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