Magnetic Therapy – Can it Help You?
By Mary Isaacs
Magnetic therapy has been around for centuries and is gaining popularity and effectiveness in today’s world. Magnetic therapy is a safe, effective, alternative source of pain relief for muscle and joint discomfort. Magnets are non-invasive ways of helping the body heal itself with out adverse side effects. This is an excellent choice for everyone.
Magnetic therapy works by helping the chemicals within the body to move to the affected area. For a body part to heal the site must be restored to its natural state. Pain and inflammation is removed from the area and oxygen and nutrients are moved into the affected area.
Magnetic therapy is safe. Complications should not occur if magnets are used properly. However, if you have a pacemaker, defibrillator, insulin pump or other electro-medical implants you should not use magnets.
Magnetic jewelry can be worn daily so you get continuous therapy. Magnetic jewelry can provide pain relief in your joints. There are two ways that magnet jewelry can provide a stimulus to increase endorphins, a natural way to gain pain relief and help in circulation. This helps to flush out toxins which may be a cause of pain in the body. By using magnets as self-help health care alternative to pain relief of neck, wrist, shoulder, knee, back, elbow or ankle, one may feel relief within a few hours or a few minutes. A beneficial side effect from using magnets could be increased in energy to help carry you through your busy day(s).
Magnetic wraps, braces or supports can be used by athletes or the general population to help heal joints caused by injuries or osteoarthritis to one’s arms, legs, hands, and wrists. By increasing blood circulation to a specific joint(s) the healing time and pain relief is shortened. Magnets can help prevent muscle spasms that occur with pain associated with joint pain.
Arthritis sufferers are probably the largest portion of our population that uses magnetic therapy. Many people often wonder why they waited so long to start magnetic therapy after receiving relief in a short amount of time.
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Patellar Tendinitis
Patellar Tendinitis - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Methods
By Juliet Cohen
Patellar Tendinitis is an extremely common malady that can plague almost anyone, from athletes to laborers. Patellar Tendinitis is also known as jumpers knee. It is common in people involved in activities that include a lot of running, jumping, stopping and starting. The patellar tendon is a structure that attaches the quadriceps muscle group to the tibia (shin bone). This tendon connects the patella (kneecap) to the lower leg bone (tibia).
The patella (knee cap) is a sesamoid (floating bone) incorporated into the patellar tendon. ellar tendinitis is seen in athletes participating in sports such as volleyball, basketball, the high jump and soccer. Patellar tendinitis is the term used to describe inflammation of the patellar tendon. It occurs when you place repeated stress on your patellar tendon, often when you suddenly increase the intensity or frequency of your workouts. In extreme cases, the patellar tendon may become damaged to the point of complete rupture. Pain from patellar tendinitis is felt in the area just below the patella. There may be swelling in and around the patellar tendon and it may be sensitive to touch.
Patellar tendonitis can also happen to people who have problems with the way their hips, legs, knees, or feet are aligned. Examination techniques that detect tenderness and swelling in or around the patellar tendon are helpful in determining if someone has patellar tendinitis. The pain can become continuous both at rest and during training; unfortunately it is only at this later stage that athletes tend to seek medical advice. The patellar tendon may sometimes tear completely, or rupture, during strenuous activity. The patellar tendon becomes inflamed and tender due to overuse. Overuse injuries of the patellar tendon occur when you repeat a particular activity until there is micro-failure of the tissue that makes up the substance of the tendon. The best course of treatment for jumper's knee is to discontinue any activity that is causing the condition, until the injury is healed. A MRI is useful in patients with chronic patellar tendonitis to look for areas of degenerative tendon.
Causes of Patellar tendinitis
The common causes and risk factor's of Patellar tendinitis include the following:
Overuse of the knee tendon.
A sudden, unexpected injury like a fall.
Running in the "shoulder" of the road.
Frequent impact to the knee.
Muscle weakness or imbalance.
A sudden increase in the intensity of training.
Lack of proper stretching.
Symptoms of Patellar tendinitis
Some sign and symptoms related to Patellar tendinitis are as follows:
Pain and tenderness in the patellar tendon below the knee.
