With so many magnetic therapy products on the market today, everyone is buzzing about the exciting connection between a simple therapeutic magnet and healing effects in the body. If you’re one of the many people considering magnets as a form of alternative pain relief, then you’re probably wondering just how they work and what they’re made of.

The magnetic effect is mostly produced by the spinning of electrons, the substance of which atoms are partially composed. The earth’s naturally-occurring magnets, known as lodestones, originated when lava containing iron cooled and became magnetized by the Earth’s own magnetic field. Almost all substances on Earth can become magnetized, and today’s man-made magnets are created by conducting a surge of direct-current electricity through iron.

Therapeutic magnets used to achieve back pain relief and other positive effects are typically embedded in a flexible strip or patch, or encased in ceramic. Magnetic therapy products come in a wide variety of forms, including shoe insoles, jewelry, cushions, mattresses, belts, and more.

In addition to alleviating discomfort and pain in the body, therapeutic magnet users have also cited benefits such as the accelerated healing of injuries, improved energy, reduced stress and insomnia, strengthened immune system, and improved circulation.

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