Anyone tried using red light therapy?
There seems to be some evidence that photobiomodulation - heating the skin via infra red light - has some benefits for stimulating nerve re growth. There are lots of devices available on Amazon as well as lots of seemingly expensive treatments provided by chiropractors.
I would be interested to know of any personal experience with such devices and any possible recommendations.
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Could you please list the brand, where you bought it and for how much? Some of us are interested. Steve
Cold Feet are a recurring theme. In the first months of my nerve damage I had occasions when my feet turned blue and very cold. It also changed that my feet were colder than my wife's. This has decreased in frequency and a conclusion was never reached.
Again,…..Please list the brand you feel works!
Thank you!
Sorry, I miss typed. It is 870 nm. I think the depth is up to 20mm
Do you have Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease?
I did research on brands and warranties, lots of cheap ones that don't work. I have loaned out mine to friends/relatives for injuries and pain so know it works for them and me. It is not a one time fix, use routinely for healing. The brand is Novaalab, many products. I have used mine for 3 years, age 75, back fusion, sciatic, cancer survivor.
I use a tens unit on my lumbar area and it helps when my back pain is bad. I tried using it on my feet so I could walk as a form of exercise. Initially I thought it was helpful. But my foot pain increased so I stopped walking, then my feet started having shock like pain. It only lasted a few days but I decided no more tens unit for them.
I used the Dr Ho's foot pads. Twice. At first, i liked the sensations because they traveled from the feet, up my legs. However , i think the tightness on my feet felt worse. so , fortunately i got it from amazon, and can return it. I still am using the ultrasound on my feet about every 3 days... i know my first chiropractor helped me position the tens on my back, i think it was on the side of the spine, not on it..........and years ago that worked perfectly. since he is retired, i don't know any other chiropractor that is as knowledgeable as he was.
I am trying to find a microcurrent where a DR can program it for not only legs, etc., but also for kidneys, hands, etc. Many units are for sale, but, they won't be preprogrammed correctly.......Microcurrent is less intensive the a tens.........i did try wrapping my foot in a castor oil pack. Only once so far..........If i find anything that seems to help, i will let you know
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I also use the novaalab handheld extra strength laser I have had it for 45 days and seems to work for me