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AN EPIDEMIC OF PAIN
Pain is one of the top health problems in the United States. An estimated 50 million Americans live with chronic pain caused by disease, disorder or accident. An additional 25 million people suffer acute pain resulting from surgery or accident. Approximately two thirds of these individuals in pain have been living with this pain for more than five years. The most common types of pain include arthritis, lower back, bone/joint pain, muscle pain and fibromyalgia. The loss of productivity and daily activity due to pain is substantial. In a study done in 2000, it was reported that 36 million Americans missed work in the previous year due to pain, and that 83 million indicated that pain affected their participation in various activities. People with chronic pain have difficulty finding doctors who can effectively treat their pain. The Chronic Pain in America: Roadblocks to Relief study found that one out of four pain patients had changed doctors at least three times, reporting that the primary reason for change was that they still experienced pain. |
NEW TREATMENT OPTIONS WITH LASER THERAPY Laser therapy is a safe, pain-free treatment that only takes a few minutes per visit. Laser Therapy does not require the use of drugs or surgery, and there are no side effects or risks that may occur with other forms of treatment. In addition, it can often achieve results faster and better than other treatment modalities. Many conditions show signs of improvement in even the first or second treatments. The primary mechanism of laser therapy is photobiomodulation which causes a stimulation of cells and tissue repair that is based on scientific research which has demonstrated positive physiological effects of infrared wavelengths on cellular organelles and electron chain molecules. Patient Testimonials I was diagnosed with a potential abscess to the lower molar causing trigeminal nerve pain as well as migraines. The dentist believed I would need a root canal since I had irreversible nerve damage as the tooth was dying. I was prescribed an antibiotic for the infection, but I still had pain. After cervical adjustments and five laser treatments, my x-ray showed normal nerve functioning. I was able to reduce my pain to 50%after a few days , and I had complete normal functioning of the tooth after these treatments. Shannon Williamson, PhD |
HEALTH PROBLEMS THAT BENEFIT
FROM LASER THERAPY Why block the pain when you can treat the problem? INDICATIONS FOR LASER THERAPY INFLAMMATORY CONDITIONS Bursitis Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Edema Effusion Epicondylitis Inflammation Muscle spasms Myofasciitis Plantar Fasciitis Primary diagnosis Pain Radicular pain Restricted ROM / stiffness Rheumatoid Arthritis PAIN MANAGEMENT Bursitis Cervical/neck pain Edema Effusion Fasciitis Fibromyalgia Inflammation Low back pain Muscle spasms Myofascial Pain Primary diagnosis Pain Restricted ROM / stiffness CONNECTIVE TISSUE INJURY / DISORDERS Edema Effusion Inflammation Muscle spasms Myofasciitis Primary diagnosis Pain Radicular pain Restricted ROM / stiffness Sprains Strains Tendon Ruptures Tendonitis MUSCLE INJURY / DISORDERS Edema Inflammation Muscle bruises, contusions Muscle Contractures Muscle ruptures Muscle spasms Myofasciitis Myositis Restricted ROM / stiffness JOINT INJURIES / DISORDERS Dislocations Edema Effusion of joint Inflammation Ligament Injury Osteoarthritis Diagnosis Pain in joint Restricted ROM / stiffness TM disorders Neurological Injury / Disorders Crush injuries Decreased ROM / stiffness Effusion Inflammation Muscle spasms Myofasciitis Neuritis Paresthesia Primary diagnosis Prolapsed disk Radicular pain Ruptured disk Skin Injuries / Conditions Burns Edema Inflammation Diagnosis Pain in joint Restricted ROM / stiffness Skin grafts Skin ulcers Surgical incisions |
HOW MANY TREATMENTS ARE NEEDED? The Class IV Laser Therapy produces results quickly. For most ACUTE conditions 5-6 treatments is all that is needed. CHRONIC conditions take longer and might require 6-12 treatments. While these are the averages, each person is unique and healing time varies by person and condition. For those with lifelong conditions your doctor may recommend 1 or 2 follow-up treatments each month. |