What does the Piezoelectric Effect have to do with our bones? Before I tell you, a short science lesson may be helpful.
What is the Piezoelectric Effect?
Simple Definition: The Piezoelectric Effect is simply the generation of a voltage when something is compressed, stretched, or twisted. Quartz crystals have this unusual property as do bones.
Because of this effect in Quartz-crystals they are used extensively in electronic systems. You probably have a several them in your home, in your car and there are many in your computer. For instance, the striker button on your barbecue generates a voltage or electric charge which ignites the flame by compressing a Quartz-crystal. So when you light your barbecue, the Piezoelectric Effect has been set in motion. There are about as many quartz-crystal oscillators and resonators manufactured each year as there are people on the planet.
The Piezoelectric Effect is evidence of Divine Design
When your bones are compressed, stretched, or twisted as you use them, they send voltage signals to your body. Piezoelectric Effect then tells your body you are using your bones in a certain way. Your body responds by helping you to develop that functionality and increasing your performance in that area in which you are using your bodies amazing capabilities. As an example, we witness the performance of a graceful figure skater maneuvering around the ice-rink. Unknowingly, they have been using this piezoelectric effect in the bones of their body to perfect their performance over the years of practicing.
Healthy Habits: How I Use The Piezoelectric Effect For My Bones
As a result of knowing of this piezoelectric effect in our bones, I purposely compress, stretch, and twist my bones as I do my exercises each day. This knowledge has helped me overcome back pain. This knowledge has also helped me deal with shoulder pain and how to avoid joint pain.
I have a phrase, “Use it, or lose it!” for body, mind, and spirit. Exercising the bones properly and regularly sends signals to the brain, and helps them to be flexible, as they are so properly used. For me, I believe it avoids osteoporosis. I ride a mountain bike regularly and often on difficult trails. I have learned how to fall and do from time to time. Because my bones are not brittle, I stand up with a smile most of the time.
I continually thank the Lord for the incredible design of our bodies. Indeed, this Piezoelectric Effect signaling is a direct manifestation of Divine Design.
Old Age and Broken Bones
A common problem with older people is if they fall, there is a good chance they will brake a bone. I believe this is avoidable if they used the information in this blog article. I am 88 years young and have taken some pretty heavy falls on my mountain bike. I believe the elasticity in my bones is why I typically bounce back up.
The last time I went to a doctor, he asked me if I had fallen in the last year. I said, “You’ve got to be kidding; I ride a mountain bike!” I have lost count of how many times I have fallen over the last year. The Lord has made our incredible bodies to be used and enjoyed.
David W. Allan
P.S. Follow the Healthy Habits Series:
Healthy Habits: 1 Mind, Heart and Soul
Healthy Habits: 2 Healing, Recovery from a Stroke
Healthy Habits :3 Arrhythmia Solution
Healthy Habits: 4: Failing Eyesight and Blood
Healthy Habits 5: Healing Back Pain
Healthy Habits 6: Healthy Bones
Healthy Habits 7: Spiritual Well-being
Healthy Habits 8: Controlling Hypertension
Healthy Habits 9: Healing 8 Health Challenges