Hello friends, I hope you're all doing well!
I wanted to share my thoughts on magnet therapy. I've been dealing with arthritis in both of my feet for a while now, and it's getting worse with age. The left foot is still in its early stages, but the right foot is a real problem. I know some people have these 'bone spurs' that are really prominent, but they don't cause much pain – just discomfort when it comes to finding shoes that fit. My situation is a bit different, though. The bone spur isn't that big, but it's super painful. It's been getting worse over the years, and I'm not sure what to do anymore. I've been thinking about wearing sandals in the summer and snow boots in the winter, but what about spring? I guess I'll have to find some sort of rubber boot to wear then.
Here's what my feet look like:
Magnet therapy review Magnet therapy reviewI've come to realize that taking chondroprotectors isn't going to solve the problem on its own. I've even considered surgery, but my doctor isn't recommending it yet. I decided to try some form of physiotherapy instead. That's when my orthopedist referred me to magnet therapy...
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WHAT IS MAGNET THERAPY AND WHAT EFFECT DOES IT HAVE ON THE BODY
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I'm not going to get into a bunch of technical jargon, but basically, magnet therapy is a form of physiotherapy that uses artificially created electromagnetic fields. It's believed that these fields can stimulate the body's natural healing processes, including tissue regeneration and anti-inflammatory effects. That's exactly what I need.
There are various methods with their own unique benefits, but I'll just focus on my experience.
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PREPARATION
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Don't think you'll be rushed into this treatment right away. If you've recently had a check-up or been hospitalized and undergone all the necessary tests, then yes. But if not, you'll need to go through the process because even physiotherapy has its contraindications.
My orthopedist immediately advised me to see a doctor to get the necessary referrals for tests because without them, the physiotherapist wouldn't take me on. And here's what I had to go through before the procedure:
general and biochemical blood analysis;ECG;fluorography;a gynecological examination.I mean, I just have foot issues...
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MAGNETOTHERAPY
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With all my documents in hand, I went to see the physiotherapist, and he prescribed me 10 sessions of magnetotherapy. He handed me this piece of paper:
Magnetotherapy, reviewI went to the clinic on the appointed day and hour, bringing a blanket and slippers with me. Here I am in the spacious locker room:
Magnetotherapy, reviewI changed into a gown:
Magnetotherapy, reviewAnd then I went to the designated room with the paper in hand...
I approached the room, told the nurse I was there for magnetotherapy and handed her my paper. But it wasn't needed – she asked me for my last name. I told her, and it turned out she'd already set up a personal account for me...
And here I am, lying down, with the magnetic field exerting its therapeutic effect on my feet:
Magnetotherapy, reviewI tried to notice any sensations, but I couldn't feel anything. I just lay there for 10 minutes, enjoying the peace and quiet, thinking about this and that... And that's how the first 8 sessions went. But then I got called back to work – my vacation was over, and so was my physiotherapy. Instead of 10 sessions, I only managed to complete 8. Has anything changed since then, or is everything still the same? I'll get into that in the next part...
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My Impressions and Results
I wasn't exactly sold on magnetotherapy to begin with – I was just desperate to try anything. But I'd heard some positive reviews from people close to me, like my husband and sister. My husband had a pretty bad case of Achilles tendonitis, and after 10 courses of magnetotherapy and 10 courses of laser therapy, it cleared up. But his situation was different from mine – he had a pretty acute inflammation going on, whereas I had a chronic issue. My sister's situation was even more severe – she'd been dealing with knee pain for ages after a injury. She was barely able to walk. After magnetotherapy combined with some meds, her knee didn't magically heal, but she was able to stand up and start moving again.
So, what about me? Before the treatment, I did my research online and figured, why not give it a shot? I even started taking glucosamine supplements (don't remember if it was daily or on magnetotherapy days) – I figured if it could speed up metabolism, maybe it'd help. By the 3rd or 4th session, I could definitely tell that the pain in my ankle was significantly reduced. And the nighttime pain and numbness in my toes? Gone. I started feeling this nice, soothing warmth in my joints when I wasn't moving around – it was like the pain had receded.
After 8 sessions, my condition had improved dramatically: my left wrist was almost completely pain-free, and while my right wrist was still a work in progress, the pain was manageable – not that sharp, stabbing feeling I'd get before. The pain when I walked was still there, but it was more of a dull ache than a sharp, shooting pain.
The Verdict
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It's been a month since I finished the magnetic therapy, and I'm happy to say the effects are still present. I just finished my daughter's therapy, which I'll write a review about soon. The good news is that I haven't experienced any night-time pain or seizures, which is a huge relief. When I walk, my right joint is still a bit sensitive, but it's manageable – a far cry from what I was dealing with before. I'm curious to see how long this situation will last, but overall, I'm pleased with the outcome. I think I'll definitely consider going back to magnetic therapy in the future. Of course, it's possible that the combination of the medication and physical therapy contributed to the results, but I'm just happy with the positive outcome. So, I'd definitely recommend magnetic therapy – just make sure you don't have any contraindications.
Thanks for reading! I hope this was helpful.