Introduction:

Magnetic therapy is an unconventional medical practice that uses unmoving magnets to alleviate pain and other health concerns. So-called therapeutic magnets are normally integrated into bracelets, rings, or shoe inserts, though therapeutic magnetic mattresses and clothing are also on the market. 

How does it work?

Those who believe in the efficacy of magnetic therapy often cite the ability of static magnets to alter a person’s bio-energy fields, or bio-fields, which are “energy fields that supposedly surround and penetrate the human body.

Uses of Magnet therapy:

It is used in various conditions such as:

• To treat pain associated with fibromyalgia
• Neuropathy
• Sciatica,
• Arthritis
• Diagnose and treat chronic pain syndrome
• Wound healing
• Insomnia
• Headache
• Several other diseases due to their ability to generate a static magnetic field.

Side effects of Magnet therapy:

Magnet treatment is relatively safe; however, side effects only happen in a very small percentage of cases

• Some patients may experience:
• Dizziness
• Low energy
• Palpitation
• Nausea, and vomiting
• Side effects can, include a decrease in blood pressure
• Local skin areas can become itchy, burning, and painful

Conclusion:

Magnetic therapy does not seem to be an alternative for routine treatments in reducing pain and it is only effective in reducing myofascial pain. Before embarking on taking Magnet therapy it would be well worth consulting with your physician and rule out the absence of hitherto unknown dangerous systemic disease.