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Healing at the Speed of Light
Can Laser Therapy Help Lower Back Pain?
Nov 15, 2021
This podcast explores the challenges and mishandling of low back pain treatment, discusses conservative care options for lower back pain, and evaluates the safety and effectiveness of laser therapy. It emphasizes the importance of considering conservative care options first and provides resources for further information on light therapy.
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- Conservative care should be the first option tried for low back pain before considering surgery or risky interventions.
- Laser therapy, when properly conducted with dosage guidelines, offers a safe and effective alternative to surgery for low back pain treatment.
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The Prevalence and Impact of Low Back Pain
Low back pain affects a significant portion of the population, with estimates suggesting that over 90% of people will experience it at some point in their lives. While for most individuals it is an acute episode that resolves on its own, around 30% of people with acute low back pain may go on to develop chronic pain that can be debilitating. The standard approach to low back pain often involves unnecessary referrals to surgeons or early imaging, which can lead to inappropriate surgical interventions and potentially worsen the care received.
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