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Use & Application
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Therion - Round Ceramic Magnet (used in Balance MTR™ Back Brace) |
Dr. Bakst - Round Neodymium Magnet (used in Dr. Bakst Super Back Belt) |
| Gauss Rating: 4,300 gauss | Gauss Rating: 10,000 gauss |
| Magnet Size: 3/4” diameter x 1/4” thick | Magnet Size: 1/2” diameter x 1/8” thick |
Max. Effective Penetration Depth*: 5.2” |
Max. Effective Penetration Depth*: 4.5” |
| Quantity of Magnets Used: 28 | Quantity of Magnets Used: 28 |
| Product Cost: $79.95 | Product Cost: $200.00 |
* Magnetic field strength is 0.5 gauss at this distance. No therapeutic effect beyond this distance. (See Penetration Depth)
Penetration depth is a measurement of the maximum distance a magnetic field can reach. It varies, depending on the size and strength of a magnet.
Penetration depth is very important, because most injuries and conditions are located deeper within the body - in muscles, bones, ligaments, tendons, nerves and the spine. A magnet's fields must be able to penetrate deep enough to reach the source of pain and injury.
But penetration depth measurements can also be misleading...
Most companies measure penetration depth as the distance from a magnet where its magnetic field is no longer measurable (usually 0.1 gauss). However, measuring penetration depth this way exaggerates the effectiveness of a magnetic therapy product.
In reality, because the earth's natural magnetic field is already 0.5 gauss, anything less will have no therapeutic benefit. So a true, effective penetration depth will actually be much lower.
For easier product comparison, Therion lists both measurements:
Example:
The chart below illustrates the decrease in magnetic field strength as distance from a magnet increases.
Therion - Round Neodymium Magnet
(used in Platinum™ magnetic supports & pads)
Gauss Rating: 13,500 gauss
Magnet Size: 3/4” diameter x 1/4” thick
Distance from Magnet |
Gauss Measurement |
magnet surface |
3,744.23 |
1" |
145.11 |
2" |
23.77 |
3" |
7.63 |
4" |
3.35 |
5" |
1.75 |
6" |
1.03 |
7" |
0.65 |
8" |
0.44 |
9" |
0.31 |
10" |
0.23 |
11" |
0.17 |
12" |
0.13 |
13" |
0.10 |
Effective Penetration Depth is 7½"
Maximum Penetration Depth is 13"
Magnetic field reaches up to 13" away, but its therapeutic effect is limited to 7½".
No.
With electro-magnetic fields (EMFs), different frequencies have different physiological effects. Some good, some bad.
Extremely low-frequency EMFs - are produced by power lines, cell phones, home appliances, and other electronics. Numerous studies have correlated long-term exposure to low-frequency EMFs with negative health effects. Research is on-going to learn more.
Higher frequency EMFs - can actually have beneficial effects on the body. Research has linked specific frequency ranges to affect different physiological processes. for instance, different frequencies must each be used for pain relief, blood circulation, bone healing, and depression.
Some devices using Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Field (PEMF) therapy are FDA-approved for healing non-union bone fractures. Despite their excellent results and no side effects, they are still only used in about 20% of all cases.
Researchers are also exploring Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for treating depression, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, and Tourette's syndrome. This uses electromagnetic fields near the head, and has had promising results.
The greatest advantage is that static (permanent) magnets are not frequency-dependent. A static magnet can be used to provide many benefits, including: relieving pain, reducing swelling, improving sleep, increasing blood circulation, and speeding up healing and recovery.
Electro-magnetic fields must be set to a specific frequency range for each particular health effect. This means you cannot both relieve pain and improve healing in the same treatment session.
Static magnets offer the greatest therapeutic value. They can easily be used anytime, anywhere - for as long as needed. Whether at home, at work, while exercising, or when sleeping.
Magnet therapy products provide multiple health benefits in addition to the magnets, like compression and support for movement and joint pain relief, and therapeutic cushioning for sleep. And when you buy a magnetic product, you own it.
Electro-magnetic field therapy is much more expensive, and will call for several trips to the doctor's office. EMF requires 4-8 sessions, or more, depending on the condition being treated. It often costs $60 - $250 for a 30-40 minute session, and it's not usually covered by health insurance. Purchasing a home therapy device can easily cost $2000 - $3000. EMF is best used for very severe conditions, like non-union bone fractures.
A magnet therapy product must meet 5 requirements:
No.
Magnetic jewelry is made to be more fashionable than therapeutic. Magnetic bracelets and necklaces use very tiny magnets, and so their magnetic fields are also very tiny - offering little or no benefit.
