TM
Catalog: Accessories, Braces & Supports, Foot Care,
Mattress, Pet
Products, Single Magnets
TM
Catalog: Accessories, Braces & Supports, Foot Care,
Mattress, Pet
Products, Single Magnets
Magnets
GeneralThe Magnaflex Biomagnets are designed to be used any time and any place to possibly relieve muscle aches and pains and to relieve tension in your body by improving blood circulation.The patented, concentric circles of alternating polarity in the Biomagnets and the ferrite magnets in the Car Seat, and Magnasole are designed to influence the blood vessels to dilate and thus to increase blood flow to that area. Nature's own healing processes are accelerated by increasing the concentration of oxygen and other vital nutrients in that area while simultaneously removing toxic waste products resulting from the injured tissue. Besides blood vessels, neurolymphatics should also be considered as possible sites of application. In many instances, the area where the individual experiences the symptoms is not where the actual problem is. For example, if a muscle becomes hypertonic (spasm) it is likely that there is a weakness of the opposing muscle (antagonist). Hints & CautionsWhen using a Biomagnet, place the cloth side against the skin and the gold (Card, Mini and Max) or Velcro (Flex) side away from the skin. If the use is on a curved surface of the body you can warm up the Card and Mini in your hands to make them more pliable and flexible.Before using a Card, Mini, Max or Flex, always make certain that the skin where you will be placing the Magnaflex Biomagnet is clean. The cloth pads on the Magnaflex Biomagnets will absorb ointments, rubs, Vaseline or any other surface medication which you may not want on your next use of them. If the Magnaflex Biomagnets are used properly, they will last for many years, and will be of great value to you. Biomagnets should never be applied to a fresh wound, sprain or hematoma within the first 24 to 48 hours of its occurrence. Adherence to the acronym RICE (R = Rest, I = Ice, C = Compression, E = Elevation) is the best treatment during this time to reduce swelling. The use of Biomagnets on fresh injuries may result in increased swelling and possibly pain. Also, do not use Biomagnets on open wounds or on areas of infection. To keep a Biomagnet in place, use an elastic bandage, an appropriate flexible fabric tape, or paper tape for sensitive skin. Surgical tape is best. Avoid adhesive or Scotch brand tape as these may remove the gold colored surface. If using flexible tape to hold a Magnaflex Biomagnet in place, position the tape so that the stretch has the most benefit. When using an elastic bandage, use the type that slips over a limb, not the type that wraps around it. The bandage should be snug without being constrictive or restrictive. To keep a Card, Mini, Max from moving or sliding while being held in place by a bandage, affix a piece of male Velcro to its gold side. The Lumbar Pad comes with Velcro already attached to its rear surface. Note: Be aware that Velcro will tear pantyhose. Individuals fitted with cardiac pacemakers, internally placed insulin pumps and/or automatic internal defibrillators should not use any biomagnetic products prior to consultation with their physician. Keep Biomagnets away from movement watches (as opposed to quartz or digital watches) and magnetic media such as credit cards, video and audio tapes and computer diskettes. Do not carry any Biomagnets in your wallet or purse as they may alter the magnetic strip on your credit cards making them unusable in bank automatic teller machines (ATMs). When wearing a Flex or using the Car Seat, wallets should be removed from the rear pockets. DisclaimerMagnaflex Biomagnets are designed to relax tense muscles, relieve musculo skeletal pain and accelerate the body's healing process by possibly increasing blood circulation in the area under the influence of the Biomagnet.Magnaflex Biomagnets work differently on each individual. There is no guarantee that these products will relieve your particular tension, will relieve your particular pain or accelerate the healing process of your particular injury. They work with varying results in various time frames for each individual. You will need to experiment in the use, placement and effect of these products. Once again, these products may not be effective for you for any of the cited situations. Just as some people have a greater sensitivity to various foods and medications, some people will be overly sensitive to magnetism and may experience discomfort (i.e., light headedness, dizziness, nausea). If this occurs when using the Mini in the head or neck area you should replace it with the Card and/or move the magnet away from the head area. BiomagnetsThe placement of the Biomagnets is simple. For general pain from sprains or