General indications and contraindications to magnetotherapy

For the treatment of many diseases, physiotherapeutic procedures are prescribed. They promote rapid recovery, accelerate rehabilitation, and often reduce the need for drug therapy. One of the most highly effective methods of physiotherapy is magnetotherapy. The technique is suitable for treating many pathologies of internal organs and systems, but magnetotherapy also has its own contraindications.

• Physiotherapy
• Useful
• Apparatuses
• Indications
• Contraindications to use
• Procedure
• During pregnancy
• For children
• At home

Physiotherapy

Magnetotherapy is a method of physiotherapy that is often used in the conservative treatment of various diseases and in the process of rehabilitation after surgicalinterventions on the locomotor apparatus and spine. The magnetic field has a healing effect on the entire body, improves the blood supply to the spinal cord and brain, saturates the heart muscle with oxygen, which has a beneficial effect on blood sugar, arterial pressure, immunity and the function of internal organs.

For therapeutic purposes, an alternating or permanent magnetic field of high and low frequency is used. According to scientists, the strength of the positive changes in the body and the therapeutic effectiveness of the sources of the constant field are inferior to the variables. Therefore, at the present time in magnetotherapy, a variable magnetic field of low frequency is most often used.

Under the influence of magnetic fields in the tissues appear eddy electric currents, the intensity of which is proportional to the magnitude of the induction of the magnetic field and the electrical conductivity of biomaterials. The highest indicators of electrical conductivity are characterized by cerebrospinal fluid and serum, so these tissues are the most susceptible to magnetotherapy.

The effect of magnetotherapy on the body is not uniform everywhere. The nerves react first to the impulses, then the internal glands and organs of perception. Then the heart, vessels, muscles and digestive organs follow, the lungs and the skeleton answer the last.

Magnetotherapy is mainly transferred without pronounced negative effects, but sometimes there is an individual reaction to the procedure, for example, nausea or dizziness. Such a reaction is temporary and takes place after the procedure for 30-50 minutes.

How useful is

The endocrine, nervous and cardiovascular systems are most affected by magnetotherapy. Magnetic fields of low frequencies stimulate the functioning of the thyroid gland, adrenal glands, genital organs and other endocrine glands, which significantly increases the resistance and resistance of the organism to diseases.

The method has the following beneficial effects on the human body:

• Increases the vascular tone, reduces blood clotting and improves its performance.
• Calms the nervous system, reduces irritability, improves sleep.
• Reduces lymph nodes.
• Strengthens the immune system.
• Improves joint mobility.
• Restores peripheral nerve function.
• Painlessly cleanses the urinary tract from stones.
• Normalizes bile excretion, bile formation, improves microcirculation in the pancreas, liver, and motor function of the digestive tract.
• Normalizes temperature.
• In the respiratory system reduces stagnation, improves respiratory function and bronchial patency.
• Renews and accelerates the production of collagen( a substance responsible for the elasticity and elasticity of the skin).

Apparatuses

Among the devices of magnetotherapy, presented in the modern market, the most popular are:

• Apparatus Almag.
• Alimp-1.
• Mag-30.
• Mavit( ULP-01).
• Magafon-01.
• Magnolia.
• AMT-02 Magnet.
• Cascade.
• AMnp-01.
• MST-01 Master.
• PoliMag-01.

These devices affect the body by means of a pulsed or low-frequency traveling magnetic field. The dimensions and shape of the instruments allow them to be applied on any area of ​​the body, both at home and in medical institutions.