A magnetic bracelet will never be as effective as a magnetic wrist wrap or support using larger, stronger magnets. Even a single, 1" diameter x 1/8" thick neodymium magnet will have far greater effects.
Most importantly, a magnetic bracelet will not provide back pain relief, reduce headaches, or improve blood circulation for the entire body. Most magnetic bracelets cannot even penetrate completely through the wrist.
Magnetic therapy is limited to the body area where magnets are applied. Its effects do not spread out.
In order to provide back pain relief, a magnetic back support or pad should be used directly over the area of pain. For the whole body, a magnetic mattress pad should be used.
There are only two exceptions to this rule:
No.
Almost all other magnetic therapy companies either outsource production or import generic products for resale. Most of these companies have been selling the exact same products for 10-15 years...
Based on the latest research findings, multi-pole magnets are obsolete, and now understood to be therapeutically ineffective.
Flexible magnets are made of a rubber-like material. They cannot store as much magnetic energy as ceramic or neodymium magnets. (see magnet types)
These multi-pole magnets have both north and south poles alternating on the same side - often in patterns, like concentric circles (BIOflex) or triangles (Nikken).
Since north and south poles attract, these alternating magnetic fields cancel out about 1/2" - 3/4" away from the surface of the magnet.
This severely limits the therapeutic effectiveness to only superficial conditions close to the skin's surface.
Most injuries and chronic conditions are found deep in muscle tissue, bone, cartilage, tendons, and nerves - and remain unaffected by multi-pole magnets.
Pillows and mattress pads using multi-pole magnets have no health effect, because the magnetic fields cannot penetrate all the way through the foam cushioning.
More importantly, south-pole (positive) magnetic fields should not be used in magnetic therapy. They can increase pain and inflammation, and stimulate anxiety. Multi-pole magnets should never be used near the head or for sleep.
Because some companies have patents on designs using multi-pole magnets, they continue to sell them today.
As a U.S. direct manufacturer, Therion continuously improves and develops new products based on the latest innovative materials and magnet therapy research.
This ensures you will always receive the best comfort and results, and the greatest therapeutic value.
No.
That strength is higher than the magnetic power most MRI machines generate.
When you see exaggerated gauss ratings, like 30,000, 100,000 and 280,000, that means a company is adding up the total gauss of ALL the magnets used in a product.
This is deceptive because: 1) gauss rating alone does not indicate how effective the product will be, and 2) gauss is not cumulative. Adding gauss ignores the laws of physics...
The Dr. Bakst Super Back Belt uses 28 magnets, each with a 10,000 gauss rating. However, the total gauss rating of the product still remains 10,000 gauss. Not 280,000.
It’s no different from room temperature. If the temperature in each corner of a room is 70 degrees, the entire room’s temperature is still 70 degrees, not 280 degrees.
There are three basic types of magnets used in biomagnetics:
No matter which type of material is used, only the bio-north (negative) side of a magnet should face the body.
The bio-south (positive) side should never face the body, as this can increase pain and inflammation, stimulate anxiety and restlessness, and has been shown to increase growth of bacteria in several studies.
It takes more than a high gauss rating to provide serious results with magnet therapy. Flexible magnetic patterns (like concentric circles), patented 10-20 years ago, are now obsolete based on today's research findings. And magnetic jewelry is more fashionable than it is therapeutic.
Since 1991, Therion has been a pioneer in biomagnetics research and product design. We understand what is required to provide the most effective and consistent results, and why so many other magnetic products fail to do so.
Biomagnetic requirements will change depending on what magnet therapy is used for, and where on the body it's used. Magnet size, thickness, material type and gauss rating, and the quantity, placement and coverage of magnets must all be accounted for.
As the only company to truly address these requirements, Therion's Advanced Biomagnetics® match the most effective magnet combinations for:
For nearly 10 years, every Therion product has consistently maintained a high rate of success, averaging at least 90%. Therion's award-winning products work better and faster than any other magnet therapy products; and above all, are the most comfortable to use.
Comfort is an exceedingly important and often overlooked aspect of magnetic therapy. In order to receive the best results possible, in the least amount of time, magnet therapy must be used consistently.
Therion stands above the rest, as every product can be comfortably used 24/7, for as long as needed. Using the latest therapeutic materials, each Therion product offers multiple health benefits in addition to biomagnetics. From therapeutic warmth to enhance relaxation and blood circulation, to adaptive cushioning that relieves tender pressure points. |
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Organizational Memberships:
Therion Inc. is a member of the American Holistic Health Association, and Hauppauge Industrial Association. We are a U.S. direct manufacturer with a staff of experts in biomagnetics, therapeutic cushioning materials, engineering, and product manufacturing.
