Laser for Joint Pain

Laser therapy is a good alternative to the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for elderly patients with joint pain, as laser has no side effects.

Show Notes

In this episode, Dr. Rountree reviews a 2012 meta-analysis of multiple studies regarding laser therapy treatment for joint pain. Joint pain significantly affects the older population and takes on many forms including arthritis. Laser therapy has been shown to be a good alternative to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for elderly patients, as laser therapy has no known side effects.

Study mentioned in this episode:

Meta-analysis of pain relief effects by laser irradiation on joint areas

Study mentioned in this episode:

Photobiomodulation of the dorsal root ganglion for treatment of low back pain: a pilot study

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