Low Level Laser Therapy for Patients With Cervical Disk Hernia

Takahashi, Hiroshi; Okuni, Ikuko; Ushigome, Nobuyuki; Harada, Takashi; Tsuruoka, Hiroshi; Ohshiro, Toshio; Sekiguchi, Masayuki; Musya, Yoshiro

doi:10.5978/islsm.12-or-10

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“…Nonthermal lasers have been shown to enhance the healing of bone fractures,3,4 burns5,6 and diabetic ulcers,7,8 stimulate nerve regeneration9 and even treat acne vulgaris by its effect on Propionibacterium acnes 10. Nonthermal lasers have also been shown to treat a variety of painful musculoskeletal disorders11 including neck and shoulder pain12,13 and can provide relief from pain for 2–6 months after treatment 14. In one study, relief from plantar fasciitis persisted for 12 months 15…”

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<p>Effects of a single treatment with two nonthermal laser wavelengths on chronic neck and shoulder pain</p>

Silverman¹,

Comey²,

Sammons³

2019

MDER

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Introduction Nonthermal lasers provide pain relief for a variety of musculoskeletal disorders and improve physical functioning. A nonthermal laser that employs a 635 nm red diode is cleared for the temporary reduction of neck and shoulder pain of musculoskeletal origin. As a 405 nm violet laser has shown synergy with the 635 nm red laser when used together for treating other conditions, the objective of this study was to compare the efficacy of 635 nm red and 405 nm violet lasers vs the 635 nm red laser for treating neck and shoulder pain of musculoskeletal origin. Materials and methods Otherwise healthy adult subjects with chronic neck or shoulder pain for ≥30 days were enrolled and randomized to receive a single 13-min treatment with combined red and violet lasers (n=44) or the red laser alone (n=43). The primary efficacy measure was change in baseline VAS pain scores 3 mins after treatment. Subject success was predefined as a ≥30% decrease in VAS scores and study success was predefined as 65±5% individual subject successes. Results Among subjects treated with the red and violet lasers, mean VAS neck and shoulder pain scores decreased from 65.0 to 35.2 ( p <0.0001). Most subjects in the study (75%) achieved ≥30% decrease in VAS scores. The decreased mean (SD) VAS scores remained 29.6 (16.7) and 29.3 (19.2) after 24 and 48 hrs, respectively. The secondary efficacy measures of change in range of motion ROM) and patient satisfaction also improved. There were no adverse events. Conclusion Overall, treatment with the red and violet lasers outperformed the FDA-approved red laser with respect to change in pain scores and improvement in shoulder ROM.

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confidence: 99%

<p>Effects of a single treatment with two nonthermal laser wavelengths on chronic neck and shoulder pain</p>

Silverman¹,

Comey²,

Sammons³

2019

MDER

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Perspective on Broad-Acting Clinical Physiological Effects of Photobiomodulation

Shanks¹,

Leisman

2018

Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology

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Research into photobiomodulation reveals beneficial effects of light therapy for a rapidly expanding list of medical conditions and illnesses. Although it has become more widely accepted by the mainstream medicine, the effects and mechanisms of action appear to be poorly understood. The therapeutic benefits of photobiomodulation using low-energy red lasers extend far beyond superficial applications, with a well-described physics allowing an understanding of how red lasers of certain optimum intensities may cross the cranium. We now have a model for explaining potential therapeusis for applications in functional neurology that include stroke, traumatic brain injury, and neurodegenerative conditions in addition to the currently approved functions in lipolysis, in onychomycosis treatment, and in pain management.

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Comparative study of combination therapy with non-steroidal anti inflammatory drugs and different doses of low level laser therapy in acute low back pain

Panah

Abbasi

Yazdi

et al. 2021

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies

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Low Level Laser Therapy for Patients With Cervical Disk Hernia

Cited by 5 publications

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<p>Effects of a single treatment with two nonthermal laser wavelengths on chronic neck and shoulder pain</p>

<p>Effects of a single treatment with two nonthermal laser wavelengths on chronic neck and shoulder pain</p>

Perspective on Broad-Acting Clinical Physiological Effects of Photobiomodulation

Comparative study of combination therapy with non-steroidal anti inflammatory drugs and different doses of low level laser therapy in acute low back pain

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