Let's look at a few important points about magnet therapy. Magnets should only be used when a diagnosis has been made to identify the pain. Remember, pain is a warning signal that must be respected. Do not try to treat your own chronic painful condition without having first consulted a qualified health practitioner. Magnets should not be used when the cause of pain is uncertain. Also magnets should not be used to replace medications that may be more appropriate or even necessary. In other words, think of magnets as highly useful products that enable people to reduce drug treatment, thus minimizing unwelcome side-effects.

In the book "Magnet Therapy", by Ron Lawrence, M.D., PH.D. he states: In view of his experience and clinical observations of many practitioners who followed up on this, he learned that wearing a magnet around the wrist area will help prevent the onset of carpal tunnel syndrome in those who are susceptible (those with repeated use of the wrist). In other words, the magnet is an important aid for prevention. However, Dr. Lawrence found that magnets are not that helpful when a person has advanced or severe carpal tunnel syndrome. Wearing a magnet at the wrist area is worthwhile as a preventive, as it is both inexpensive and safe.