Low-level laser therapy as a treatment for chronic pain.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Kingsley, J. Derek; Demchak, Timothy; Mathis, Reed
- Source
- Frontiers in Physiology; Aug2014, Vol. 5, p1-3, 3p
- Subject
- LASER therapy
EXERCISE physiology
EXERCISE therapy
CHRONIC pain treatment
PAIN management
- Language
- ISSN
- 1664042X
The article presents evidence-based information on the efficacy of combined low-level laser therapy (LLLT) and exercise in the treatment of chronic pain. Topics discussed the physiological mechanisms of LLLT, the effects of LLLT on symptoms linked with chronic pain and the results of meta-analysis from randomized control studies on the use of LLLT in neck pain. An overview of studies which examined the effect of LLLT on various chronic pain-associated conditions is offered.