While the fourth group only exposed specific body parts to magnetic field. After six months, the study showed that there are positive results from patients who have exposed themselves to magnetic field. Improvement was measured based on the frequency and intensity of the pain and the number of tender points in the body. Magnet therapy is effective minus the side effects associated with pharmaceutical drugs. Magnet strength To be therapeutically effective, a magnet therapy product must have a strong enough magnetic field to penetrate much deeper than the injured area. Manufacturers of magnets provide gauss ratings of their products. The study suggested that magnets may reduce pain but did not alter the actual inflammation. Also, there was a mixture of statistically significant and insignificant results indicating a larger trial is needed to remove the statistical noise . Post-polio syndrome A double-blind, placebo-controlled study of 50 patients with post-polio syndrome found evidence that magnets are effective for relieving pain. Unfortunately, this popularity goes on unabated despite the lack of scientific evidence that can prove magnets have any real therapeutic benefits. In the medical profession, doctors have been skeptical about the magnets having any therapeutic value. Theoretical claims The claim that magnets can heal have not been scientifically proven since. Magnet therapy In laymen s terms, magnet therapy is an alternative non-medical method of treating discomforts brought about by injuries and other medical causes. It is a complementary way to also enhance the body s natural healing power. These days, there is already a heightened awareness of magnets and its power to eliminate discomfort and pain, as well as speeding up the healing process of wounds. But be sure to use magnets that are pretty good and strong enough to pass though 4 to 5 inches of human tissue and bones. Also make certain that when arranging the magnets they should maintain a minimum distance of inch from each other. This arrangement maximizes the electromagnetic field generated by each magnet.