Oh my, I don't want to start a thing, I used magnets for back pain sometimes, Also they have been found helpful in post polio pain. If someone insist I will try to find the source for that statement. There is a doctor at Baylor Medical College ( I hope it wasn't The University of Texas. If you have to have documentation I will try to find it. Nita jo young wrote: > I find great relief from low back discomfort with the application of a > magnetic flex pad. Sometimes within 15 minutes I find relief to what > can be great discomfort. Additionally, I use magnetic shoe inserts and > sleep on a magnetic mattress. If you wish further information, send me > your mailing address and I will forward a catalog for your review.