
A magnetic mattress pad can help reduce and/or eliminate symptoms ranging from mild insomnia or restlessness, to simple muscle aches and pains, to fibromyalgia and arthritis. There are several criteria to look for when selecting a magnetic mattress pad to ensure you will get the desired therapeutic benefits. The ideal magnetic mattress product is one that combines a therapeutically effective magnetic field with the long lasting comfort and support of high quality cushioning components that are specifically matched to a person’s needs.
1. Magnets - Many magnetic mattress pads on the market use magnets that are either too small or too few to produce beneficial effects. In addition, only the north pole of the magnets should face the body in a mattress pad. High quality magnetic mattress pads must contain a large number of magnets that are of the right size, thickness and strength to generate a therapeutically effective magnetic field. Beware of magnetic mattress pads that only provide the number of magnets contained in the pad and their strength. Many are using very thin magnets and stacking two together so they can advertise a large number of magnets. In reality one single magnet that is ¼" thick is stronger and more effective than two 1/8" thick magnets stacked together. When magnets are stacked together in a mattress pad they will shift due and flip causing the south-pole to face the body, which can cause your discomfort to become worse and create a health risk.
2. Comfort and Durability are important considerations - Typical constructions range from no padding on the low end, to premium viscoelastic (memory) foam out of which the most comfortable magnetic mattress pads are made. Be careful when you see the term hospital grade foam used to indicate the quality of their foam mattress pads. Have you ever slept on a hospital bed? This is intended to create an image of high quality and comfort, but in fact, is not the case. It can be a very expensive mistake to buy a magnetic mattress pad that is not comfortable and will not last.