Do Magnetic Bracelets, Necklaces, and Jewelry Work?
No. Magnetic jewelry is made to be more fashionable than therapeutic. Magnetic bracelets and necklaces use very tiny magnets, and so their magnetic fields are also very tiny – offering little or no benefit. A magnetic bracelet will never be as effective as a magnetic wrist wrap or support using larger, stronger magnets. Even a single, 1″ diameter x 1/8″ thick neodymium magnet will have far greater effects. Most importantly, a magnetic bracelet will not provide back pain relief, reduce headaches, or improve blood circulation for the entire body. Most magnetic bracelets cannot even penetrate completely through the wrist. Magnetic therapy is limited to the body area where magnets are applied. Its effects do not spread out. In order to provide back pain relief, a magnetic back support or pad should be used directly over the area of pain. For the whole body, a magnetic mattress pad should be used. There are only two exceptions to this rule: • Magnets used over specific acupuncture points ca
