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Healing at the Speed of Light

Regeneration of Damaged Nerves

Oct 24, 2022
Learn about nerve regeneration and the potential risks of nerve damage. Explore the different types of nerves and how they control bodily functions. Discover the benefits of low-level laser therapy in promoting nerve regeneration and alleviating pain from nerve injuries.
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Quick takeaways

  • Nerve damage can be healed and regenerated through factors like trauma, neuroplasticity, and changes in functional and morphological aspects of nerves.
  • Low-level laser therapy has shown promise in optimizing nerve regeneration by promoting scar tissue remodeling, reducing inflammation and edema, providing pain relief, stimulating tissue repair, increasing cell proliferation, and impacting the composition of macrophages at the site of nerve injury.

Deep dives

Nerve damage and its impact

When patients are told they have nerve damage, they may experience pain, loss of feeling, and concerns about further injury. Nerve damage can have a significant impact on a person's life, affecting their ability to sense and move properly. It can lead to complications like foot problems, infections, and even amputations. While it was previously believed that nerve damage is permanent, recent evidence shows that nerves have the capacity to regenerate and heal. This regeneration process is influenced by factors like trauma, neuroplasticity, and changes in functional and morphological aspects of nerves.

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