Therion's founder and CEO is one of the few U.S. Registered Magnetic Therapy Practitioners, and is Board Certified by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. He holds practitioner memberships in the:
Product Recognition:
Therion Neo-Flex™ magnetic insoles - officially recognized by the American Podiatric Medical Association. Doctor recommended for relief from severe foot pain and symptoms of diabetic foot neuropathy.
Therion has won 2 Gold Medals for best Back Pain Relief and comfort at the 2008 and 2009 GearAwards™. (The sports, health, & fitness industry's annual product competitition.)
Therion magnetic supports and shoe insoles have been awarded 5 silver and bronze medals in the Therapeutic category of the 2009 GearAwards. (see Awards)
TherionResearch.com is the #1 online source for accurate information, consumer education, news and research on magnetic therapy.
All Therion products are manufactured in our facility in Hauppauge, New York, USA.
As the only U.S. direct manufacturer of professional magnetic therapy products, Therion maintains strict quality control standards and the best customer satisfaction.
All Therion products come protected with a lifetime warranty for any manufacturing defects.
Every phone call and e-mail you send to Therion is guaranteed to receive helpful, reliable, and knowledgable customer support.
Therion customers are guaranteed:
Therion magnets are guaranteed to maintain their strength for a lifetime.
Therion products require large, super-high gauss biomagnetics, for specific use with magnetic therapy.
This includes grade 42 neodymium (13,500 gauss), and double-magnetized anisotropic ceramic magnets (4,300 gauss).
Other companies choose less costly grades of neodymium, and use smaller sizes. This is not as effective for severe pain and chronic conditions.
They also use isotropic ceramic. This is magnetized only once during manufacturing, and begins to lose magnetic strength after a few years.
Therion products consistently provide successful results over 90% of the time, giving you the greatest chance of success compared to any other magnetic therapy products.
Magnetic therapy is best used for relieving pain and inflammation, improving healing and recovery after an injury or surgery, and promoting more restful sleep. And most importantly, when used properly, there are no health risks.
If you have any questions about using Therion products for a specific health condition or symptoms, please call us toll-free (1-888-636-9700) or send an e-mail anytime.
The key to successfully using magnetic therapy for pain relief and healing is consistency.
If you don't use the product every day as directed, you could see the pain and swelling come back, and slow the healing process. Consistent use will provide faster, more significant results.
In general, magnetic therapy should be used directly over the area of pain. But sometimes pain can radiate from one body area to another.
For example, with sciatica, back pain can radiate through the nerve and travel down into the thigh too. And limping from foot pain, can start to cause hip pain.
If magnetic therapy does not seem to be working well in one area, try shifting the magnet to a related area. This may have a surprisingly greater effect.
Magnetic therapy products can also be placed over acupuncture points, to influence the same meridians or energy channels.
Thera-dot neodymium acupuncture magnets are the best choice for this type of treatment. Consult a licensed acupuncturist to learn more about how to properly apply magnets over acupuncture points.
(Note: in specific instances, some acupuncture points may require the south pole of a magnet to be used for a stimulating effect. Always check with a licensed acupuncturist before doing this.)
This depends on 5 important factors:
With recent injuries, most people start feeling better within a day or two of consistent use. Some begin to see results within hours or even minutes. (This is most noticeable with recent swelling or bruising.)
With chronic pain and degenerative conditions that have existed for years, magnetic therapy often requires about 1-3 weeks before feeling a noticeable difference.
In general, people over age 50 tend to respond much faster than those younger.
Consistent use is most important. Not giving magnetic therapy enough time to work is one of the #1 reasons for poor results.
Using magnetic therapy as often as possible, will provide faster, more substantial results.
Stopping magnetic therapy too soon can sometimes allow pain to return.
Though your pain and swelling may be gone, healing damaged tissue takes longer. In fact, the healing process cannot begin until swelling leaves the area.
For example, after pain from a sprain subsides, continue to use the magnetic support for several days to a couple weeks, depending on the severity of the sprain.
In many cases, magnetic therapy can speed up recovery time by 30% - 50%. Consider your particular injury or condition, and allow reasonable time for healing to take place.
For chronic conditions like arthritis, once the pain and inflammation subside, continue using the magnets consistently for several more days.
Afterwards, you may only need to use magnets occasionally, for shorter periods of time. Use them to maintain your pain relief as needed.
If you stop using magnet therapy and your pain returns, simply reapply the magnets for a longer time.
By relaxing the walls of capillaries (tiny blood vessels), blood circulation at the injury site is increased. Oxygen and nutrients are carried more efficiently, enabling the body to repair damaged cells faster.
