Magnet therapy, also called magnetic therapy, is a pseudoscientific alternative medicine practice that places the weak static magnetic field of a permanent magnet against the body. It is related to the alternative practice of electromagnetic therapy, which instead uses a magnetic field generated by an electrically powered device, and magnet therapy products include wristbands, jewelry, blankets and wraps with magnets built into them.
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Is there evidence that static magnets relieve pain?
Research is extremely limited and no conclusive evidence of benefit has been found.
The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health states that existing research on the use of static magnets for pain is extremely limited, and that no conclusive evidence of the effectiveness of static magnets for any form of pain has been found. This is a statement about the record of research, not medical advice.
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Magnet therapy (Wikipedia)
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Magnetic therapy is a pseudoscientific alternative medicine practice involving the weak static magnetic field produced by a permanent magnet which is placed on the body. It is similar to the alternative medicine practice of electromagnetic therapy, which uses a magnetic field gen
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