A Heartfelt Story of How Q Magnets Helped One Young Woman Reclaim Her Life
Some customer stories stay with you because they remind us that chronic pain affects far more than the body. It can shape childhood, limit opportunities, and change how someone imagines their future.
This is Sarah’s story, shared in her own words, about growing up with persistent back pain and discovering Q Magnets as part of her personal recovery journey.
Life as a Child
“I just wanted to drop you a quick note to say Q Magnets have changed my life.
At just six weeks old I had my first chiropractor appointment. I was born with my neck out of place and continued to have back problems throughout my childhood.
By the age of 12, I couldn’t even walk the five blocks home from school. Mum would often find me sitting on the side of the road crying in pain. Despite this, doctors couldn’t find an explanation and believed I was simply seeking attention.
After three years of my mum tirelessly advocating for me, I finally had X-rays that showed I had both Scheuermann’s disease and scoliosis. Because the curves were considered relatively mild, surgery wasn’t recommended and I was simply told to ‘deal with it.’
The pain ruled my life. My GP couldn’t explain why it hurt so much. Physiotherapy would temporarily ease the muscle tightness, but any activity quickly brought the pain back.
High school was incredibly difficult. Carrying books in a backpack became unbearable, and by my final years I was completing much of my schoolwork from home because I would arrive home exhausted, sleep before dinner, and have little energy left for anything else.
I missed out on much of a normal teenage life. While other kids were socialising and playing sport, I was managing constant pain. I relied heavily on pain medication until the side effects of tramadol became worse than the pain itself. Other medications offered little benefit, and I reached the point where I simply didn’t know what else to try.”
Every chronic pain journey is unique
Persistent pain often has many contributing factors, and no single approach works for everyone. Individual responses to static field therapy may vary depending on factors such as the underlying condition, anatomy, symptom severity, and how the magnets are applied. Q Magnets are designed as precision multipolar medical magnets, and their application follows the principles of Field | Dose | Placement, recognising that correct placement and appropriate magnet selection are important considerations when using static field therapy.
Discovering Q Magnets
“Everything changed when I was 21.
My mum’s dog had suffered a back injury and was being treated by a physiotherapist who also used Q Magnets with animals. It sounded unusual, but I figured I had nothing to lose.
That weekend Mum and I placed a Q Magnet on my back. Twenty-four hours later I was walking around the shops. I was still uncomfortable, but noticeably better than usual.
I left the magnet behind when I went home and, before long, the pain returned.
That experience convinced us to give Q Magnets a proper trial, so in April 2015 we shared the cost of a set.
Within days I noticed I could walk, go shopping and sit comfortably at a desk for much longer. These were everyday activities that many people take for granted, but for me they represented a huge improvement in my quality of life.”
An Interesting Observation
“My physiotherapist remained sceptical, although she admitted that if I felt they were helping, then they were worth continuing. After each treatment she would tape the magnet back on and jokingly refer to it as my ‘on/off button.’
One day she decided to perform acupuncture. She removed my magnet beforehand and noticed that the area where the magnet had been placed remained completely white while the surrounding skin became red. She found the reaction interesting and became a little more open to the possibility that something was happening beyond expectation alone.”
Sharing the Experience
“Since then, anyone who tells me they’re living with pain gets pointed towards your website.
I’ve lent my magnets to many people because it’s difficult to understand the experience until you’ve tried them yourself. Although it means I sometimes go without them for a few days, it’s worth it if someone else has the opportunity to see whether they may help them too.
Today my mum, my gran, my grandad, several friends and a number of work colleagues all use Q Magnets.”
Life Today
“I’m now 24 years old, working full time, studying at university and renovating my own home.
Ten years ago I never imagined I’d have the physical ability to manage all of that, let alone spend weekends paving patios and building garden sheds.
I guess what I’m really trying to say is thank you.
Thank you for creating something that, for me, wasn’t just another fad. Thank you for creating something non-invasive that helped me regain my freedom and my life.”
Sarah W.
Wellington, New Zealand
Important Note
This is an individual customer testimonial describing one person’s experience. Individual results vary.
Q Magnets are Class I medical devices intended to produce a localized static magnetic field and may provide temporary relief of minor aches and pains when used as directed.
The safety and effectiveness of Q Magnets have not been established for the treatment of Scheuermann’s disease or scoliosis. Anyone with persistent or severe symptoms should seek assessment and advice from an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.
