Imagine Laserworks Helps Relieve Pain

Description:

​​Pain is the body’s way of signaling harm or damage to the body. Acute pain means that something new or serious has happened, whereas chronic pain is more associated with an old injury, wear and tear, aging, or biochemical changes in the nervous system.  Laser acupuncture treats pain better than non-acupuncture treatments. In fact, acupuncture has been shown to bring fresh blood and oxygen – the necessary components for healing – to tissues where laser acupuncture is applied. The method is founded on the premise that pain exists where there is poor circulation and energy in the body.  Laser therapy on strategic locations on the body promotes better flow in these areas.  By restoring balance in the body laser therapy relieves pain and prevents disease.​​

 

Most sources of pain can be effectively treated with the latest technology from Imagine Laserworks

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Foot & Ankle Pain

With 26 bones, 33 joints, and over 100 tendons, the foot is a complex piece of machinery. At any place in that mix, it’s possible for a problem in the foot to cause pain. It’s also difficult for the foot to heal if it is being walked on all day.

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Various types of ankle pain are:

• Plantar fasciitis

• Arthritis

• Morton’s neuroma

• Gout

• Ankle sprain

• Heel spur and bone spur

• Shin splints

• Achilles tendinitis

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Causes:

Caused by trauma, musculoskeletal malfunction or inflammation.

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Mid-Back or Lower-Back Pain

Pain or discomfort of the mid-back or lower back, can be caused by trauma, musculoskeletal malfunction, inflammation, metabolic disease, or referred pain.
 

​Nearly 8 out of every 10 people will have back pain at some point in life. Back pain is one of the top reasons people seek medical treatment. The good news is chronic back pain is one of the conditions that suggests laser acupuncture may be an effective tool for treating.

 

It is suggested that laser acupuncture works by:
    • Speeding the relay of electromagnetic signals.
       This may begin the flow of pain-killing chemicals such as endorphins.
       Or it may release immune system cells in the body.
    • Triggering the release of natural opioids.
      These are chemicals in the brain that may lessen pain or promote sleep.

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Elbow Pain

Elbow pain, or discomfort of the elbow, that may be caused by trauma, musculoskeletal malfunction or inflammation.

Acupuncture can help with the pain from injury or repetitive motion inflammation, such as Tennis Elbow or Golfer's Elbow.​

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• Tennis Elbow
  The lateral epicondyle is the outside bony portion of the elbow where large tendons attach to the elbow from the muscles of the forearm. These tendons can be injured, especially with repetitive motions of the forearm, such as using a manual screwdriver, washing windows, or hitting a backhand in tennis play. Tennis elbow is caused by inflammation of the tendons. Usually, the pain is on the outside of the elbow and might be accompanied by warmth and swelling. The elbow maintains its full range of motion, as the inner joint is not affected, and the pain is usually more noticeable toward the end of the day. Repeated twisting motions or activities that strain the tendon typically cause more pain.

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• Golfer’s Elbow
  Golfer’s elbow is characterized by local pain and tenderness over the inner elbow. The range of motion of the elbow is preserved because the inner joint of the elbow is not affected. Those activities which require twisting or straining the forearm tendon can elicit pain and worsen the condition

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Wrist, Hand or Finger Pain

​Pain or discomfort of the wrist & hand joints may be caused by trauma, musculoskeletal malfunction or inflammation. Wrist, hand or finger pain includes discomfort in the tissues or joints. Pain in the wrist, hand or fingers may be described as throbbing, aching, increased warmth, tingling, soreness, or stiffness. Burning or prickling sensations often called pins and needles are often due to temporary or permanent damage or pressure on the nerves that carry sensation messages from the wrist, hand and fingers to the spinal cord.

The wrist, hand and fingers are made up of nerves, bones, blood vessels, muscles, and skin. Muscles provide motion, and tendons anchor your hand muscles to the bones. Nerves control sensation and movement of the wrist, hand and fingers, and blood vessels ensure continuous blood circulation to and from the tips of the fingers through the hand, wrist and arm.

Wrist and hand joints, and finger joints such as the knuckles, are the areas where bones meet. Joints are complicated structures and consist of cartilage, ligaments that hold bones together, which lubricate the joints. Any of these structures in the fingers and hand or joints can become injured, irritated, inflamed and painful in response to a variety of mild to serious diseases, disorders and conditions.

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Causes:

Common causes of hand pain include injury or trauma, such as a boxer’s fracture of the hand, or from repetitive use.  Repetitive use, such as long periods of keyboarding, can lead to carpal tunnel syndrome, inflammation of the wrist.
Arthritis is another very common cause of wrist, hand or finger pain. More serious conditions, such as diabetes and peripheral neuropathy, can also cause pain or a burning sensation in your joints.

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Hip Pain

​Pain or discomfort of the hip that may be caused by trauma, musculoskeletal malfunction or inflammation.

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Whenever you use the hip (for example, by going for a run), a cushion of cartilage helps prevent friction as the hip bone moves in its socket.  Despite its durability, the hip joint isn’t indestructible. With age and use, the cartilage can wear down

or become damaged. Muscles and tendons in the hip can get overused. The hip bone itself can be fractured during a fall or

other injury. If your hips are sore, here is a rundown of what might be causing your discomfort and how to get hip pain relief.

 

Causes:
Sometimes pain from other areas of the body, such as the back or groin can radiate to the hip. You might notice that your pain gets worse with activity, especially if it’s caused by arthritis. Along with the pain, you might have reduced range of motion. Some people develop a limp from persistent hip pain.

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Depending on the condition that’s causing your hip pain, you might feel the discomfort in the following:

​    • Thigh
    • Inside of the hip joint
    • Groin
    • Outside of the hip joint
    • Buttocks

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Jaw Pain

Jaw pain refers to pain or discomfort of the jaw which can be caused by trauma, musculoskeletal malfunction or inflammation.

 

Causes:​

Jaw pain can be caused by misalignment of the temporomandibular joint, damage to the joint cartilage by arthritis, trauma, and habitual grinding or clenching of the teeth.

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Knee Pain

Pain or discomfort of the knee.  The knees are one of the most used parts of the body, and most important. The knees allow us to move up and down stairs, bend down to pick things up. The reason could be obvious or other times pain happens without any warning.

 

Causes:

Knee pain can be caused by arthritis, obesity,  trauma, musculoskeletal malfunction or inflammation.

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Neck or Shoulder Pain

Pain or discomfort of the neck or shoulder, which can be caused by trauma, musculoskeletal malfunction, inflammation, metabolic disease, metastasis, referred pain.  Laser therapy provides fast results by triggering the release of endorphins and other pain-relieving chemicals.

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Low level laser therapy is effective because it eases muscle tension, increases circulation and oxygenation in the affected area and throughout the entire body.

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Causes:

​Neck or shoulder pain can be caused by repetitive motion and overuse, strain, muscle tension, poor posture, osteoarthritis, anxiety and stress, and by daily lifestyle activities  – sitting for hours at the computer, e-readers, long drives.

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