Could magnets really be the key to relieving the debilitating pain and stiffness caused by rheumatoid arthritis?
Magnetotherapy can reduce pain, decrease morning stiffness, and improve range of motion in the dominant hand, according to a recent study published in March in the Journal of Clinical Medicine.
What Is Magnetotherapy?
According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, there are two main types of magnetotherapy: static magnetic therapy and electromagnetic therapy.
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A.C. Dahnke is a freelance writer and editor residing in California. She has covered community journalism and health care news for nearly a decade, winning a California Newspaper Publishers Award for her work.
