Magnetic therapy is a complementary and alternative medicine practice that involves the use of magnets to alleviate pain and other health conditions. The basic idea behind magnetic therapy is that by placing magnets on or near certain parts of the body, the magnetic fields can help to increase blood flow and oxygenation to the area, reduce inflammation, and stimulate healing.
There are various forms of magnetic therapy, including static magnetic field therapy, pulsed electromagnetic field therapy, and magnetic acupressure. Static magnetic field therapy involves placing magnets on the skin or wearing magnetic jewelry, while pulsed electromagnetic field therapy involves the use of devices that emit electromagnetic pulses. Magnetic acupressure combines the use of magnets with acupressure, which is a traditional Chinese medicine technique that involves applying pressure to specific points on the body.
