What Causes
Pain
Everyone knows that many, many conditions
like osteoarthritis and rhumatism can be very painful. But what is
pain and what causes it?
Pain is the body's warning signal to the
brain that something is wrong, such as an injury or inflamation. It can
sometimes be amplified when the body is experiencing stress or
tension. Pain starts when the body, at the point of injury or
irritation, instantaneously secretes a peptide that starts nerve
fibers sending pain signals through the central nervous system to the
brain. A slight acidic condition is produced in the cells surrounding
the area of pain minorly changing their normal alkaline state. As
long as this condition exists, signals are continually sent to the
brain.
Drugs can dull or mask pain, aspirin
products can temporarily relieve it, but healing generally is
required to get these cells back to their normal alkaline state. Pain
is considered chronic when it has persisted for 30 days or more.
Magnet therapy, acupuncture and osteopuncture are new and old
techniques that have been used to ease the discomfort of pain.
Magnets and the Body
Magnets have been used to treat the body for
centuries. In the last few years, evidence of the positive effects of
magnetic therapy on the body has prompted several medical studies.
Here are some things that have been learned about permanent magnets as presented in the recently published book
"Magnet Therapy - The Pain Cure Alternative" by Dr's Lawrence, Rauche and Judith Plowden.
They state that magnets:
- increase endorphins, the body's own
painkillers
- increase blood flow
- relax muscles
- speed fluid exchanges by improving
capillary action
- flush away the pain's chemistry (acid) from the pain site
Identify The Cause Of
Pain
Magnets should only be used to treat pain
when a medical practitioner has diagnosed and identified the cause.
Pain is a warning signal that you should not ignore or try to treat
yourself without consultation and more knowledge. Do not replace
prescription medications that may be very necessary for your
recovery. Consider magnets as an additive that may aid in reducing your level of pain.