Yes.
As long as the magnets are strong enough, a magnetic field will penetrate completely through bone. Many studies have shown magnetic fields can speed up healing of bone fractures, and promote healthier bone mineral density.
There are also FDA-approved magnetic devices for healing non-union bone fractures. (see Electro-magnetic fields)
Lack of sufficient oxygen in muscle tissue is one of the primary causes of back muscle spasms, and poor circulation is a major cause of back pain and stiffness. (This is why smokers are more susceptible to chronic lower back pain).
When applied to the lower back, magnetic therapy increases blood circulation, carrying more oxygen and nutrients to muscle tissues and cells. This reduces spasm and pain, and can improve flexibility.
It also helps reduce inflammation, which can reduce pain from herniated discs and sciatica, where pressure is put on the nerves in the spine.
Evidence shows that magnetic fields also relieve pain more directly, by working to rebalance the electro-chemical ion concentrations within nerve cells. This reduces and/or blocks pain signals.
Did you know:
Therion has won 2 Gold Medals for best back health products at the 2008 and 2009 sports & fitness GearAwards™. View Therion's Platinum MTR Back Support and Platinum Back Pad
Improved blood circulation increases oxygen and nutrient transport, activating and regenerating cells.
Increased calcium ion transport aids the repair and growth of cartilage, while at the same time decreasing pain.
There are two ways that magnetic therapy can improve quality of sleep: pain relief and melatonin production.
Poor sleep is often a direct result of having some sort of pain when going to bed. When magnetic therapy is used to relieve pain, your quality of sleep will greatly improve.
Most notably though, the pineal gland is magnetically-sensitive. Located in the center of the brain, this small gland secretes the natural hormone melatonin.
The natural increase in melatonin production later in the evening is what allows us to fall asleep. Circadian rhythms (our sleep/wake cycle) are synchronized by the pineal gland regulating melatonin secretion throughout the day. As we age, melatonin production decreases, making it even more difficult to get a restful nights sleep.
The pineal gland contains magnetite crystals, and can be influenced by external magnetic fields. Our natural sleep-wake cycle can be disturbed by things like stress, and even the time of the year.
The strength of the earth's magnetic field actually diminishes during the winter months. This can lead to a desynchronization of circadian rhythms, and a condition known as seasonal affective disorder. Seasonal affective disorder is characterized by recurrent winter depression associated with hypersomnia, overeating, and carbohydrate craving.
By applying an external magnetic field using a magnetic mattress pad or pillow, melatonin secretion can be rebalanced and circadian rhythms resynchronized. This helps us fall asleep easier and improves quality of sleep.
Yes. A high-back magnetic seat cushion is a great way to improve comfort and circulation around the thighs, buttocks, and your entire back.
Studies have also shown magnetic seat pads can reduce muscle spasms and tension when sitting for long periods of time.
No. International protocol states magnets should never be used during the first trimester of pregnancy.
To be safe, we recommend you do not use magnets at anytime during pregnancy.
No. Surgical pins, plates, screws and similar objects are made of non-magnetic metals, like surgical stainless steel.
Check with your doctor if you are unsure if any other implanted objects are magnetically-sensitive.
Yes. Recognized by the American Podiatric Medical Association, Therion Neo-Flex insoles produce the strongest magnetic fields of any magnetic insole.
When placed underneath an orthotic shoe, the magnetic fields will penetrate through and still work very effectively.
Yes. You may wear the support whichever way is most comfortable for you.
The advantage of wearing any Therion support directly on the skin is its Thermal Reactive™ support material.
This self-adaptive neoprene will work to eliminate excess body heat and sweat for the best comfort. However, it will not function as well when clothing is in between the skin and the support.
Yes.
Therion MTR braces improve blood circulation and provide excellent compressive support, which will help prevent muscle strain and overuse injuries.
The patented Thermal Reactive™ technology also provides self-adaptive comfort.
When you are at rest, this breathable neoprene maintains a comfortable level of therapeutic warmth, soothing sore muscles.
During exercise, it actively pumps out excess body heat and sweat, preventing overheating.
Therion MTR supports can be worn 24/7 for consistent use, which will provide better and faster results from magnetic therapy.
We do not recommend using a heating pad with a magnetic support or body pad. It will interfere with the magnetic field, and you will not get the full effectiveness of your Therion product.
You can use an electric blanket over a magnetic mattress pad, but it will interfere with the magnetic field when it is turned on.
If you must use an electric blanket, it's best to turn it on for warmth before getting into bed. When you are ready to get into bed, switch it to low, so the blanket does not turn on as often.
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