Monday, December 31, 2018

Introducing New FDA Approved Laser For Pain

By Sandra Cole


When it comes to overcoming painful joints, it can often be difficult to find the right treatment option. In most cases, individuals end up taking harsh narcotics and receiving painful injections either of which can become addictive. Now that there is a new FDA Approved Laser For Pain, this may no longer be the case.

For after a series of studies with test subjects using an actual product while others used a placebo, there was enough proof in the safety and effectiveness of a new laser that it received approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration. In addition, the product has also received a NHN product classification with FDA clearance which now allows for the use of the product by individuals and clinicians.

The product uses light amplification to emit monochromatic radiation which is collimated and coherent. Emitting energy through infrared or other wavelengths provides a non-heated and non-thermal effect which can be used different therapies without topical heating. For, while heating pads can often be beneficial, there have been a number of individuals whom have fallen asleep, resulting in severe burns to the body, or even worse setting fires to a place of residence.

While a number of similar products are for sale in the United States, few have obtained FDA approval or have been designated as NHN which recognizes the product as being non-thermal. As such, while a number of the products may be effective, most are lacking the safety requirements of those approved by the FDA.

Companies often avoid the steps necessary to obtain United States Federal Drug and Administration approval. For, the process can be extremely long and costly. As such, a number of companies will simply obtain a local registration and trademark and move forward with sales and distribution.

Unlike most companies which obtain these products from mass producers, multi radiance super pulsed lasers are often produced using new and innovative technologies in which direct light energies are aimed at tissue to increase circulation and relieve discomfort. In doing so, the light provides wavelengths which result in better absorption and deeper penetration to relieve discomfort.

During these research studies, researchers worked with eighty six individuals to determine how light therapies such as phototherapies and others effected non-specific painful areas in the knee. Results associated with twelve individuals showed that the therapies were effective in easing and at times eliminating pain. After which, those twelve individuals were re-assessed during a one month follow up with researchers.

Once having discovered the pain had eased or subsided completely, researchers were fairly sure that FDA approval would be granted. While this is the case, there were also additional studies necessary to determine the safety and effectiveness of the new light based laser therapy on the neck and shoulder of other subjects before approval could be finalized. Once those results also showed positive results, FDA approval was granted, thus allowing clinicians and individuals to relieve pain without harsh narcotics, multiple trips to a chiropractor or painful cortisone injections.




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