn't Know About Magnetic Therapy Part 2 (magnetic ball bracelets)

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5. After a personal experience with magnets, Dr. Ronald Lawrence began doing studies on his patients. Dr. Lawrence used magnets to treat carpal tunnel syndrome. In a 22 patient study, 91 percent showed improvement when using magnets for carpal tunnel syndrome. (magnetic ball bracelets)

6. In 1999, researchers at New York Medical College discovered that magnets were effective on nine out of 10 diabetic patients with nerve pain. Since the results of those with the fake magnets were significantly worse, the researchers recommended magnets for all patients with nerve pain. (magnetic ball bracelets)


7. For many years, Vanderbilt neurologist Dr. Robert Holcombe used static magnets to relieve back pain. He said that the pain relief from magnets can be as effective as a shot of morphine. (magnetic ball bracelets)

As evidenced by studies from around the world, as well as anecdotal reports, magnetic therapy (magnetic ball bracelets) can help with many conditions. These conditions include high blood pressure, back pain, peripheral neuropathy, neck and shoulder pain, accelerated wound healing, and even reducing the side effects of chemotherapy.(magnetic ball bracelets)

The most popular application by far for magnetic therapy (magnetic ball bracelets) as a self-treatment is for pain relief, and magnets continue to gain popularity in the United States. As Dr. Dr. Michael Breen pointed out in an article in the Chicago Sun-Times in 2000, magnets are in wide spread usage in many cultures. This a testament to their effectiveness.(magnetic ball bracelets)