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Uses of healing magnets >Spondylosis
Spondylosis
What is Spondylosis.
Spondylosis (spinal osteoarthritis) is a degenerative disorder that may cause
loss of normal spinal structure and function. Although aging is the primary
cause, the location and rate of degeneration is individual. The degenerative
process of spondylosis may impact the cervical, thoracic, and/or lumbar regions
of the spine affecting the inter-vertebral discs and facet joints.
Types of spondylosis
Lumbar spondylosis refers to any narrowing of the spinal canal. Cervical
Spondylosis refers to a degenerative process of the cervical spine producing
narrowing of the spinal canal producing compression of the spinal cord and nerve
roots.
Causes and symptoms
As people age, shrinkage of the vertebral disks prompts the vertebrae to form
osteophytes to stabilize the back bone. However, the position and alignment of
the disks and vertebrae may shift despite the osteophytes. Symptoms may arise
from problems with one or more disks or vertebrae.
Osteophyte formation and other changes do not necessarily lead to symptoms, but
after age 50, half of the population experiences occasional neck pain and
stiffness. As disks degenerate, the cervical spine becomes less stable, and the
neck is more vulnerable to injuries, including muscle and ligament strains.
Contact between the edges of the vertebrae can also cause pain. In some people,
this pain may be referred (that is, perceived as occurring in the head,
shoulders, or chest, rather than the neck). Other symptoms may include vertigo
(a type of dizziness) or ringing in the ears.
The neck pain and stiffness can be intermittent, as can symptoms of trapped
nerves (radiculopathy). Radiculopathy refers to compression on the base of
nerves that lead away from the spinal cord. Normally, these nerves fit
comfortably through spaces between the vertebrae. These spaces are called
intervertebral foramina. As the osteophytes form, they can press on this area
and gradually make the fit between the vertebrae too snug.
The poor fit increases the chances that a minor incident, such as overdoing
normal activities, may place excess pressure on the nerve root, sometimes
referred to as a pinched nerve. Pressure may also accumulate as a direct
consequence of osteophyte formation. The pressure on the nerve root causes
severe shooting pain in the neck, arms, shoulder, and/or upper back, depending
on which nerve roots of the cervical spine are affected. The pain is often
aggravated by movement, but in most cases, symptoms resolve within four to six
weeks.
Cervical spondylosis can cause pressure on the spinal cord. Spinal stenosis is a
narrowing of the spinal canal-- the area through the centre of the vertebral
column occupied by the spinal cord. Stenosis occurs because of misaligned
vertebrae and out-of-place or degenerating disks. The problems created by
spondylosis can be exacerbated if a person has a naturally narrow spinal canal.
Pressure against the spinal cord can also be created by osteophytes forming on
the inner surface of vertebrae and pushing against the spinal cord. Stenosis or
osteophytes can compress the spinal cord and its blood vessels, impeding or
choking off needed nutrients to the spinal cord cells; in effect, the cells
starve to death.
With the death of these cells, the functions that they once performed are
impaired. These functions may include conveying sensory information to the brain
or transmitting the brain's commands to voluntary muscles. Pain is usually
absent, but a person may experience leg numbness and an inability to make the
legs move properly. Other symptoms can include clumsiness and weakness in the
hands, stiffness and weakness in the legs, and spontaneous twitches in the legs.
A person's ability to walk is affected, and a wide-legged, shuffling gait is
sometimes adopted to compensate for the lack of sensation in the legs and the
accompanying, realistic fear of falling. In very few cases, bladder control
becomes a problem.
Magnetic treatment of Spondylosis.
It is relatively easy to treat Spondylosis with magnets. As stated above the
main causes of pain in spondylosis is muscle and ligament strains plus pressure
in the nerves in the neck and spinal cord. Placing magnets around the area
damaged by spondylosis will speed up the healing process in muscle and ligament
damage and reduce the pressure on the nerves. Because much of the pain that is
experienced from spondylosis is referred, this means the cause is in one area
e.g. the neck ad the pain appears elsewhere e.g the arm and hand, you do not
have to treat all of the painful areas individually. For example if you have
spondylosis in the neck the swelling and pressure upon the nerves in the neck
can cause pain, pins and needles and numbness to radiate down the arm and into
the hand and fingers. There is no injury in the arm or hand but the pain is
caused by the neck is felt there. By applying magnets to the cause of the
problem, which is spondylosis in the neck, as soon as the symptoms in the neck
have been relieved then the pain and numbness in the arm will reduce as well.
There are many magnetic devices that can treat the neck, shoulders and back
area. Although spondylosis is mainly thought of as a neck and shoulder ailment
it is also possible to have lumber (lower spine) spondylosis. The treatment for
lumber spondylosis remains the same to treat the area of injury with the magnets
and any referred pain will also be reduced.
Common magnetic treatments for cervical (neck) spondylosis are:
1. A magnetic necklace or neck wrap. Most magnetic necklace are higher strength
than functional wraps. To efficiently treat widespread spondylosis that effects
the neck, shoulders, head and arms super( 2,500-3,000 gauss/250-300 n tesla)
strength magnets need to be applied. If a necklace or wrap is worn with a least
8 of these magnets the magnetic field will be able to reduce the symptoms in the
neck plus the shoulders, head and arm areas with out any other magnets. 2. Magnetic pillow pad. If a person is unable or does not want to wear magnets
around the neck area, a magnetic pillow pad can be used as an alternative. The
pads are placed into the pillow case and only used at night time. It is
advocated that magnets are worn 24 hours a day 7 days a week until the symptoms
are gone, but if they ca not be tolerated during the day then the best
alternative is to use them at night time, as this is the time when the body
enters it’s healing phase, so the penetration and uptake of the magnetic field
is at its strongest during sleep.
Common treatments for lumbar spondylosis are:
1. A functional back strap or support. The strap or support needs to be placed
directly over the area of damage. Straps tend to be narrow around 1.5 inches
wide so they are very easy to wear. They can be placed low around the back over
the hips to ensure they contact with low lumbar spondylosis, but they can also
be worn high around the thoracic (chest) area in high lumbar or thoracic
spondylosis. Most narrow straps have adjustable fastenings to give the wearer
flexibility of placement. These types of straps are the most comfortable and
easy to wear. How ever if the damaged area is around waist height a wider more
supportive belt may be required, provide support whilst bending. Supports are
most beneficial to people with an active lifestyle who make vigorous movements
through the waist area, such as golfers and builders. Whether a narrow strap or
a wide support is chosen the same rule applies it must be worn night and day
until the pain has gone, so it is advisable to try both types of strap before
purchasing.
Uses of healing magnets >Spondylosis
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