Many chiropractors, physical therapists, and even massage therapists have begun offering cold laser therapy treatments for their patients. Cold lasers can help ease arthritis pain, soothe sore muscles, and speed healing from a sports injury. Before your first session, though, you are sure to have a couple of questions. Hopefully, you will find the answers below.
What does cold laser therapy feel like?
Cold laser therapy is not painful, and contrary to what many patients expect, it does not make you feel cold, either.
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If you have been diagnosed with an aneurysm in your brain, you probably feel a little apprehensive each day, knowing that it could burst at any time. The good news is that many aneurysms are operable. A neurosurgeon can perform a procedure called clipping, which involves sealing off the aneurysm where it splits from the vein, thereby preventing substantial blood loss if the aneurysm were to burst. In most cases, this prevents the aneurysm from ever bursting, as the clipped tissue then breaks down within the body.
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If your doctor has recommended surgery to repair damage caused by scoliosis, you might be worried about the process. Many people experience significant concerns about traditional scoliosis surgery. You may be one of them. In fact, you may have a lot of worries going into scoliosis surgery. Some of those worries might include concerns over loss of income, loss of mobility, or even concerns about extended recovery periods. Those are all valid concerns, which is why you need to discuss minimally-invasive scoliosis surgery.
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If you have been suffering from chronic pain and it seems that you have tried everything, your doctor may have suggested that you try acupuncture treatment. However, you may be hesitant to try this form of alternative therapy because of the beliefs you have about it. However, there are some misconceptions you may have about acupuncture that are unwarranted.
1. The Needles They Use During the Treatment Hurt
One misconception that you may have about acupuncture therapy is also a common one.
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