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Magnetic therapy is an alternative practice using static magnets or electromagnetic fields on the body to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and promote healing, often by placing magnets in jewelry, wraps, or mattresses. It is generally considered safe but lacks strong scientific evidence for most claims.
Magnetic field therapy, particularly Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), is generally safe but can cause mild, temporary side effects, including headaches, scalp discomfort, dizziness, and facial muscle twitching. Serious risks are rare but include seizures. It is not recommended for people with implanted medical devices like pacemakers.
Symptom relief may take a few weeks of treatment. The effectiveness of rTMS may improve as researchers learn more about techniques, the number of stimulations needed, and the best sites on the brain to stimulate.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) can cause mild side effects like scalp discomfort, headaches, fatigue, and temporary sleep changes. These reactions are typically short-lived and most often occur early in treatment as the brain adjusts to stimulation.
Magnetic therapy using static magnets involves placing magnets near or on the body for the purpose of pain relief or healing. Static magnets marketed for pain are often encased in a wrap, such as a wristband, that is placed against the skin near where pain is felt.