strains, bumps or bruises where you know the source of the pain, place a Biomagnet over the central area of maximum pain or tenderness to increase the blood circulation to that area.For specific indications, just review the following recommendations for the area and type of pain. The flexibility of the Biomagnets allows them to fit into everyone's life style with the greatest degree of comfort. When you are using multiple Biomagnets it is best to place them side by side rather than stacking them as little advantage is gained by stacking them. The Flex is more effective when used with the wide side at the bottom. Suggested applications  The High Back (Max or Mini)In the high back, the discomfort is nearly always a few inches from the spine on one side or both. In all cases you will be able to find that area which is the most tender. The Max or Mini may be used for possible relief depending upon the size of the affected area. When using the Max or Mini always use a magnet on each side of the back, even if the discomfort is only on one side. Affix the magnets to this area with flexible tape.  The Low Back (Flex)For possible relief on the lower back use the Flex. Wallets and any other items should be taken out of the rear pockets as these put pressure on the sciatic nerve which makes the condition worse. You can find the areas in the low back easily by looking for the slight depressions at the base of the back and above the buttocks. The Flex is designed especially for the low back. It covers a larger area and has Velcro strips attached to its opposite surface to keep it from shifting when placed inside clothing (be aware that the Velcro will tear panty hose). Place the Flex over the area that is most tender and the greatest source of pain. The Flex is more effective when used with the wide side down. The Flex should be worn for two days after the pain is gone and may have to be worn on a continuing basis for possible relief of pain. Although Magnaflex magnets cannot cure a ruptured or crushed disc, a magnet applied directly over the painful disc may possibly relieve the pain. The magnet should be worn day and night for as long as there is discomfort, taking it off only to wash. Continue use for one week after the discomfort is gone. Note: The Car Seat is designed for possibly relieving pain in the lower back while sitting. The most important thing here to remember is look for the area of weakness as well as the area of pain. Treat both if necessary. 
Neck (Card, Mini or Max) Shoulder Pain (Shoulder Pad or Card)Many people experience pain in the rotator cuff or have bursitis. In some cases, pain radiates down the side of the arm between the bicep and the tricep but the source of the pain is actually in the shoulder. To locate the appropriate spot to place the magnet, take off your shirt or blouse and stand facing a mirror. Extend your arm over your head and you will see a valley between the round part of your shoulder and your neck. It is in this valley you should place the Shoulder Pad. If you are using a Card, it should be placed with the long part of the Card going front to back. If after two days there is still discomfort in the shoulder or upper part of the arm, you may wish to place another magnet of the same type on that area but always keep the original magnet on the primary area. The shoulder is a heavy muscle area and requires more care. The same time frames as above should be followed. Use of the magnet should continue for one week after the discomfort is gone. Evaluate rotator cuff muscles. Evaluate the rest of the shoulder muscles. Feel for trigger points. Remember the area of instability is usually the area of weakness; treat that! Treat these areas until no pain or weakness persists. Don't forget to use an exercise and/or stretching program as the reduction in pain allows. Tennis Elbow (Mini)Although we say to locate the central point of maximum pain, that is not so easy in this situation. The pain from this form of tendonitis radiates down the forearm, but the actual source of the problem is the elbow. To determine the appropriate placement of the magnet for possible relief, hold your arm straight in front of you and turn your hand so that your palm is facing out and your thumb is pointing down. The small depressions on both sides of your elbow joint are the exact points for placement of the magnets. Use an elbow bandage or brace and slide the magnets under the bandage over the small depression. You should wear this all day and night, taking it off only to wash. If you do not experience significant reduction in pain within 24 hours, try moving it. The magnets should be worn at least two days after discomfort has disappeared.