Reduction of pain thresholds in fibromyalgia after very low-intensity magnetic stimulation: a double-blinded, randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial.

This study adds important evidence to our understanding of how extremely low frequency magnetic fields can influence pain perception and neurological function. The 8 Hz frequency used falls within the alpha brainwave range, which may explain why patients experienced improvements in both pain processing and sleep quality. What makes this research particularly significant is that it demonstrates therapeutic benefits from magnetic field exposures that are orders of magnitude lower than what we encounter from many common household devices. The science demonstrates that our bodies can respond to very subtle electromagnetic signals, challenging the conventional assumption that only high-intensity fields produce biological effects. For fibromyalgia patients, this research suggests that controlled magnetic field therapy might offer relief where traditional treatments have failed, though more research is needed to establish optimal protocols and long-term safety.