Indications

• Orthopedics: arthrosis and arthritis, rheumatism, osteochondrosis.
• Neurology: dizziness, headaches, neuralgia of various genesis, disturbance of wakefulness and sleep, chronic fatigue syndrome, dyscirculatory encephalopathy, cognitive disorders, cerebral palsy, vertebrobilar disease, memory loss, birth trauma and their consequences.
• Cardiology: coronary heart disease, hypertension, cardiovascular disease prevention, cardiosclerosis.
• Traumatology and surgery: bruises, fractures, trophic disorders, stretching, preparation for surgery, dislocations, soft tissue injuries, suffered craniocerebral trauma and spine trauma.
• Vascular diseases: lymphatic disorders, thrombophlebitis, atherosclerosis, obliterating endarteritis, Raynaud's syndrome, chronic venous insufficiency, varicose veins, acute cerebrovascular insufficiency, vegetative-vascular dystonia, disorders of cerebrospinal circulation.
• Gastroenterology outside exacerbation: colitis, gastritis, pancreatitis, chronic cholecystitis, peptic ulcer and duodenal ulcer, dyskinesia of bile ducts.
• Cosmetology: cellulite, rejuvenation, overweight.
• Endocrinology: diseases, metabolism, adrenal and ovarian, non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus and its consequences.
• Gynecology: climacteric syndrome, infertility, chronic inflammation of the uterine appendages, before surgical treatment of uterine fibroids, endometriosis and other female diseases.
• ENT organs: otitis, rhinitis, rhinosinusitis, laryngitis, pharyngitis, tracheitis.
• Psychiatry: anxious and compulsive states, depression, social phobia.
• Pulmonology: tuberculosis in the inactive phase, pneumonia, bronchitis, hormone-independent bronchial asthma.
• Narcology: addiction, alcoholism, withdrawal syndrome, substance abuse.
• Bioenergetics: normalization of human biorhythms.
• Urology: cystitis, prostatitis, prostate adenoma, male infertility, urethritis, gout, erectile dysfunction, impotence, dysuric syndrome, hemorrhoids, pyelonephritis, urolithiasis, chronic inflammation of seminal vesicles.
• Dermatology: burns, wounds of the skin, bedsores, frostbite, eczema.
• Ophthalmology: optic neuritis and atrophy, retinal dystrophy, uveitis, penetrating corneal wounds, cataracts, eye contusion, corneal erosion, children's amblyopia, primary glaucoma.
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Contraindications to use

Do not use magnetotherapy in the following cases:

• Heart rhythm disturbances and heart failure.
• Surgical interventions on vessels and heart, suffered myocardial infarction, stenting.
• Hypotension( low blood pressure).
• Bleeding.
• Presence of a pacemaker.
• Increased thyroid function.
• Tuberculosis of the lungs of open form.
• Thrombophlebitis.
• Mental disturbances.
• Purulent diseases.
• Alcoholic intoxication.
• Acute period of infectious diseases.
• Oncology( malignant tumors).

Procedure

The patient assumes sitting, lying or standing position, after which special magnetic inductors are applied to the skin through napkins or underwear. In this case, the size and shape of the radiators, as well as the area of ​​influence, are selected taking into account the disease. For example, in the treatment of arterial hypertension, large solenoid coils are used, inside which the patient is placed. In the treatment of the knee joint, 2 inductors are placed on both sides of the knee.

Magnetotherapy can be used alone or in combination with other physiotherapy procedures, for example, UV radiation, electrophoresis, mud applications, etc.

When pregnant

Pregnant women and lactating mothers are not eligible for magnetotherapy.

For children

Magnetotherapy is dangerous for children, especially for children under 2 years old. For older children and up to 18 years old, physiotherapists in the case of acute need appoint only a local magnetic effect.

At home

To use magnetotherapy at home, you need to purchase a strong enough magnet to hold the load at least 300 grams. Such a magnet at home can be treated, for example, teeth. To do this, they need to stroke their jaws daily. Also, magnetic plates successfully treat diseases of the nose. They should be applied to the wings and sinuses of the nose. In addition, with the help of a magnet, you can remove the carvings in the eyes, cure injuries, etc.

However, when wearing low power magnets, the following recommendations should be followed:

• The wearing time of weak magnets at first time should not exceed 2 hours, gradually it can be increased. Before going to sleep, the magnets must be removed.
• Attach the plate preferably closer to the affected organ: for example, with arthritis of the fingers, give preference to bracelets and rings;when osteochondrosis - choose a magnetic waist belt, etc.
• At elevated pressure( hypertension), women should wear a bracelet on their left arm, and men - on the right. At a lowered pressure( hypotension) - on the contrary.
• In case of fractures, apply the magnet with the north pole.
• Treatment with magnetic plates should be carried out by courses. If there were painful sensations, it is necessary to remove the magnet and choose a less powerful one.
• During treatment, drink plenty of water.
• Strong plates should not be applied to the head, heart and eyes.