Increased circulation would allow toxins to be released and flushed away. Aside from pain relief, better blood circulation could also result into better sleep. Aside from that, magnets could also stop or intervene with muscle contraction and spasms. Spasms would only tighten the muscles and joints which could make movements or the area more painful. ) Some painkilling techniques Foot pain and other aches caused by standing all day can be relieved by having magnetic insoles in your shoes. For arthritis with pains limited to the fingers, a neo magnet can be taped to the affected joint. Or, you can wear a magnetic wrist band. For back pains, have four magnets about one and a half inches on either side of the spine, two on each side. Placing magnets on the two sides of the spine would help solve your back pain problem. Similarly, attaching a pair of magnets on your temple or at the back of your head will help keep that headache at bay. The magnet s South and North poles have different applications as well. One thing you should remember is that the magnet s north pole is magnetically negative while the south is magnetically positive. The therapy is quite effective and a lot of people, millions in fact, will attest to how the treatment helped them cope with their pain. And more and more medical professionals are jumping on board and recommending the therapy as a complementary form of treatment. There are different kinds of magnets used in this kind of therapy. An inflammation or a tight muscle or pain is considered a congestion of energy. The south pole point of the magnet can withdraw that energy out. On the other hand, an overly relaxed muscle needs more energy, thus needing the use of the north-pointing end of the magnet. Drooping shoulders In cases of drooping shoulders (one side is dropped and the other is raised), magnets can do the right corrections. It also promotes sound sleep, calms the nerves, and assists the relief of drug addiction. Magnet therapy In laymen s terms, magnet therapy is an alternative non-medical method of treating discomforts brought about by injuries and other medical causes. It is a complementary way to also enhance the body s natural healing power.