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (Card, Mini or Elbow Pad) -See pictures above The nerve running through the inside of the forearm, through the carpal tunnel in the wrist and into the hand gets trapped by scar tissue and fibrous ligaments in the carpal tunnel, causing pain in the hands and fingers. This problem is common in people who use constant and repetitive hand and finger motions. For possible relief, place a Biomagnet over the center of the wrist on the inside where the nerve is trapped and over the center of the wrist on the outside. Use a brace to hold it in place. It may take several days to experience a reduction in pain or it may take several weeks. Note that this may be hard to diagnose in the absence of electrophysiology studies. Look for Tinel's sign. Many times there is entrapment at more than one place along the course of the median nerve. There can be entrapment at the elbow, a thoracic outlet syndrome, or a problem in the cervical spine complicating the carpal tunnel. Direct the magnets to the area or areas of the problem. Thumb (Card)For possible relief, place the magnet half on the top of the hand and half on the bottom, covering the fleshy area at the base of the thumb which is a part of the pain. You should tape it so that you have immobilized the thumb. The only way the thumb will get better is if it cannot be moved. This is, in most cases, a long process, depending upon the age of the injury. Use the magnet day and night, taking it off only to wash. Continue use for a week after discomfort is gone. Because the thumb is used for so many things, add one week rather than two days to avoid re-injuring the area. Fingers (Card)For possible relief, the hand requires the use of two Cards, one on the top of the fingers and one directly below the fingers. They are either taped on with flexible tape or placed inside a tight mitten so that the magnets are very close to the skin. The best time for this use is at home where it is possible to leave the cards on for long periods of time, removing them only to wash. For best results, use this procedure while sleeping. In the hand, the discomfort may never disappear completely, so a continual program of at least one to two hours a day may have to be followed. Hips (Max or Flex) For possible relief, place the magnet over the joint area in the hip first and then over any other area that radiates discomfort. Use the Biomagnets for one week after discomfort is gone. The best results are achieved by placing magnets on all three sides of the hip joint. Thighs (Mini or Flex) For thighs, place a Mini or preferably a Flex, since it covers a larger area, over the area that is most tender to possibly relieve pain.  Knees (Max)To place the magnet properly on the knee for possible relief, sit down, expose the knee and straighten your leg forward. As you do so, you will see a depression on either side of your knee cap. You should use two Max pads, one in each depression in conjunction with a knee brace. An elastic knee brace is recommended. The Biomagnets are placed under the brace in each depression. The Biomagnets and brace should be worn for at least a week, even longer, after the discomfort is gone. Calves and Hamstrings (Mini, Max or Lumbar Pad) For sore calves or hamstrings, place a magnet over the area that is most tender to possibly relieve the pain and soreness. Ankle (Card, Mini or Max) For a fresh sprain, RICE is used for the first 24 to 48 hours. For possible relief, use the magnets with male Velcro and elastic ankle support. Continue use for two days after the pain is gone. Top of the Foot or Top of the Toes (Card or Mini) Use flexible tape to secure the magnet to these areas for possible relief and continue use for two days after discomfort is gone.  Bottom of the Foot (Card or
Magnasole)For possible relief, fasten the Card to the bottom of the foot with flexible tape whenever you go to sleep, or use the Magnasole shoe Insert. Note: because the bottom of the foot is richly endowed with blood vessels and nerve endings the stronger magnetic field of the Mini may cause discomfort and may even enhance the pain. Careful monitoring is required. Magnasole is specifically designed for the bottom of the feet. Phantom Limb Pain (Fit size of Biomagnet to the area) Phantom limb pain is caused by severed nerve endings continuing to send pain signals to the brain. For possible relief, place a magnet right on the end of the stump and keep it there for at least thirty minutes after the cessation of pain. Spasms (Card, Mini, Max or Flex) For possible relief, place a Mini, or preferably a Flex since it covers a larger area, over the area where the muscle spasm is occurring. Muscle spasms have a tendency to move from one location to another so you will need to monitor the spasm location and keep the magnet over the site of the muscle spasm. Temporal Mandibular Joint (Card or Mini) The temporal mandibular joint (TMJ) can be