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Anyone tried a class IV deep tissue laser?

Posted by annie1 @annie1, 1 day ago

Has anyone heard of this or tried it even for compressed nerve pain? There is a physical therapy office that sent out flyers that they are using this. I'm somewhat skeptical of this office but I wanted to check to see if anyone had tried it and did it have any effect? For pain relief of course

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kathymrowse | @kathymrowse | 1 day ago

I have my own class four laser that I used my horse business and now use on myself.It helps a lot, but it's kind of do it every day.That's why it doesn't help to go to someone like a chiropractor to have it done.

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | 11 hours ago

@annie1 This treatment is a relatively new (5 years or so) method for managing (not curing) chronic musculo-skeletal pain. It works for some, but not for everyone.

Like any other new treatment, a lot of "Me Too!" vendors have popped up all over the internet - practitioners, qualified and no, sites selling lasers for every ailment you can imagine, even Amazon & eBay.
What you need to know is that not all lasers are created equal, and not all practitioners are well-trained and skilled.

Do your research using scholar.google.com and relying on trusted sources like Mayo, Harvard, Cleveland Clinic and , ask a lot of questions. If you have a good physical therapist for your back, talk to them about laser therapy. I have found my PT's to be excellent sources of information.

What other therapies have you tried?

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annie1 | @annie1 | 7 hours ago
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@annie1 This treatment is a relatively new (5 years or so) method for managing (not curing) chronic musculo-skeletal pain. It works for some, but not for everyone.

Like any other new treatment, a lot of "Me Too!" vendors have popped up all over the internet - practitioners, qualified and no, sites selling lasers for every ailment you can imagine, even Amazon & eBay.
What you need to know is that not all lasers are created equal, and not all practitioners are well-trained and skilled.

Do your research using scholar.google.com and relying on trusted sources like Mayo, Harvard, Cleveland Clinic and , ask a lot of questions. If you have a good physical therapist for your back, talk to them about laser therapy. I have found my PT's to be excellent sources of information.

What other therapies have you tried?

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