Body Magnets for Pain Relief

Magnetic therapy is an alternative treatment for pain that has existed for many years. Greeks first began using magnets around 2500 B.C., and the Chinese made use of them 500 years later. The healing benefits of magnets are now used worldwide.

• Body magnets

Features

• Body magnets for pain relief works by creating a force called a magnetic field, which causes an electromagnetic movement in the body and thus restores the correct balance to the affected area.

Benefits

• The strength of magnets varies. Magnet strengths are measured in gaus, and the suggested strength for pain relief is 300 to 5,000 gaus.

Significance

• Magnetic therapy may be beneficial for the following conditions: arthritis, back pain, carpel tunnel syndrome, trauma to a specific muscle or joint and fibromyalgia.

Considerations

• Body magnets today are sold individually and can be sewn into mattress covers to benefit from the magnets while sleeping. This is particularly beneficial for those who have pain in many areas of the body. Magnets also come in bracelets, necklaces, shoe insoles and pillows.

Warning

• When purchasing body magnets, it is important to shop for a reputable brand such as Therion. The company is involved in research on the various benefits of magnetic therapy.