What is magnetotherapy?

Frequency (Hz) is the number of pulses per second. Intensity is measured in Gauss (G).

Difference between low and high frequency magnetotherapy

We must know that the emission of the magnetic field occurs at a certain frequency, more precisely in the order of 5-100 Hz for low-frequency models, and in the order of several MegaHz for high-frequency models.

Low Frequency Magnetotherapy (Up to 100Hz)

Low frequency magnetotherapy devices can cure a wider range of pathologies and in a significantly shorter time since they are indicated for the treatment of diseases that affect hard tissues and inflammatory states. With these low frequency devices we could treat bone fractures.

In fact, treating bone diseases such as hip or femur fractures with a high-frequency device could force us to perform very long and ineffective therapies, with recovery times that can also double compared to a low frequency.

High frequency magnetotherapy (Between 18 and 900MHz)

The high frequency model works best with soft tissues such as tendons and cartilage. It is based on the emission of small radio waves of high frequency but low intensity (few milliwatts) that are suitable for the treatment of diseases that affect soft tissues.

In general, for a good purchase it will be enough to make sure that the device provides programs with adjustable frequencies or that they automatically respect the specialist's indications according to the pathology to be treated.

If your doctor has not given you precise indications about the power of your magnetotherapy, you can follow this table as a general guide, however, it is preferable that you consult with a specialized health professional.

In any case, in larger and deeper areas, it is better to set 60-70 Gauss. Our construction also affects and the more robust it is, the more power it will need.

You should also take into account the type of accessory you are using: in fact, the more the treatment is localized and therefore the magnets close to the area to be treated, the less power will be needed, instead it will be better to increase it.

The frequency is certainly an important parameter, which is correctly set within certain intervals, however, it becomes secondary for an excellent therapy result.

You can expect to feel something or have sensations in the treated part while you are doing magnetotherapy. Actually, the emission of the electromagnetic field does not produce any sensation because our body cannot perceive it.

However, you may feel some heat from the solenoid which, after a few hours, will tend to get a bit hot. To date, no further undesirable effects derived from the use of magnetotherapy have been documented, therefore, any undesirable effects that you should immediately report to those who supplied the device to verify its correct operation, and to your doctor to expose the perceived undesirable effects .

High-frequency devices are cheaper, they could be half of a low-frequency device, so if you want to treat mild chronic diseases such as osteoarthritis, arthritis or small local inflammations that are treated with a high-frequency magnetotherapy you can be the best option.

But if you want to rent a magnetotherapy device for a period of 30-40 days, a low-frequency one is always better, since as we have mentioned, the time is shorter and the therapy is effective in reasonable times.

The main effects and benefits of magnetotherapy are the following:

• Osteogenic effect (bone reconstruction).
• Delays cartilage degeneration.
• Relaxing effect on smooth and striated muscles.
• Analgesic effect.
• General biostimulant effect on cells.
• Anti-inflammatory and anti-edema action.
• It stimulates the formation of proteins in important tissues such as heart.
• Increases the incorporation of calcium in decalcified bones.
• Improves the immune system.
• Increases oxygenation.
• Improves osteogenesis, stimulating osteoblast activity, accelerating bone callus formation and mobilizing calcium ions.
• Improves capillary flow and microcirculation.
• It favors the reabsorption of edema and interstitial fluids.
• Improves cell exchange.
• Alleviate the pain.

Who is it recommended for?

Patients with bone tissue pathologies such as fractures, osteoarthritis or inflammatory states such as tendinitis, spondylitis, citalgia, contractures, contusions, low back pain, in pathologies that cause inflammation and tissue scarring. It is especially effective in the treatment of pain conditions as a result of inflammation, although it can be used to solve a large number of diseases that affect the musculoskeletal system thanks to its few side effects.

To achieve optimal results with magnetotherapy sessions, it is necessary to carry out daily cycles of a minimum duration of 2 hours and around 40-60 days. If necessary, the treatment could be repeated several times a year as in the case of arthritis, osteoarthritis, joint or muscle pain, for example.

The main doubt of many people is whether magnetic therapy devices have contraindications or if they can be harmful to health, but cycling when treating a pathology with magnetotherapy is not an invasive treatment for the body since the fields emitted by the solenoid are not ionizing and are not absorbed by internal organs or tissues (for example, X-rays are ionizing and therefore dangerous to health).

However, there are particular cases that its use is not recommended, such as:

• Treatment of patients with cardiac pacemakers or other permanent electrical stimulators (eg vertebral).
• Patients with heart rhythm disorders.
• Dermatitis and fungal infections.
• Tendency to hemorrhage.
• Serious ischemic pathologies.
• During the menstrual cycle if it is especially heavy.
• It is not recommended to use this therapy in pregnant women, in people with electrical and / or hearing prostheses and intrauterine devices.
• It is recommended not to perform this therapy at the same time as TENS and / or HOLTER.
• Do not use the appliance in areas with metal prostheses (screws, nails, etc.) made of ferromagnetic material and in areas where there are magnetizable endotissue synthesis media.
• Do not use the device in minors under fifteen years of age or in children unless prescribed by a doctor.
• In noble organs (ovaries, heart, head, etc.)
• Do not use the device in people with feverish states.
• In case of tumor diseases, consult your doctor or oncologist before using magnetotherapy.
• In case of severe blood pressure imbalances.
• Do not use the device if you have tuberculosis.
• In patients with juvenile diabetes.