Copper and magnetic bracelets found useless for arthritis pain

[Dixon]

Bracelets 'useless' in arthritis

Magnetic devices have been used for arthritis for centuries

Copper bracelets and magnetic wrist straps are useless for relieving pain in people with arthritis, say University of York researchers.

In the first tightly controlled trial to look at both alternative therapies, there was no benefit to their use for pain or stiffness.



All 45 patients tested a copper bracelet, two different magnetic wrist straps, and a demagnetised version...


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[Braggi]

Bracelets 'useless' in arthritis

That's shocking! You mean those companies selling these things have been ripping off the easily duped for decades now? Do you suppose this finding will slow sales at all? Heh heh.

-Jeff