Magnet belt therapy to reduce backache?

Question about magnet belt therapy being any good to reduce backache?..

I wanted to know if any of you have tried magnet belt therapy to reduce backache or any other body ache. I have read and researched so much from websites that its got me all confused now. So if you have tried it and used it and it has helped you, could you tell me more details on it. I am also trying to get an independent evaluation of patented magneto therapy. Would any of you have bought this…

Any information on the above is highly appreciated.

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7 Comments so far

  1. doctrine-mouse

    The use of magnets is no recommended in my practice.
    There is a thin line between CAM (Complementary and Alternative medicine) and quackery, nevertheless a visible line for the informed.

  2. holyoke

    magnets are a quack treatment

  3. zero_one_gundam

    the magnets people are exposed to during an MRI are exponentially stronger than any magnet you would find sold in a belt like that, and surprisingly they produce no medically relevant effects on the body, unless your back pain was due to some metallic object in your spine, magnets won’t work, and if that is the reason for your back pain, you got bigger things to worry about than weather or not some belt will relieve your pain.

  4. Sequoia

    Magnet Therapy does work and if used on a regular basis can relieve pain in the back. I have a herniated disc and have used magnet therapy. It did work for me. Give it a try!

  5. YA Junkie

    I have used magnets in many forms with little or no success. This includes magnetic sleep pads, small neodymium magnets to be placed on acupuncture points, even 4 inch by 6 inch magnetic blocks.

    Static forms of magnetism do not seem to work. However, there is some promise for pulsing electromagnets. I was a treatment subject for major depression at the New York State Psychiatric Institute. Without going into detail, electromagnets were placed on different places of my head, as determined by an MRI. This was done 5 times a week for 2 months. It did help my depression, but the study ended and I went back on medication. The medication helped me more after the treatments than before it. This is what the researchers expected, and was one of the main goals of the treatment.

    Some acupuncturists use electromagnetic pulses rather than needles. You might want to try that. Best wishes.

  6. Dizzy Dame

    I’ve used small magnets for headaches, bruises and joint aches with reliable success. It seems that the magnets increase circulation to the points of discomfort, bringing more oxygen to help reduce inflammation and pain.

  7. brave new world

    Yes, if you wear it while driving to the office of a good HMO chiropractor!

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