the source of considerable pain for some people. Place a Card or Mini over the joint to possibly relieve pain. A head band may be used to hold the magnet in place. It may be necessary to keep the magnet in place for a longer period of time to achieve results. Try feeling for muscle contraction as you clench your teeth. This can be felt over the area of the cheeks. These muscles are many times involved, and placement over this area may help. Stress Headaches (Mini or Card) Stress headaches are caused by tension in the shoulder muscles that go up the neck and attach to the base of the skull. Biomagnet may possibly release the tension in these muscles, thereby relieving the headache. To locate the best spot to release the tension, use your right hand to feel along the left shoulder muscle between the neck and shoulder to find a tender, hard pebble of muscle. This is the release point (motor point, trigger point). Place a magnet over that release point and over the same release point on the right side. Use flexible tape to hold the magnets in place. Keep the magnets in place until the muscle is released and the headache is gone. A magnet may also be used right on the neck muscle at the base of the skull for possible relief. Note: The extra strength of the Mini may cause dizziness or other discomfort if used on the neck. For this reason, you may wish to use a Card or place the Mini lower on the neck or on the shoulder.  Sinus Headaches (Card or Mask)A Card may be used to possibly relieve a sinus headache by holding it up to your forehead or temple for approximately 20 minutes or until the pain is gone. A head band may be used to hold the Card in place. This may relieve the feeling of fullness. Placing a Card on the cheek may also relieve the feeling of fullness in addition to the headache. Bags Under the Eyes (Mini or Mask)This procedure may be used to possibly temporarily reduce the size or discoloration of bags under the eyes. This can be done every morning and can take from as little as 20 minutes up to one hour. Cut a Mini in half and warm the two halves in your hands. Lie down with your head on a pillow, relax your facial muscles and close your eyes. Gently bend the pieces of the Mini so that they touch all of the skin directly below the eye. Place them with the flat cut surface towards the eye so that it's barely touching the lower eye lash. You may have to reshape them as it is important that all areas are touching the skin. Do not use tape or pressure to keep the Mini in place. You may want to try this on only one eye to able to see the difference. However, both eyes should be done at the same time. It should be noted that this does not permanently remove wrinkles but may temporarily reduce their depth. Wrinkles on the Face (Card or Mask) For areas of wrinkles such as crow's feet, use a Card on each side of the face. A head band may be used to keep the Cards in place. Use this procedure at home so the Cards can be left in place for a few hours or overnight. It should be noted that this does not permanently remove wrinkles but may temporarily reduce their depth. The Magnetic Face Mask may be used to treat sinus headaches, bags under the eyes, and wrinkles on the face and neck for 2-3 hours per day in a more convenient and comfortable manner.  Car SeatThe seat is excellent for possibly relieving pain in the lower back and improving poor circulation in the lower extremities, caused by inactivity, while sitting. Simply place the seat in your chair at work or at home or in your car. You can even take the seat with you on airplane trips to possibly alleviate swollen feet. When using the seat, you should remember to remove your wallet from your rear pockets before sitting on the seat. MagnasoleMagnasoles are magnetic shoe insoles that are designed for sore, cold and tired feet. Magnasole provides a better application to the feet and will not interfere with mobility. Magnasole may work in several ways to benefit your body. First, the magnetic fields may increase the circulation in your feet by possibly dilating the blood vessels. This may warm cold feet, relieve pain and help the return of blood to the heart as well as stimulating muscles in the feet. This may be effective in relieving tension, especially in the back, and helping nature restore and normalize the body's functions. To use Magnasole, simply place them in your shoes. If they are not a perfect fit, heavy duty scissors can be used to trim Magnasole to fit. Keep this product in mind for diabetic patients who typically have poor circulation in their feet. The previous material is based on clinical observations and has not been endorsed by Magnaflex. The results may vary from case to case. This in no way is meant as a cure for any specific condition. |
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