What Can A Magnetic Knee Brace Do For Me?

What is magnetic therapy?  Caresoles advanced knee sleeves reviews Magnets have been used for centuries to heal all sorts of different health issues, however it's only been in the past 25 years or so that research and development has picked up in this area. More and more devices now make use of magnets to provide pain relief. For example, you can purchase bracelets to relieve pain in your wrists and arms, magnetic shoe inserts to relieve foot and ankle pain, magnetic knee supports to relieve pain in your knees, and the list goes on. The general theory behind magnetic therapy is that it is supposed to relieve swelling, pain and/or general discomfort in the area causing you pain. The iron in your blood cells is supposed to be attracted to the magnets, which in turn moves the blood around to stimulate circulation. The reason I used the term "supposed to" is the fact that there isn't enough evidence yet to confirm that it does help. Several trials have been conducted over the years and the results have shown some promise, but the results aren't conclusive. Even though the benefits are still being debated to this day, it doesn't change the fact that millions of people do believe in it given how big this industry has become and although I haven't tried it myself, I do believe that it does provide relief for some people. Types of Magnetic Knee Support There are a few different types of support that you can buy, if you choose to go down this road. Before we get into that though, I would like to cover an important aspect that will help you determine which kind you need and that is magnet strength. When reviewing different magnetic knee supports, you will notice that most of the technical details will list the amount of "Gauss" that the brace will produce. This can be anywhere from 200 to 20,000 (and some produce even more now). The higher the number, the deeper the magnet will go. Keep in mind that depending on your situation, it may not always be good idea to follow the mantra "Go Big Or Go Home". It is important to choose the proper strength. Now, let's get into the different types of magnetic knee supports: 1. Magnetic Knee Guard Magnetic knee guards are a safe and low-cost way to help you with minor knee discomfort. As you are moving around, it provides pain relief by absorbing some of the force at the knee and by applying concentrated compression and warmth across the joint liner and patellar tendon. Common magnetic knee guards have a Gauss rating between 1000-6000. The Pro Band Sports KneedIT XM knee guard is one of the most popular knee guards around. For some people, it has been known to relieve minor knee pain associated with Arthritis, Tendonitis and Chondromalacia. This guard has two magnets in each knee guard. One on each side of your patella. The interior Gauss is 3950 per magnet and the exterior Gauss is approximately 650 per magnet. 2. Magnetic Knee Sleeve Magnetic knee sleeves could be an option for people suffering mild to moderate pain caused by tendonitis, arthritis, sports and work related injuries. They have a higher Gauss rating (usually between 5,000-15,000) which help quickly reduce pain and swelling but they are also a good choice if you want to maintain a physical lifestyle. The Therion Balance Knee Sleeve is a popular choice nowadays. It has ten large ceramic 4,300 gauss magnets that surround the entire knee, which may be why some users are raving about its effectiveness in reducing pain and swelling. Some users also claim that the Acticel fabric breathes well so you can wear it for longer periods of time without getting uncomfortable. 3. Magnetic Knee Brace Magnetic knee braces are designed to help you with moderate to severe knee discomfort caused by arthritis, knee sprains, post-surgical recovery, and other serious knee related injuries. Most magnetic knee braces have a Gauss rating somewhere between 10000-30000.Caresoles advanced knee sleeves reviews  The Therion Platinum Magnetic Knee Support seems to be a popular choice. One of its great features is the ability to adjust the compression, and it also provides greater support for knee instability. It has fourteen 13,800 gauss neodymium and 4,300 gauss ceramic magnets located below the knee cap, along its side and behind. The manufacturer indicates that this combination allows for faster pain relief and healing due to the magnetic coverage. Disclaimer/Warning - I am not a doctor and I am not qualified to provide medical advice. This article was posted for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as medical advice. Pay close attention to some of the warnings before you purchase magnetic knee supports. For example, most indicate that although they are safe and non-invasive, they should not be used by people with heart pacemakers or defibrillators because they might impair the functioning of those devices.