Magnetic therapy (also known as magnetic field therapy) is an alternative medical practice that employs static magnets to alleviate pain and health issues, such as back pain.

What are the many types of magnetic field therapy?


What are the many forms of magnetic field therapies?
  • Static magnetic field therapy involves applying a magnet to your skin, either by wearing a magnetic bracelet or by inserting a magnet into your shoe sole.
  • Electrically charged magnetic therapy (electromagnetic therapy) is characterized by the presence of an electric charge on the magnets caused by a pulse.
  • Magnetic treatment combined with acupuncture involves placing magnets on the same places of the skin where an acupuncturist would go.

How does this work?

The human body has magnetic and electric fields by nature, and in this therapy approach, the magnetic energy behind the molecules in your body is said to be out of balance. Magnetic therapy is based on the idea that magnets can change charged particles in the blood, nerves, and cell membranes, as well as slightly alter biochemical responses in the body.

However, more research is needed, and there is conflicting information from various scientific studies about whether it is truly effective in treating certain health concerns.


Which conditions can be treated using magnetic therapy? 

Magnetic therapy has been used by scientists to:

  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Insomnia
  • Headaches
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Fibromyalgia pain 

Who should avoid magnetic therapy?

Wearing static magnets is not recommended if you are pregnant or use a pacemaker or insulin pump.