User:MorganH2024/Pain management

Light therapy[edit]
Research has not found evidence that light therapy such as low level laser therapy is an effective therapy for relieving low back pain. Instead of thermal therapy, where reactant energy is originated through heat, Low Level Light Therapy (LLLT) utilizes photochemical reactions requiring light to function. Photons, energy created from light, from these photochemical reactions provide the reactants with energy to embed in muscles thus managing pain. '''One study conducted by Stausholm et el. showed that at certain wavelengths, LLLT reduces pain in participants with knee osteoarthritis. LLLT stimulates a variety of cell types, which in turn can help treat tendonitis, arthritis, and pain relating to muscles.''' Acute and chronic conditions can be helped through the use of lower level laser therapy.

Exercise interventions[edit]
Physical activity interventions, such as tai chi, yoga and Pilates, promote harmony of the mind and body through total body awareness. These practices incorporate breathing techniques, meditation and a wide variety of movements, while training the body to perform functionally by increasing strength, flexibility, and range of motion. '''Physical activity can benefit chronic sufferers by increasing muscle strength, reducing inflammation and sensitivity, and boosting overall energy. Talk to your doctor before adding exercise to your daily regimen.''' Physical activity and exercise may improve chronic pain (pain lasting more than 12 weeks), and overall quality of life, while minimizing the need for pain medications. More specifically, walking has been effective in improving pain management in chronic low back pain.