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Magnet Therapy for Tennis Elbow

Magnetic therapy has been around since the time of the ancient Greeks and Romans and is a popular option for treating tennis elbow. Tennis elbow is a condition where small tears occur in the tendons that connect the forearm muscles to the outside of the elbow (lateral epicondyle), causing inflammation and pain. Overuse is a major cause of tennis elbow. This condition does not only affect tennis players. It can also affect golfers, gardeners and even bank tellers.

  1. Magnetic Bracelets

    • Wearing jewelry designed with magnets is one way to treat tennis elbow. It is believed that magnets can help the body release endorphins, a natural pain killer in the body, and also help increase the rate of circulation, blood flow and oxygen to the inflamed area. Wearing a magnetic bracelet on a daily basis can help speed up the healing process. The effects of magnetic therapy corresponds directly to the length of time you use it. The longer you wear the magnetic bracelets, the more benefits you will notice. The average cost for a good magnetic bracelet is $30 to $70.

    Magnetic Elbow Bands and Braces

    • Another option for treating tennis elbow is to wear elbow bands and braces that are made with magnets. The concept is the same as with the magnetic jewelry, helping to increase blood flow and oxygen and circulation to the inflamed area. The magnetic elbow band simply wraps around the forearm, just below the elbow, whereas the full magnetic brace is a wrap or sleeve that slips over the elbow providing support to the whole elbow, above and below. Wearing either product on a daily basis will provide better results. The average cost for a good magnetic elbow band is $28 to $54. The average cost of a good magnetic elbow brace is $34 to $69.

    Caution

    • If you are pregnant, have a pacemaker or have an implanted insulin pump or other electro-medical device, you should consult with your physician before using any kind of magnetic therapy. You should not use a heating pad or electric blanket while using magnetic products.

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