Magnetotherapy in Pain Management: Mechanisms, Clinical Applications, and Future Perspectives – A Review

Magnetotherapy, the therapeutic application of magnetic fields, has gained increasing attention in recent decades for its potential role in alleviating pain through non-invasive means. By utilizing static or pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMF), magnetotherapy influences physiological processes such as microcirculation, neural conductivity, inflammation, and tissue repair. This review examines the principles of magnetotherapy, underlying mechanisms, therapeutic applications, and clinical evidence supporting its use in pain management. It further discusses the advantages, limitations, integration with naturopathic practices, and future research prospects. Current literature indicates that magnetotherapy is a safe, adjunctive modality for managing musculoskeletal, neuropathic, and chronic pain, though standardization of treatment parameters and large-scale clinical trials remain essential.

Magnetotherapy, Pain Management, Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields, Static Magnetic Fields, Naturopathy, Rehabilitation

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