For health purposes, devices fitted with electromagnets help in treating pain. Electric current goes through a wire coil, wherein the magnetic material rests. The intensity of magnetic fields can change as per adjustment. There are different types of electromagnets available for healing and pain. One of the options is PEMF (pulsed electromagnetic field therapy) and its subtypes. It also consists of an effective treatment such as repetitive peripheral magnetic stimulation.
With the potential to relieve more than back pain, electromagnetic field therapy can assist people with musculoskeletal pain conditions, and improve function for them. These can also alleviate osteoarthritis conditions, making it one of the best treatments for pain in the elderly as well as the younger population.
Static magnets carry weak, moderate, or strong magnetic fields. And as the name goes, the magnetic field does not change but remains the same. The magnetic used are made from alloys or metal. In this magnetic therapy, the therapist places the static magnets on or near the body to heal or give relief from pain. A static magnet comes in a wrap, like one placed against the skin, for instance, a wristband, blanket, or bracelet. Or in any other form at the pain area.
It could be a bandage with a magnet in it, or you may wear a magnet as a shoe insole. You could also sleep on a special mattress pad with a magnet in it. Some of the static magnetics are also used in pillows, jewelry, mattress pads, pillows, etc. These are usually recommended for the treatment of arthritis, pain, wound healing, headaches, inflammatory conditions, and other purposes.