As already discussed there are numerous ways to apply magnets to the
body. Over the past 7 -10 years magnetic development has been prolific, with
suppliers and manufacturers designing devices that will cover virtually every
part of the body. It is now relatively easy for a therapist to find a magnetic
device to suit almost everyone. Not only is there a wide profusion of devices to
choose from they are also available in a multitude of different strengths.
You may wonder why we need such a wide array of devices in so many different
strengths and the answer is the same as to why are there so many different types
and strengths of pain killing drugs.
Every person’s body reacts to substances, chemicals and electrical impulses in a
slightly different way. Your doctor may prescribe, for example, Tramadol ( a
morphine based pain killer) to one patient with a dose of 50mg four times a day,
another patient may be prescribed 100mg four times a day. The reason for this
difference in dosage is that the first person metabolises (absorbs) the drug
very easily, the second person does not metabolise the drug very easily so the
pain relief is not as efficient and they require a stronger dose to feel the
same level of pain relief as the first person.
This principle is exactly the same with magnetic therapy, some people absorb a
magnetic field very easily and rapidly and will feel a very dramatic respond in
just a day or two. At the other end of the scale a few people absorb a magnetic
field very slowly and they will find that they have to persevere for as long as
6 weeks before their body responds to the magnetic field. I might add that this
group is very small. There is no average length of time for results as they vary
so much between individuals but most people will have felt a result at some
point within 2 days-2 weeks of commencing treatment. Just as with drug
treatments are tailored to the individual patients needs so should magnetic
therapy treatments.
Hundreds of thousands of people self medicate with over the counter (OTC)
medications every day because they do not have the time, can’t get an
appointment or simply do not want the inconvenience of going to the doctor. This
can often lead to a delay in receiving the correct treatment for their
particular ailment. Whilst OTC medication does have an important role to play in
healthcare provision they are not a substitute for professional medical advice
and treatment.