Swelling in your knee joint or swelling where the patellar tendon attaches to the shinbone.
Progress to be present before, during and after physical activity.
"Snapping" sensation with squat motion.
Become a constant ache that can make it difficult to sleep at night.
Pain with activities, such as jumping, running, or walking.
Treatment of Patellar tendinitis
Here is list of the methods for treating Patellar tendinitis:
Apply ice or a cold pack to the knee for 15-20 minutes, every 4 hours, for 2-3 days. Wrap the ice or cold pack in a towel.
Naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn).
Heat therapy prior to activity followed by increased stretching.
Rest & Immobilization.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for pain and swelling.
Special stretching exercises to loosen up the muscle.
Another helpful tool is to apply a strap above the knee with pressure placed just above the site of irritation (above the lateral epicondyle). This band helps dissipate the tension on the tendon.
Juliet Cohen writes articles for diseases treatment and online health tips. She also writes articles on rare skin disorders.
By Juliet Cohen
Patellar Tendinitis is an extremely common malady that can plague almost anyone, from athletes to laborers. Patellar Tendinitis is also known as jumpers knee. It is common in people involved in activities that include a lot of running, jumping, stopping and starting. The patellar tendon is a structure that attaches the quadriceps muscle group to the tibia (shin bone). This tendon connects the patella (kneecap) to the lower leg bone (tibia).
The patella (knee cap) is a sesamoid (floating bone) incorporated into the patellar tendon. ellar tendinitis is seen in athletes participating in sports such as volleyball, basketball, the high jump and soccer. Patellar tendinitis is the term used to describe inflammation of the patellar tendon. It occurs when you place repeated stress on your patellar tendon, often when you suddenly increase the intensity or frequency of your workouts. In extreme cases, the patellar tendon may become damaged to the point of complete rupture. Pain from patellar tendinitis is felt in the area just below the patella. There may be swelling in and around the patellar tendon and it may be sensitive to touch.
Patellar tendonitis can also happen to people who have problems with the way their hips, legs, knees, or feet are aligned. Examination techniques that detect tenderness and swelling in or around the patellar tendon are helpful in determining if someone has patellar tendinitis. The pain can become continuous both at rest and during training; unfortunately it is only at this later stage that athletes tend to seek medical advice. The patellar tendon may sometimes tear completely, or rupture, during strenuous activity. The patellar tendon becomes inflamed and tender due to overuse. Overuse injuries of the patellar tendon occur when you repeat a particular activity until there is micro-failure of the tissue that makes up the substance of the tendon. The best course of treatment for jumper's knee is to discontinue any activity that is causing the condition, until the injury is healed. A MRI is useful in patients with chronic patellar tendonitis to look for areas of degenerative tendon.
Causes of Patellar tendinitis
The common causes and risk factor's of Patellar tendinitis include the following:
Overuse of the knee tendon.
A sudden, unexpected injury like a fall.
Running in the "shoulder" of the road.
Frequent impact to the knee.
Muscle weakness or imbalance.
A sudden increase in the intensity of training.
Lack of proper stretching.
Symptoms of Patellar tendinitis
Some sign and symptoms related to Patellar tendinitis are as follows:
Pain and tenderness in the patellar tendon below the knee.
Swelling in your knee joint or swelling where the patellar tendon attaches to the shinbone.
Progress to be present before, during and after physical activity.
"Snapping" sensation with squat motion.
Become a constant ache that can make it difficult to sleep at night.
Pain with activities, such as jumping, running, or walking.
Treatment of Patellar tendinitis
Here is list of the methods for treating Patellar tendinitis:
Apply ice or a cold pack to the knee for 15-20 minutes, every 4 hours, for 2-3 days. Wrap the ice or cold pack in a towel.
Naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn).
Heat therapy prior to activity followed by increased stretching.
Rest & Immobilization.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for pain and swelling.
Special stretching exercises to loosen up the muscle.
Another helpful tool is to apply a strap above the knee with pressure placed just above the site of irritation (above the lateral epicondyle). This band helps dissipate the tension on the tendon.
Juliet Cohen writes articles for diseases treatment and online health tips. She also writes articles on rare skin disorders.
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