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Lower Back Pain Treatment using Q Magnets Therapy

How to use Q Magnets >> Q Magnet Treatment for Low-Back Pain

The first device is placed at the base of the spine just above the cleavage in the buttocks.

The second and third devices are placed over the dimples on either side of the spine just over the buttocks.

The fourth device is placed midline on the spine. To find this placement, draw a line between the highest portion of
each hipbone and place the device where the line crosses the midline on the back on the spine.

The fifth device is placed midline on the spine, approximately 50mm (2 inches) above the fourth device.
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Alternative low back placement

The first and second devices are placed over the dimples on either side of the spine just over the buttocks. The third
device is placed over a “bridge” of tape approximately 25mm (1 inch) below the cleavage of the buttocks. Create a
“bridge” by placing a piece of tape from one buttocks across to the other. Place directly on top of the “bridge” of tape
with a double-stick adhesive. Secure the Q Magnets in place with an added piece of tape over the top of the device.

When to use the OF50-3? (larger magnet with 8)

Magnet placement for lower back pain can be optimized with different sized devices. The magnetic fields of the
devices can interfere with each other, if placed too close together. Keep the larger magnets separated by about an
inch (25mm).

If the best effects are experienced by applying a multipolar magnetic field over L4/5 and L5/S1, then this will require
the larger OF50-3 magnet as it will cover both adjacent levels. Whereas the QF28-6 need to be separated and skip a
spinal level.
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Note:

These are recommendations from neurologists and physiotherapists who have used Q Magnets extensively in a
clinical setting. See the Q Magnets products page for a description of each device, including the sizes and penetration
depths.

It is important to get the right dose of magnetic field to the target tissue, otherwise there will be little or no effect.
This may require using the information supplied with your order and on this website with a bit of trial and error to
achieve the optimal placement. The best results are usually achieved by seeing an appropriately trained health
professional such as a doctor or physiotherapist using their own clinical reasoning and neural anatomy to find the
most effective placements.

As a general rule, the larger devices such as the QF28-6 and QF28-3 should be used centrally over the spine and over
the larger deeper nerves such as the sciatic nerve, the smaller Q Magnets such as the QF20-3 and QF15-2 should be
used peripherally over areas such as the elbow and wrist and the smallest models QF10-2, Q6-1.5 used on trigger
points. With each pain episode, you may require a larger Q Magnet and as the pain diminishes substitute with a
smaller device to maintain your pain free state.

The smaller devices such as the QF20-2 have a lower profile, hence may be more comfortable for daily use. The Q6-
1.5 is very small and only requires a small round plaster to apply it to the body, hence it is very comfortable and
inconspicuous to wear, but has a shallow penetration and a very small active surface area and is unlikely to be
effective over the lower back or neck or the larger joints such as the hip, knee, shoulder, ankle and elbow.

The largest Q Magnet, the OF50-3 has the advantage of covering a larger active surface area (the active surface area
of the Q Magnet is the boundary line between the alternating poles, this is where the magnetic field gradient is at its
steepest) and penetrates to around 35mm or 1.4′. Whereas the QF28-6 and QF28-3 models cannot cover two
adjacent spinal levels such as L4/5 and L5/S1 since they have to be separated by an inch or 2.5cm, the OF50-3 can
cover two adjacent levels which can make all the difference if required.
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Targeting Pain with the Healing Power of Q-Magnets

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If you are a practitioner treating patients experiencing pain, we invite you to try Q-Magnets as a way to extend your
treatments beyond the clinic room and provide relief between treatment sessions. Q-Magnets are unique in that
they are multi-polar creating an undulating flux field that research has shown reduces the firing rates of irritated
nerves. The result is less discomfort and increased function for patients. ---- Products in this video: Q-Magnets -
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The overriding principle of device selection is to choose a Q magnets model that is large enough and its field
penetrates deep enough to envelop the target tissue. See our device selection guide to learn how the size, width and
number of poles affect the field penetration.

Smallest devices (QF10-2 & Q6-1.5) are the best fit for the smallest joints, such as fingers and acupuncture and
trigger points.
Medium sized devices (QF20-3) are the best fit for medium sized joints such the elbow and ankle.
The largest devices (QF28-3 & OF50-3) are the best fit for the larger joints such as the knee, shoulder, hip, lower back
and sacroiliac joint.
The most commonly used devices are the QF28-3 and QF20-3 which is why they are packaged in the General Use
Bonus Set.

As a general rule, the larger devices such as the QF28-6 and QF28-3 should be used centrally over the spine and over
the larger deeper nerves such as the sciatic nerve.

The smaller Q magnets such as the QF20-3 and QF15-2 should be used peripherally over areas such as the elbow and
wrist and the smallest models QF10-2, Q6-1.5 used on trigger points. With each pain episode, you may require a
larger Q magnet and as the pain diminishes substitute with a smaller device to maintain your pain free state.

The smaller devices such as the QF20-2 have a lower profile, hence may be more comfortable for daily use. The Q6-
1.5 is very small and only requires a small round plaster to apply it to the body, hence it is very comfortable and
inconspicuous to wear, but has a shallow penetration and a very small active surface area and is unlikely to be
effective over the lower back or neck or the larger joints such as the hip, knee, shoulder, ankle and elbow where the
biggest devices are required.

The largest Q magnet, the OF50-3 has the advantage of covering a larger active surface area (the active surface area
of the Q magnet is the boundary line between the alternating poles, this is where the magnetic field gradient is at its
steepest) and penetrates to around 35 mm or 1.4 inches. Whereas the QF28-6 and QF28-3 models cannot cover two
adjacent spinal levels such as L4/5 and L5/S1 since they have to be separated by an inch or 2.5 cm, the OF50-3 can
cover two adjacent levels which can make all the difference if required.

For more information please visit our manufacturer’s website at qmagnets.com/which-magnet-to-use

Quadrapolar Q magnets

This group of magnets are quadrupoles. A Quadrapolar Q magnet is a multipolar (i.e., Quadrapolar on one side) static
magnet made of the highest quality rare earth neodymium magnetic material with a 1.35 Tesla or 13,500 Gauss
rating at its strongest point and Energy Product of 45 MGOe (N45). The name Quadrapolar comes from the four
alternating poles on the one face of the magnet.

This fluctuating magnetic field has been shown to affect cell membranes of nerves in a very special way. Within
minutes of exposures, nerve cell action potential and irritation is reduced. The resulting effect is like taking a fast
acting pain reliever that gets better at relieving pain over time. Patients have noticed changes in their pain levels
within 15 – 20 minutes. The pain relief increases and continues the longer the magnets are on the affected area.
Practitioners can use these magnets as loaners to patients in between treatment seasons or sell to the patient for
self-care after their course of treatment is completed.

We recommend using the Q magnets with the Asiamed Nylon Kinesiotape. The tape is smooth, lasts for long time
on the body and provides an additional layer of fascial stretch in the region.
Note: The Q magnets have a “flux plate” on one side of the magnet. The flux plate is a barrier that helps to project
the magnetic field downward. In addition, the flux plates are printed with an arrow that when placing the magnet
on the affected area the arrow should be facing up towards the patient’s head for proper alignment with the
bodies energy. The printed side of the magnet is up and facing you when the magnet is applied.

The different diameters and thickness influence the area and penetrating depth of the magnetic field. The larger
the diameter and thickness of the magnet results in increased depth of magnetic field penetration and surface
area treated.

See chart below for details of width, thickness and depth of penetration.

45 MGOe (N45) Neodymium Rare Earth