Author Archives: James

OF50-3 best for sacroiliac joint (SIJ) pain

In January, 2012 I purchased the lower back pain Q magnet set, hoping it would help my SIJ pain. I had suffered chronic SIJ pain for 2 ½ years and had been through an SIJ spinal fusion and had numerous … Continue reading

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Positioning Neuromagnetics in the “window of effectiveness” for magnetic therapy.

Recent studies investigating the therapeutic effects of static magnetic fields propose there likely exists a “physiologic window” of effective magnetic field properties. This is certainly our experience and more research needs to be conducted to understand the parameters of this … Continue reading

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The role of the sympathetic nervous system in chronic pain and Q magnet therapy application.

The Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS) is the part of the Autonomic Nervous System which prepares the body for stressful or emergency situations and promotes the flight or fight response. An overloaded SNS can heighten anxiety which in turn amplifies pain … Continue reading

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Inhomogeneous static magnetic field (magnetic therapy) effects on TMJ Pain

A recent paper studying the effects of an inhomogeneous magnetic field on dental pain was published in the International Journal of Radiation Biology. While the size of the study was relatively small (29 for TMJ pain) and of short duration … Continue reading

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Sports Physiotherapist to the Australian Wallabies and Brisbane Lions shares his experience with Q magnets…

“I have been using Q magnets from Neuromagnetics Australia since 2004 both in private practice and in my capacity as team physiotherapist for the Wallaby’s and the Brisbane Lions. In that time I have used them for a range of … Continue reading

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Neuromagnetics as a subset of the broad category magnetic therapy

When you understand the history of magnetic therapy, it’s easy to understand why and how it’s surrounded in mystery and scepticism. However, this does not negate the fact that promising subsets within magnetic therapy such as Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields (PEMF) … Continue reading

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Talented physiotherapist shares her Q magnets clinical experience.

As a physiotherapist for over 10 years I treat a range of conditions in private practice. Since 2008 I have been using Q magnets as an adjunct in therapy and have seen some remarkable outcomes with patients.  

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Faster recovery for soft tissue injury – Grade III calf tear…

  Nicole presented on 13th April 2012, one day after a Grade III medial head gastroc tear while playing squash. Treatment consisted of Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation, laser therapy, a heel raise and non weight bearing crutches. The following day … Continue reading

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Why is there so much confusion around magnetic therapy?

  If you ever wanted an example of why there is so much confusion around magnetic therapy, then look no further than this ABC News story. The article is discussing new research from the University of Virginia under the title … Continue reading

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Debunking myths around magnetic therapy and blood flow.

The idea that magnets increase blood flow has been repeated so often it reinforces the mantra, if you repeat something often enough people will start to believe it => established dogma! From our perspective, the evidence for the therapeutic effect … Continue reading

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