I just have to wade in on the subject of magnets versus tens unit. I have had opportunity to try both pain mamagement methods. Therefore feel I have a little bacground to" mouth off" on the subject. I found the magnets to be absolutely useless in relieving ANY of MY pain. I did find the tens unit gave me some relief. Notice I said some relief. I like Audrey,believe that mindset can be of great benefit in controlling pain. I have found when I am under lots of stress there is virtually NOTHING that can truly relieve my pain until I remove myself from the stress.Which often is not a viable solution. JuanitaCG for George 74/71/64