There are more than 100 types of arthritis but regardless of the type, pain is part of the disease. Arthritic pain is found in the joints of the body. The joints are generally swollen, stiff and painful whether you move the joint or not. The pain can be incapacitating even with modern medical treatment.   Arthritic pain treatment is very individual because what works for one person may not work for someone else. Chronic pain management of arthritis must take into consideration a few factors: emotion, culture, arthritic severity and the sensitivity of the nervous system.

Arthritic pain can be managed but most people feel that pain is part of getting older and don’t discuss it with their healthcare providers. Discussing chronic pain with your healthcare provider is the first step in diagnosing the source of the pain. Today, modern medicine has many options for the treatment of pain without using narcotic medication.

Whether someone seeks medical advice for pain or not, there are pain management options that do not require a healthcare provider. Magnetic therapy is one of them and has been around since Egyptian times.  The Egyptians knew hard work but refused to be captive by it and used the tools of the time which still are relieving pain today.

Arthritis’ primary symptom is daily pain and when taking medication for it, there is always worry about alternative therapies interfering with the relief received from the current medication treatment. There is no worry about drug interactions with magnetic therapy and it costs a lot less than daily medication and is so easy to use. It can also be used as an adjunct to medications because it does not interfere with current medical treatments.

Magnetic therapy comes in various forms. There are bracelets and braces with magnets in them that can be worn daily near the affected area. The easiest one to use is the magnetic mattress pad, just place it on the bed and the magnets work on the body when laying on it. For those with arthritis, this is great because some days the stiffness and swelling interfere with every movement.

Although magnetic therapy is very safe, there are times to avoid magnet use. Anyone who has an implanted pacemaker or defibrillator should avoid being near magnets. Pacemakers and defibrillators may be shut off when near magnets, so always talk to your healthcare provider before starting any alternative therapy.