This is Sarah’s story, shared in her own words, about growing up with persistent back pain and discovering Q Magnets as part of her personal recovery journey.
Life as a Child
“I just wanted to drop you a quick note to say Q Magnets have changed my life.
At just six weeks old I had my first chiropractor appointment. I was born with my neck out of place and continued to have back problems throughout my childhood.
By the age of 12, I couldn’t even walk the five blocks home from school. Mum would often find me sitting on the side of the road crying in pain. Despite this, doctors couldn’t find an explanation and believed I was simply seeking attention.
After three years of my mum tirelessly advocating for me, I finally had X-rays that showed I had both Scheuermann’s disease and scoliosis. Because the curves were considered relatively mild, surgery wasn’t recommended and I was simply told to ‘deal with it.’
The pain ruled my life. My GP couldn’t explain why it hurt so much. Physiotherapy would temporarily ease the muscle tightness, but any activity quickly brought the pain back.
High school was incredibly difficult. Carrying books in a backpack became unbearable, and by my final years I was completing much of my schoolwork from home because I would arrive home exhausted, sleep before dinner, and have little energy left for anything else.
I missed out on much of a normal teenage life. While other kids were socialising and playing sport, I was managing constant pain. I relied heavily on pain medication until the side effects of tramadol became worse than the pain itself. Other medications offered little benefit, and I reached the point where I simply didn’t know what else to try.”
Understanding Individual Experiences
Persistent pain is complex, and every person’s experience is different. Q Magnets are precision multipolar medical magnets designed to produce localized static magnetic field gradients. Their application follows the principles of Field | Dose | Placement, recognising that magnet selection and accurate placement are important considerations when using static field therapy. Individual responses vary depending on factors such as the underlying condition, anatomy, symptom severity, and how the magnets are applied.
Read our complete guide to magnetic therapy for pain conditions
Learn about medical magnets for low back pain
Discovering Q Magnets
“Everything changed when I was 21.
Mum’s dog had suffered a back injury and was being treated by a physiotherapist who also used Q Magnets with animals. It sounded unusual, but I figured I had nothing to lose.
That weekend Mum and I placed a Q Magnet on my back. Twenty-four hours later I was walking around the shops. I was still uncomfortable, but noticeably better than usual.
I left the magnet behind when I went home and, before long, the pain returned.
That experience convinced us to give Q Magnets a proper trial, so in April 2015 we shared the cost of a set.
Within days I noticed I could walk, go shopping and sit comfortably at a desk for much longer. These were everyday activities that many people take for granted, but for me they represented a huge improvement in my quality of life.”
An Interesting Observation
Q Magnets are Class I medical devices intended to produce a localized static magnetic field and may provide temporary relief of minor aches and pains when used as directed. The safety and effectiveness of Q Magnets have not been established for the treatment of Scheuermann’s disease or scoliosis. Anyone experiencing persistent or severe symptoms should seek assessment and advice from an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.
