I understand that acupuncture helps osteoarthritis. My doctor says that there is nothing that can be done about it, even though I am too embarrassed to swim any longer or to wear a knee length skirt. Q) Both my knees are severely swollen as a result of osteoarthritis, but I am nowhere near ready to have a knee replacement as I can still walk distances and the pain is controllable. This answer was provided by Dr Tom Margham in 2015, and was correct at the time of publication. You should never use magnetic bracelets if you're pregnant or if you have a pacemaker or any type of electronic medical device like an implanted defibrillator. However, there are certain situations where magnetic bracelets or devices should not be worn. But some people do find them beneficial for their symptoms and they are safe for most people. Unfortunately, the evidence is too patchy to make clear recommendations on the kind of magnet therapy that might help you and the use of magnetic bracelets isn't recommended in any of the guidelines for treating the symptoms of arthritis.

Magnets can be used in different ways, including wearing them in bracelets, taping them to your joints and using various magnetic devices, including mattress pads. Q) Are magnetic bracelets any good for arthritis?Ī) It's been suggested that magnets can be helpful for pain relief, including low back and knee pain.

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