How to Relieve Pain With Magnetic Therapy

Clinical trials that have looked at whether magnetic therapy relieves pain have had mixed results, but many people claim that they work for them. Electromagnets are currently being used under doctor supervision, but you can purchase static magnets for pain relief. Follow these steps if you are interested in seeing if magnetic therapy relieves your pain.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Determine what you are willing to spend. Magnets for pain relief come in different strengths (from 450 to 10,000 Gauss) and forms (from insoles to mattress pads), and they range in price from $5 to close to $1000. Some people recommend starting with neo magnets--coin-shaped magnets made of neodymium boom that can be affixed to the painful area.

2. Buy Transpore, a tape made of paper that is sold by 3M. This tape works better than adhesive bandages or other tape.

3. Affix the magnets to the painful area. Wait a few days and see if there is any relief.

4. Reposition it slightly if the magnet is not providing any relief. Some people put the magnets on acupuncture points--you can locate them in a book on the topic.

5. Expect relief to come with some time. If you do not experience pain relief within 30 days, magnets are probably not going to work for you. You can switch to another type of magnet or speak to your doctor about another therapy to relieve your pain.

Tips & Warnings

• Pregnant women, people who wear electronic devices like insulin pumps, people with pacemakers and those who are using drug patches should not use magnet therapy.

Resources

• Relieve Pain Site to Purchase Magnets
• Mayo Clinic for More Information About Magnetic Therapy

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[mrssmith]

on 2/10/2009 This is great information for individuals who want to relieve pain without the use of pharmaceutical drugs. Magnets are very safe and effective. I used magnets to help me recover from foot surgery. They were effective at easing the tingly pain and inflammation I was experiencing.

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