The application of magnets to certain areas of your body to treat different conditions is known as magnetic therapy. It has been around for hundreds of years but is growing more and more as it gains recognition in the medical world. There are various things that can be treated with magnetic therapy and include arthritis, sports injuries, back pain and insomnia, to name just a few. For those sufferers of chronic pain, the application of magnets has been seen to be a great relief and made life a lot more comfortable for them. The question is how do you know what strength of magnet to select for your problem?



The first thing to think about is the deeper and more serious your condition the stronger the magnet that you need to use. There are plenty of resources in the internet that will give you information on different conditions and a great website for information is magnetic therapy facts. You might also want to consult your doctor as they may be able to give you some advice on whether your condition would benefit from magnetic therapy and the type of magnet you should use.

It is a good idea to avoid very large magnets as these can be dangerous if not used correctly. If you feel you must use one then it is a good idea to consult a professional to get their advice on how to use such a magnet.

When selecting a magnet you should avoid those that have a gauss measurement of less than 400. The main reason for that is that the strength is too low and so will have very little healing properties at all. If you use a magnet that is too weak you will only be paying out and not getting any benefit which is clearly a waste of time and money.

There are a large number of products on the market so it is important to select one that tells you the strength. You will find many of the lower quality products will not tell you the strength and these are no good for you as you will not know what you are getting. If the product tells you the strength then you will know the benefits that you are getting.

The highest quality magnets are those that are made of neodymium and you will find that they are extremely effective for healing. If you are buying this type of magnet make sure it has a gauss measurement of at least 12,300 to get the best effect.

It is important to know that the gauss measurement is calculated as a measure of the weight that a magnet can pick up and so the higher the measurement the greater the strength of the magnet.

Generally magnetic therapy is very safe however there are some people that magnetic therapy may not be good for, particularly if you suffer from seizures. If you have any concerns about using magnetic therapy it is a good idea to consult a medical professional in order to get the best possible advice.