Magnetic Mattress Pads helping provide support for those suffering pain

L earn how magnetic mattress pads reduce pain based on clinical research and discover Q Magnets’ magnetic mattress pads for rapid pain relief.

How do Magnetic Mattress Pads work?

The therapeutic value of Q Magnets is said to stem from having a steep enough magnetic field gradient that reaches the damaged area so as to envelope the target tissue. Experience has shown that accurate placement is critical for an adequate localised dose-response effect. But the use of Q Blankets could hardly be considered targeted, as the position of the Q Magnets is quite random (anatomically speaking). Maybe there are other mechanisms at work?

The Cell Membrane and the Resting Membrane Potential

On our page How Q magnets work, you will see the research and published studies explaining how magnetic field gradients from Q magnets can change cell membrane permeability¹.  This in-turn changes the resting membrane potential (RMP), which is a critical aspect of cellular function. The RMP represents the electrical potential difference, or voltage across a cell’s membrane, which for nerve cells is around 70mV or 0.07V. That’s 0.07 Volts for one tiny cell and to put into perspective, most car batteries are 12V. 

The RMP is established primarily by ion gradients, especially sodium (Na⁺), potassium (K⁺), and chloride (Cl⁻) ions.  It’s more than just a facilitator of action potentials; it plays a critical role in maintaining cellular health, growth, and function and could effect both excitable and non-excitable cells².  

Remote Treatment

It’s well established that laser therapy provides a neuroprotective effect. Animal studies have shown for instance, that Parkinson’s disease induced in mice can be significantly reduced by pre-treating with photobiomodulation (laser). Initially, experiments targeted the laser transcranially into the brain. It was (and still is) accepted that an appropriate “dose” of light therapy should be applied to the target.

However, neuroscientist Dr Daniel Johnstone and his team at the University of Sydney found that they could shield the head with foil and apply the laser light to the hind-limb and still observe a positive effect^​3​. The remote application of the laser light produces modest, yet widespread therapeutic changes in the body. This same principle, could explain the mechanism for how Q Blankets support the user. It was only recently discovered that mitochondria, the powerhouse can transfer between cells. This may provide another mechanism where by the application of Q magnets in one area can remotely affect other areas.

The Q Blankets produce an optimised multi-polar magnetic field over a large portion of the body, depending on the blanket size and how it’s used. It’s possible that the effect of the Q Blanket could be hormetic in nature. In medicine, hormesis is an adaptive response of cells and organisms to a moderate stress^​4. At a relatively low dose stimulation, the hormetic effect is often beneficial. It’s just possible the multi-polar magnetic field may stimulate molecular mechanisms that channel random energy into coherent modes of activity.  This coherent excitation could then facilitate cellular signalling pathways that reduce pain and promote tissue healing.

Clinical Trial using Magnetic Mattress Pads for Fibromyalgia

There is a randomised controlled clinical trial that looked at the potential benefits of a magnetic mattress pad for reducing pain and improving sleep in people with fibromyalgia^​5​.

25 subjects completed the trial, 13 in the experimental and 12 in the control group. All subjects had been diagnosed with fibromyalgia syndrome by a medical specialist. Subjects slept on the magnetic mattress pad for 16 weeks, over which time various health outcome measures were recorded such as pain and global well-being scores, sleep disturbance and fatigue and tiredness on wakening.

The results demonstrate a statistically significant and clinically relevant pain reduction and sleep improvement. Major clinical improvement in pain and/or sleep occurs in only 25% of subjects taking medications.  The efficacy of these medications lessens with time and the incidence of adverse effects is up to 98%.

Because pharmaceutical agents are associated with a high rate of adverse effects and offer only minimum relief for the majority of patients, the authors of the study recommend a trial of magnet therapy, as a non-invasive, painless, low risk adjunct to standard medical interventions.

Quantum Biology

Emerging quantum biological research provides additional insights, suggesting that the effects of SMFs on RMP might extend beyond classical physics, tapping into the quantum realm to enhance biological function. 

• Quantum Effects on Ion Transport: According to Calvillo et al. (2022) (6), quantum properties of ions, such as proton tunneling, could be influenced by external electromagnetic fields, including SMFs​. These quantum effects may help explain why certain biological processes, like enzyme function or neural information transmission, can be enhanced by magnetic fields. The quantum states of ions involved in maintaining the RMP could be stabilized or altered under magnetic influence, resulting in changes in cellular behavior.

• Radical Pair Mechanism: Another quantum biological phenomenon relevant to SMFs is the radical pair mechanism (RPM), which involves the quantum spin states of electrons. While RPM is more often discussed in the context of geomagnetic field sensing in animals, it could also have implications for ion transport and RMP modulation in cells exposed to artificial SMFs. This could offer a quantum explanation for how magnetic therapy might enhance cellular function, particularly in regenerative or anti-inflammatory contexts.

Q Blankets / Magnetic Mattress Pads

After many requests from patients, customers and doctors we have produced high quality Q Blankets which can be used as magnetic mattress pads as well. Made from quality polar fleece, our magnetic therapy mats or blankets (depending on how you use them) come in 4 models – Q13, Q20, Q28 and Q35 with 13, 20, 28 or 35 of some of our most powerful therapeutic magnets, the QF28-3. These powerful neodymium Quadrapolar rare-earth magnets have been strategically placed in a matrix to provide the optimum circulation of equal amounts of magnetic field flow from both the north and south poles.

 

 

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Why is the Q Blanket potentially a valuable asset for your health?

I recommend the Q Blanket to my patients because it provides general support for the central nervous system. The distribution of the field can provide greater tolerance to unwelcome electromagnetic field exposure and to life’s external stressors.

Dr RC

See testimonies that are already filtering back for the use of the Blanket, even we have been surprised at the benefits people are receiving from using the Q Blanket.