Types of Magnetic Therapy Products

There are a wide assortment of biomagnetic products depending on a person's needs. This article contains a brief description of some of the more common types of magnet therapy products and their uses.

Medical or Spot Magnets

These individual medical, or spot, magnets can be affixed to any part of the body using various methods including surgical tape, adhesive or elastic bandages, or wraps. Spot magnets can be applied directly over any areas to be treated or, alternatively, can be affixed to acupuncture points.

Ankle Braces and Wraps

Magnetic therapy ankle support products, such as braces and wraps, not only provide compression support for injured or weak ankles, but also apply magnetic healing to the ankle. These types of supports can be used for ankle strains, sprains, or generalized pain in the ankle due to injury or overuse.

Shoulder Supports

Magnetic shoulder supports provide stabilization and support for shoulders and upper back, and also provide magnetic healing to these areas. Magnetic therapy shoulder supports can be used for painful shoulders and upper back for such problems as muscle pain, joint pain and swelling, and arthritic shoulder pain.

Back Wraps/Supports

These types of magnetic wraps cover large areas of the body to be treated, and include a large number of magnets in order to apply a magnetic field across a broad area. These types of products can be used for all types of back pain, including strains, aching muscles, and pulled muscles.

Knee Braces

Biomagnetic knee braces provide stabilization and compression for painful and/or injured knees, as well as surrounding the joint with a healing magnetic field. Magnetic therapy knee braces and wraps are utilized for a variety of knee injuries and conditions including strains, sprains, tendonitis, as well as osteoarthritis knee pain.

Elbow Braces

Similar to magnetic therapy knee braces, magnetic elbow braces provide stabilization and support for injured and/or painful elbows and also apply magnetic healing to the joint. These types of magnetic products are utilized to treat various elbow-related problems such as tendonitis, strain, as well as arthritic pain.

Bracelets

Magnetic therapy jewelry, including biomagnetic bracelets, are not only available in wide variety of fashionable and attractive types, but are also a convenient way to use magnetic therapy on a daily basis. These types of bracelets supply a constant magnetic field to the bloodstream, which may help to improve circulation, increase blood flow, and reduce pain.

Necklaces

Similar to biomagnetic bracelets, magnetic therapy necklaces come in a variety of stylish and attractive types and styles, and also provide an easy way to utilize magnetic therapy every day. Like magnetic bracelets, biomagnetic necklaces supply a constant magnetic field over the body.

Mattress Pads

Magnetic therapy mattress pads and mattress covers generally contain thousands of individual medical magnets, which then cover the entire body in a healing magnetic field while sleeping. These products are often used by people who suffer from chronic pain, especially back pain. Many people also use magnetic pads and covers as a holistic tool for better overall health.

Massagers

Magnetic massagers are one of the newer magnetic therapy products, and they provide the benefit of allowing users to target specific areas of the body with magnetic fields. They come in a variety of types and strengths. Generally, the more powerful the magnetic field (higher gauss measurement), the deeper the penetration of the field will be. These massagers can be used for increasing blood flow and to treat pain in various joints and other areas of the body.