If you are one of the many people who suffer from muscle pain, you know how frustrating it can be. Not only is it physically debilitating, but it can also keep you from doing the things you love. Traditional methods of treatment, such as medication and surgery, often come with unwanted side effects. That’s where […]
While most of us do long-form writing using a keyboard, there are occasions when using a pen or pencil becomes a necessary (even the preferred) way to write. You might discover your hands start to hurt not too far into your task. Even with a computer, typing for an extended amount of time can cause
Narrowing of the spinal cord canal due to osteoarthritis may result in spinal stenosis. When space around your spinal cord and nerve roots starts to narrow, it can cause chronic pain, mild to severe. Typically, this chronic back pain is treated with NSAIDs, pain medications, or surgical referrals. But there are alternative modalities that are
Photobiomodulation therapy for pain is gaining popularity as an alternative to prescription pain medications. But what is photobiomodulation? Also referred to as PBM therapy, it is the use of low-level light, emitted by diodes, to stimulate cell function. Photobiomodulation devices like the LumaCare Duo can offer relief from pain without the need for surgery or
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Cold laser therapy is a common treatment option for patients with joint pain, muscle pain as well as arthritis. What many people don’t know is it can actually treat these same problems in your dogs or other pets. What is Cold Laser Therapy for Dogs? Beams of light from a handheld device, such as the
Cold laser therapy is a safe and effective treatment when used to treat knee pain and other conditions in the knee. The treatment can be used for acute or chronic pain relief, and the procedure is simple and easy to do in a clinic or at home. Using cold laser therapy for knees and other
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If you’ve suffered from chronic or acute pain, you may have heard of laser therapy among the list of non-surgical ways of treating pain. While not as commonly known as drug therapy or surgery, cold laser therapy provides affordable, convenient pain relief. So, what is it and how does it work? Cold laser therapy is
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Tendons are quite flexible, helping our muscles and bones work together to perform everyday movements and exercises. Occasionally, tendons can become inflamed from overuse, overstress, or traumatic injury. Tendonitis, or inflammation of a tendon, is painful. If you’ve experienced pain in a tendon, you may be wondering, “How long does it take for tendonitis to
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When tendons are inflamed from repetitive use or injury, it causes tendonitis. Most commonly, tendonitis occurs in the elbow, ankle, shoulder, or neck area. Those who suffer from it know how painful and debilitating it can be. We know most of you would rather ignore dull pain, hoping ibuprofen or acetaminophen staves it off. But
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Depending on the cause of your back pain, you may be able to find relief without having to resort to drugs or surgery. Exercise, lifestyle modifications, and cold laser therapy are alternative ways to treat back pain without drugs or surgery. Read further to learn how each of these nonsurgical, drug-free ways may help chronic
Sacroiliac pain (SI pain) can be debilitating and while it may be chronic, there are effective ways to manage the pain and restore your mobility. One of the most effective ways to ease SI pain is using low-level laser therapy, helping SI patients avoid having to use highly addictive pain medications or muscle relaxants. LLLT
