Filed under: Infrared Laser News, Laser News, Medical Laser News, Red Laser News — Wendy @ 10:52 am October 4, 2008

Laser therapy used to treat painIt’s a treatment that’s been studied for more than 30 years. Now this non-surgical therapy has been approved by the FDA. Cold Laser therapy is becoming widely recognized by professionals in healthcare, sports medicine and by chiropractors.

Those who offer the treatment say the red and near infrared light over injuries, lesions, burns, pain, inflammation and other disorders stimulates healing within those tissues. It has also been found to be an extremely successful treatment for alcohol & drug addiction, weight control, and smoking cessation.

Barbara Benedict had a constant nagging pain in her shoulders that she said made everyday chores impossible.

“To turn your neck and to turn the car wheel was a painful motion. I had a terrible time bending down and tying my shoes,” said Benedict.

Benedict was diagnosed with frozen shoulder, a condition that limits a patient’s range of motion. After traditional treatment options failed, Benedict tried cold laser therapy.

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