Do magnets work for pain??
374065
My sister had used one & it worked for her a great deal. I have a pad with magnets in it that I use for back pain.
108780
You should definitely see a doctor to have an MRI and and x-ray.  In the interim, you may want to consider tyring a supplement like Glucosamine & Chondroitin.  I have used this in the past and it has helped the pain in my shoulder.  Then, at some point, the pain just went away.  Go figure.
760655
I've used a heating pad and it did help with the pain a bit.  Decongestant would be the other option.
881223
Bio Magnetics, treatment for the human body using magnetic therapy, was first recorded by the Chinese in circa 3000 BC. It is found in most civilizations throughout human history around the world. BioMagnets have been found to help relieve Carpal Tunnel, Tendonitis, Toothache, Headache, Backache, Arthritis, knee, (or other joint) injuries, sore or knotted muscles. \n\nBy using a proper magnetic field, the electrical condition of the specific problem area of the body can be manipulated into a healing attitude. Forcing the electro-bio-chemical activity of the cells to assume a high-energy, healthy circuiting, Biomagnetics can help the body return to proper health known as Homeostasis.\n\nMost manufacturers advertise their magnets’ internal gauss ratings instead of their surface gauss ratings. However, the actual gauss at the skin’s surface is much lower than the internal gauss rating. So, in our example above, a magnet rated at 45,000 internal gauss may have a surface strength of only 2,200 gauss.\n\nThe penetration of a biomagnet’s field is dependent on both its gauss and size: Length, width, and depth. So, the field penetration of a small biomagnet with a high gauss rating may equal that of a much larger magnet with a low gauss rating. The earth’s ½ gauss field extends far because of the earth’s large size.\nMore power = more energy = more depth of penetration.\n\nFor more info click the links below.\n\nThat's My Best Answer! Hope it can help!
131285
If you mean a magnetic field produced by a magnet,it has been used as a therapy. To date there is no proof that it Works.WE are living already in a weak magnetic field; that of the earth.
146012
I too have P R A  when it is damp or cold it is at its worst motrin helps some but aleve helps more also a heating pad in the area were it hurts the most. also i take shark cartlage, get it at GNC it does help some also avoid over excerting, and a firm bed also with one pillow, I truely hope this info, helps you I woud'nt wish this on my worse enemys, sorry for your pain, please try these things if you want to ask more questions e- mail me at stewsout@yahoo.com
498020
Have you tried physical therapy? A lot of times they can use interventions that are helpful such as relaxation, energy conservation, gentle stretching, moist heat, ultrasound, biofeedback and exercise to help with pain managmetn...Just be careful and dont listen if you get a therapist that tells you to work through the pain, ive learned with my FMS patients need a lot of rest. But in a lot of cases, there isn;t a lot that that can be changed, even with patient compliance
228865
It works.  It's really annoying to have the darn thing on your finger all day, but it works.  It also doesn't hurt at all.  Try switching it from finger to finger or asking a nurse if it really has to be worn at all times.
1016957
Author: John Moulder, Professor of Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee has this to say:\nWhile the laboratory evidence does not suggest a link between static magnetic fields and cancer, studies have reported that static magnetic fields do have "bioeffects", particularly at field strengths above 2000 milliT.  For more on what he has to say use this link:\nhttp://www.mcw.edu/gcrc/cop/static-fields-cancer-FAQ/toc.html#Q15
85938
I don't think it's bad for you, but it's not pleasant and your wrist might get very sore. I used it for a while to stop thinking about someone who hurt me a lot.  I just kept obsessing about him and read that snapping a rubber band against your wrist would help stop that.  It did help, and I sure didn't have to do it for long because IT HURTS!
1059235
Pain depends on you, and the locations. The back, i don't have one there, but i'd imagine the second the niddle goes over you'r spine it will. I heard that hurts a lot. There, and under you're arm, like if you were to get a tribal band done..
425398
That depends on the disease: In case of trauma to the joint where one wants to decrease the swelling or the inflammation, an ice pack would be the answer, while in case of Osteoarthritis (a degenerative joint disorder, where there is no inflammation), heat by short wave diathermy or infra-red or a heating pad would be recommended to reduce the pain, as also in the case of lumbago or lower back pain.
1136474
No , At least not the ones you buy at the automotive stores..\nThe idea is that magnets can change the polarity of the petroleum molecules and increase the combustion efficiency\n Now in theory "Yes" it would work. Magnets can soften water by the same effect . They cause the magnetic bonds to change (line up) cause the bond to breakdown and metals in water can not bond to form calcium deposits and rust stains..But gasoline is not introduced into the combustion chamber in a free flow manner..If you could place magnets That contain a very Strong field ( about 3 times stronger than the one the stores sale) and place them right at the fuel injection port. You could see an increase in burn efficiency\n\nNow you ask how do I know this. If you look up Elwood Haynes on the Internet. You well see he was one of America's automotive pioneers. just about all of my family since Elwood have been in the automotive.aerospace industry.. Before I became a hospice Pastor I worked as a experimental aerospace engine designer. developing new high temp alloys for jet engines and other projects..So I am not yanking your tail with this answer. If you want to buy something that will give you better performance and gas mileage buy a copper core spark plug and there are spark plug wires made that contain sequential fire capacitors in them. They are expensive but do work..So i don't' know the name of the wires but I could find out for you..
205375
anti-inflammatories are good.\n\nI wouldn't suggest a chiropractor.\n\nWith all four of my pregancies my pain worsened every time...use a heating pad whenever you are laying down or "reclining".  Sleep with a pillow in between your legs, it helps for a lot of things even if you aren't pregnant.\n\nDepending on your current fitness activity too much can simply make it worse.\n\nin short...heating pad, anti-inflame drugs and sleep with a pillow in between your legs
129194
No, magnetic therapy does not help sore muscles any more than those ionic bracelets advertised on TV help anything or the weight-losing pills advertised on TV help you lose weight. All strictly quackery. Only helps the sellers get rich. I am an M.D.
898431
its called chronic back pain, and no, im not being sarcastic, i have it too.\nthey give me pain pills too but they dont work. have you tried heating pads? i bought a heated blanket last year and that thing works wonders.\nhave you gone to a Physiatrist before? and no, im not making that word up. its an actual doctor whos specialty is chronic back pain. where do you live? if you live in boston i can recomend a good doctor!
11489
heating pad and a wet towel has worked for me.  You can't get rid of all the pain but you can lessen it to a more liveable level.