Background In recent decades, low-level laser therapy (LLLT) has been widely used to relieve pain caused by different musculoskeletal disorders. Though widely used, its reported therapeutic outcomes are varied and conflicting. Results similarly conflict regarding its usage in patients with nonspecific chronic low back pain (NSCLBP). This study investigated the efficacy of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) for the treatment of …
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the Erchonia® ML Scanner (MLS) is effective in the treatment of acute minor episodic chronic low back pain of musculoskeletal origin.
Detailed Description: Back pain is a common musculoskeletal disorder affecting 80% of people at some point in their lives. It is the second most common neurological ailment in the United States, second only to headache, and it is the most common cause of job-related disability and a leading contributor to missed work. Around $50 billion is spent in the U.S. …
Efficacy of high-intensity laser therapy in the treatment of chronic neck pain: a randomized double-blind placebo-control trial
The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of high-intensity laser therapy (HILT) in treatment of patients with chronic neck pain (CNP) on cervical range of motion (ROM), pain, and functional activity. Sixty male patients participated in this study with mean (SD) age of 35.47 (4.18) years. Patients were randomly assigned into two groups and treated with HILT …
Myofascial Release-The Wave of the Future
The John F. Barnes’ Myofascial Release Approach’ is considered to be the ultimate mind/body therapy that is safe, gentle and consistently effective in producing results that last. John F. Barnes, PT, is an international lecturer, author and authority of Myofascial Release. Jan Rudeen, Licensed Massage Therapist at Moore Chiropractic Center in Bonners Ferry Idaho trained extensively with John F. Barnes …
Important Things to Know Before Taking Laminine
Concerns for those using pharmaceuticals -Laminine has not been known to cause interactions with any drug but because Laminine often helps the body normalize many of its regulatory functions like bloody pressure, blood sugar and serotonin levels, one should work with his/her health practitioner to adjust these medications as needed. For more information of what to be aware of before …
Scalar Wave Lasers
Scalar Wave Laser – What is it? Laser is an acronym whose letters stand for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. Laser light is structured (or focused) coherent (another adjective could be organized) light. The Scalar Wave Laser is a cold or low-level laser system. This class of laser is often referred to as a soft or healing laser. Very low powered …
A Scientific Look at Laminine
The following is an in-depth and scientific look into Laminine. The Human body is a complex mechanism operated with millions of interdependent messages and functions happening at any given time. Efforts to understand these functions are constantly producing new and exciting information to help us “fight” the consequences of aging. At the very least, most people desire a healthy life, …
BLACK SALVE
Black Blood Root Drawing Salve is a deep-drawing escharotic skin salve for cellular skin imbalances such as cancer, ulceration, tumors, warts, swellings & moles, localized infections, & serious insect rashes. Black Blood Root Drawing Salve is also great for chigger and bed bug bites and skin imbalances for animals. Black Blood Root Drawing Salve is a penetrating, deep drawing escharotic …
Head Lice Also called Pediculosis
Head lice are parasitic wingless insects. They live on people’s heads and feed on their blood. An adult louse is about the size of a sesame seed. The eggs, called nits, are even smaller – about the size of a knot in thread. Lice and nits are easiest to detect at the neckline and behind the ears. Head lice are …
Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is an infection that is spread by ticks. You can get Lyme disease if you are bitten by an infected tick. But most people who have had a tick bite do not get Lyme disease. It’s still important to see your doctor if you have a tick attached to you that you can’t remove. Lyme disease is common …