by James Hermans | Jul 17, 2026 | Magnetic Fields
As a keen birdwatcher, this topic is close to my heart. I have spent many hours counting shorebirds such as the Pacific Golden Plover, Eastern Curlew, Bar-tailed Godwit, Grey-tailed Tattler, Red Knot, Terek Sandpiper and the tiny Red-necked Stint. Every year,...
by James Hermans | May 15, 2026 | Magnetic Fields, Magnetic Therapy, Magnetic therapy research
If you have ever shopped for therapeutic magnets, you have probably run into a wall of numbers that seem designed to confuse rather than inform. One product claims 3,000 Gauss. Another says 13,500 Gauss. A magnetic mattress pad announces 45,000 Gauss in large print on...
by James Hermans | Apr 16, 2026 | Magnetic Fields, Magnetic Therapy, Magnetic therapy research, Sport
In sport, magnetic therapy is most relevant in the early management of fresh soft-tissue injuries. Bruises, corks, strains, and minor sprains are the clearest examples, because early application may help limit irritation, discomfort, and unnecessary swelling while...
by James Hermans | Apr 2, 2026 | Magnetic Fields, Magnetic Therapy, Magnetic therapy research, Uncategorized
Pain begins with electrical signals travelling through the nervous system. The real question is not simply whether magnetic therapy works, but whether a static magnetic field can influence how those signals are generated or transmitted. Current research suggests that,...
by James Hermans | Mar 13, 2026 | Magnetic Fields, Magnetic Therapy, Magnetic therapy research, Uncategorized
Most injuries heal -> Eventually. Muscles repair. Ligaments strengthen. Inflammation subsides. Yet many people experience something very different: Pain that persists long after tissues should have recovered. Modern pain science now recognises that this often...
by James Hermans | Mar 10, 2026 | Magnetic Fields, Magnetic Therapy, Magnetic therapy research
This article explains the differences between magnets, PEMF, red light, infrared, and TENS using simple physics concepts, so you can understand how each works without needing a scientific background. Magnets vs PEMF vs Red Light, Infrared and TENS Magnets vs PEMF vs...