Magnetic therapy is a popular alternative medical practice which has been used for hundreds of years and still remains popular today. The thought behind magnetic therapy is that it uses static magnets to balance the naturally occurring magnetic and electric fields in your body to help reduce pain and inflammation. A Silicone magnetic knee brace has magnets strategically placed around the knee joint, especially the kneecap and aims to combine the support of a hinged support knee brace with the effects of magnetic therapy.
So how does it work?
• Magnetic therapy is said to attract and repel charged particles in the blood creating movement and heat. This causes blood vessels to widen which accelerates healing by introducing fresh oxygen and nutrients and removing toxins.
• It’s also thought to trigger the nervous system, reducing the pain signals sent to the brain.
• And practitioners say it benefits the whole body by improving sleep quality and activity levels and reducing stress.
While it’s considered safe for most people to use low intensity magnetic therapy you shouldn’t wear one if you:
• Use a pacemaker
• Use an insulin pump
• Are pregnant
• Are having an X-ray or MRI.
