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Relieve The Pain Of Small Fiber Neuropathy (SFN) With Laser Therapy

If you or a loved one suffer from Small Fiber Neuropathy (SFN), or any of your patients do, you know just how painful this disorder can be.   Affecting the small sensory cutaneous nerves that transmit pain and temperature information to the brain, the characteristic symptoms of SFN include unusual sensations such as tingling and prickling, pins-and-needles, sharp pricks, and even odd feelings of persistent burning and brief electric shock-like pain.

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Study Finds Commonly Prescribed Antidepressants Ineffective for Back Pain and Osteoarthritis

Back pain and osteoarthritis are “leading causes of disability worldwide. ”[1]  So it is surprising to learn that doctors today are prescribing antidepressants to alleviate the pain associated with these conditions, despite the findings that there are very negative side effects to these drugs including dependence and withdrawal, not to mention the fact that the patients are not actually depressed.

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Treat Trigger Points With Laser

Trigger Points are frequently discussed in chiropractic practices.  As you know, there are three types of trigger pain: active, latent and satellite.  Active: actively causing pain. Latent: not actively causing pain until the spot is palpated.  Then pain is felt.  Satellite:  these are in the areas of Active and Latent trigger points.  They may not be the primary issue.  However, when addressing Active and Latent trigger points they make themselves known.

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