In addition, magnetic fields are sometimes used to speed the healing of bone fractures, and some proponents even advocate magnets to relieve stress, combat infections, and prevent seizures. The numerous studies that have been conducted on the efficacy of magnets have typically yielded quite contradictory results.
Proponents announce favorable findings, only to find themselves debunked in subsequent trials.
They usually respond that the follow-up studies failed to properly employ the precise magnetic devices responsible for initial success. How the Treatments Are Done The devices employed in this form of therapy range from small, simple magnetic discs to large, sophisticated magnetic field generators capable of producing high-intensity magnetism. For pain management, small magnetic discs are usually taped to the body over the areas that radiate the pain, known as the pain trigger points. Magnets used for this type of therapy typically generate a field measured at 350 to 500 gauss, or about 10 times the strength of a typical refrigerator magnet. To hold the magnet in place, many people find sports bandages, headbands, elastic bandages or Velcro more comfortable and less confining than tape.