I have the red and green ones. I used to use them alot. But I don't like using tape.

I now have quilted knitting needle holders with 3 very strong 1 inch neodymium mags in them in a row. I sewed them in myself. This is tricky since they tend to knot up..so I put a nylon stiffener in with with them. I bought the knitting needle covers at a clearance store (they are folded in half too so are only 7 in long). These I lay over various nerve paths to intercept pain. They are so strong I only need them 20 minutes or less in a problem area.
The polarity is also confusing...I find some days I need one polarity and others the opposite works better.

If you search PN for "magnets" you'll find my posts. I don't often give advice on them, because the user has to be careful with them, and be trustworthy to keep them safe, away from pets and children who might swallow them.

I had a boulder roll onto my foot years ago when we were fixing a rock wall, and it crushed my big toe. My little magnets then, were very helpful for controlling the pain. My podiatrist was impressed, as he sometimes recommends them too.

This is the green/red ones:
http://www.amazon.com/Neodymium-Magn...coated+magnets
The price has sure gone up. I got 8 for about $9.00 years ago!

This is the size I sewed up into my pads:
http://www.amazon.com/Applied-Magnet...coated+magnets

I've been using magnets carefully for over a decade!

Thanks I just read some reviews on how STRONG these are and how some used for OA and other pain issues. I'd like to try the Applied Mag on my knee but not sure how to use them....just placing them on knee etc. Many reports on people buying them to hold shower curtains....not my issue. Pain control would be what I would look at. Thanks again.

Just reading more, could be I should not use these since I have metal in my thigh with hip replacement.

To use magnets effectively you need to study anatomical drawings of the nerve paths, around the areas you need to
reduce pain. You don't just apply them "anywhere".
They are similar in this regard to successful use of Lidoderm patches.

So for this reason I don't recommend them commonly. This is because there is a responsibility to use magnets correctly and safely. Homework is required.

The internet does provide many diagrams to help. But it has been my experience that most people DON'T read the links I provide and that others provide here. They want a quick fix...and they do not want to take responsibility on themselves to learn and apply knowledge. Many people have a poor understanding of biological systems, on how our organs work, how the the blood flows around, and where the nerves actually are.

Magnets do help with increasing circulation in some areas. But basically I believe they block pain signals for the most part.

Lidoderms which work in a similar fashion are still not understood by doctors and nurses. So expecting the lay public to understand how they work and where to place them is an even larger problem. Magnets are similar.

Some chiros may understand this, some PTs, some trainers, but for the most part, this knowledge is not available to most.

There are restrictions for magnets... no electrical implants is one. Things with valves or electrical leads.

This is what one link says about metal joint replacements:
http://www.arthritisresearchuk.org/a...lacements.aspx