Point/counterpoint. Despite widespread use there is no convincing evidence that static magnets are effective for the relief of pain.
Pittler
Max H
MH
Complementary Medicine, Peninsula Medical School, Universities of Exeter and Plymouth, Exeter, Devon EX2 4NT, United Kingdom. max.pittler@pms.ac.uk
Harlow
Tim
T
Orton
Colin G
CG
D006801:Humans; D008280:Magnetics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D059408:Pain Management; D010147:Pain Measurement; D016896:Treatment Outcome