Although magnet therapy has not yet been recognized by mainstream science as an effective branch of alternative medicine, many people have begun to use it as an adjunct therapy to health-related conditions. There are plenty of personal testimonials regarding the positive effects of magnet therapy, confirming the general satisfaction of its practitioners. Opponents of magnet therapy often argue that positive results are simply a product of the placebo effect - but who cares what we say? The purpose of treatment is to reduce the sensation of pain, and if the treatment successfully achieves that benefit, then the treatment - placebo or not - is effective.
The purpose of this article is not to argue the effectiveness of magnetic therapy, as it is another matter. Instead, we want to give you an overview of some of the common uses of magnet therapy, focusing on the use of magnets as an adjunctive treatment for pain.
Note: When we say supplement, we mean it. Magnet therapy should not be seen as a substitute for regular visits to the doctor, recommended surgeries, or medications. Magnetic therapy is usually the most effective in combination with traditional therapies.
Modern magnet therapy products come in all shapes and sizes and are made with various materials. Magnetic jewelry is a trendy accessory because it offers fashionable and discreet ways for wearers to use magnetic therapy. Other magnetic therapy products include back and joint supports and magnetic straps designed to provide more concentrated treatments for pain and discomfort in specific parts of the body; Magnetic insoles for shoes; Magnetic seat and mattress pads; And there are many other types of products on the market.
Magnet therapy in its various forms is said to produce positive pain-relieving effects in the treatment of many conditions such as back and neck pain, arthritis, muscle pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, and the list goes on. NY Times best-selling author Gary Knolls Healing with Magnets (1998) contains an extensive review of various uses of magnet therapy for pain relief and other positive health benefits.
Some people strongly believe in the effectiveness of magnet therapy as they choose it as an alternative to over-the-counter pain killers. One of the benefits of using magnet therapy as an alternative to pain relief is that the inherent risks associated with magnetic therapy do not appear. Meanwhile, painkillers can sometimes have side effects that can cause serious health problems for consumers. The effect of painkillers is also debatable because over-the-counter medications are limited in their effectiveness. Furthermore, consumers may increase tolerance to the drugs they frequently take, making them less effective for pain relief.
To conclude, we reiterate that magnet therapy is not a proven form of medical treatment, but for many, it serves as an effective adjunctive therapy for pain and discomfort. The best way to test this is to try it for yourself. Magnet therapy products are relatively inexpensive - so get yourself a bracelet and see what you think. If this does nothing for you, at least you're got a new addition to your jewelry collection!
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