Q: I have heard of arthritis magnets or healing magnets that relieve osteoarthritis pain. Is there scientific evidence that sleeping on a magnet-filled mattress pad will help with OA pain?
A: One very small study has suggested a magnet-filled mattress pad would help, but this would need to be replicated before I would recommend you pursue this therapy. Another study, conducted by Harvard University researchers on people with knee OA, found that those who wore a sleeve containing a high-powered magnet over the affected knee reported greater pain relief after four hours than those wearing a placebo knee sleeve.
For the most part, however, studies of arthritis magnets or “healing magnets” for osteoarthritis pain have been inconclusive. In 2007, an analysis by British researchers of 29 studies of static magnets suggested there was no significant difference in pain reduction between people using magnets and placebo. The authors, who published their findings in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, concluded: “For osteoarthritis, the evidence is insufficient to exclude a clinically important benefit, which creates an opportunity for further investigation.”
My suggestion would be to consider purchasing a magnet to wear over the area of the body where you need pain relief before making a more substantive investment in a magnetic mattress pad.
Daniel Clauw, MD, Rheumatologist
THX!
I saw some report about magnetic bracelets aleviating some arthritis pain and I wanted to try it...but I'm a cheap bastard and don't like paying $30-$50 for some magnetic bracelet that *MIGHT* work...so I have these Buckey Ball Rare-earth magnetic balls that think-geeks sells. You arrange these magnetic balls into intreguing shapes and designs. I fashioned a three row of buckey-ball magnets around my wrist and within 30 minutes I felt a distince lessening in pain. It feels like the Capsasin cream does. A slight numbing of the arthritis joints. It makes it tolerable. For me, magnetic therapy seems to work...This is only the first day of wearing this bracelet, so it may remain to be seen how good it works, but so far, so good! And it didn't cost me a thing!
rodgerswriting.blogspot.com/2010/10/healing-infection-inflammation-and.html
I also did some experiments with magnets and plants. See the other write up.
rodgerswriting.blogspot.com/2010/09/experiments-with-morning-glories.html
In both cases, the magnets made a significant difference.
Magnet Health is more healing of injuries. The North pole is attracting the iron in the red blood cells and that is how an increased blood circulation is happening.
i would recommend magnet health.
good luck
They have a great collection of magnetic products and their magnets are used with the NORTH pole facing the body which is the most safest and healing.
I wonder, and will ask him, if the podiatrist I went to, even knew what he was doing. It doesn't feel right that a professional would have magnets added to orthotics when the patient also has fibro in both feet. When wearing my orthotics, both feet feel congested, is the best way to describe the sensation.
I tried to pick up a 5 pound bar bell with my right hand and almost fell over.
I stepped on one magnetic shoe insole, then picked up that 5 lb bar bell fairly easily.
After putting insoles in both shoes, I could pick up a 6lb bar bell, cut veggies easily, etc.
Sleeping on a magnetic pad helps me to feel more comfortable.
And when the weather brings Arthir visiting, I wrap my wrist or/and ankle or whatever problem area, with a homedic magnet band.
Try it you might like it!
I got this product online at Back on Track. They have human products as well as horse and dog products.
I am going to order some of the clothing and in particular the gloves to decrease my hand pain and inflamation.
Hope this helps someone!
I have been using a low level laser device that is FDA approved for over-the-counter use for pain management of OA of the hand. I'm using it on my knee and foot finding that it does provide pain relief.
David Yoches
I have OA in my hands and the thumb joint is the worst affected area. Last December I bought two magnetic bracelets from a local crafter who makes them exclusively. I was very sceptical but was willing to try them to avoid going on harsh medications. I have had significant relief while wearing them and now leave them on 24 hrs a day. I still have some pain but it is much, much less than before.
bracelet that a friend gave her that took her
shoulder pain away. I sure can use that. Where can you buy one and what kind do you buy? I spend a lot of time sleeping in my recliner in order to get any sleep. Would like to hear from someone.
Thank You, Charlene
Don't expect miracles. Any difference is an improvement.
I use a magnetic cuff when the arm/ hand hurts, especially after a long day at work using the computer.
Now I'm looking for something that would fit my fat knees.
Magnets do work. Try to cut something strong like the hard plastic covering over a safety store product or produce container. Then put on a magnetic cuff or step on a magnetic shoe insert. The cutting is suddenly possible again! :-)
Magnet matress:
My wife has to sleep on a magnet matress about four nights per week, no more than 7-8 hrs. per night, to get relief in her back and hips. This does nothing for me and won't help all people, but it does get her relief for a good night sleep. She alsodoes a lot of exercises, and uses a tilt table, but her system just won't take most arthritic medations.
Thank you Cason
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