Researchers at Ohio State University have conducted a new study which has indicated that magnetic therapy may be helpful for treating some people who regularly suffer from migraine headaches.
There are about 35 million migraine sufferers in the U.S., according to the American Headache Society. About 20% of migraine sufferers experience an aura before an attack. Symptoms include tingling, numbness and vision changes.
The researchers utilized a handheld magnetic stimulation device, which is placed against the back of the head. Two quick magnetic pulses are then produced by the device.
The study was conducted on 164 patients. Half of the patients in the study used the real device, and the other half used an identical-looking device, but which did not produce any actual magnetic pulses. After two hours, 39% of the patients who used the real device reported that they were pain-free, compared to only 22% of the patients who used the fake device.
Labels: Pain and Physical Disorders, Scientific Research and Studies