Sunday, December 30, 2018

Discovering FDA Approved Laser For Pain

By Sandra Cole


When it comes to those whom suffer from painful areas of the body that are so intense medication or treatment is necessary, there is good news. For, in June of 2018, the FDA approved laser for pain elimination in the United States. Having cleared the Multi Radiance Medical's MR4 Laser for relief of pain in the shoulder and neck.

For after a series of studies with test subjects using an actual product while others used a placebo, there was enough proof in the safety and effectiveness of a new laser that it received approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration. In addition, the product has also received a NHN product classification with FDA clearance which now allows for the use of the product by individuals and clinicians.

The product emits monochromatic radiation by using light amplification which is coherent and collimated. The process emits energy through wavelengths of infrared or other sources which provide a non-thermal and non-heated effect. In all cases, the product can be used without the need for associated topical or other forms of heat.

There are a number of similar laser and light based pain relieving products for sale around the world. While this is the case, very few have received approval in the United States or other countries. For, most have never been tested for safety or effectiveness. As such, these products can not be designated as non-heated or non-thermal such as this new light based laser device.

In most cases, companies avoid undergoing FDA approval due to the costly and rigorous process to do so. For, the process involves conducting studies and reporting results to a number of organizations. After which, the product must also undergo a number of tests to support claims related to effectiveness and safety.

Unlike other companies which produce or mass produce products, these new laser light pain relieving products are produced using the latest innovative medical technologies. In most cases, products using this new technology work to increase circulation while eliminating discomfort. As a result, the individual often experiences much long periods without pain of discomfort while eliminating the need for chiropractors, painful injections or harsh narcotics.

During the study, researchers worked with 86 individuals to investigate how phototherapy and other light therapies effected nonspecific painful areas of the knee. The results of 12 treatments showed that this new technology had better results than chiropractic care, physical therapy or conventional treatment. After which, the participants underwent assessments to determine whether or not pain had lessened or intensified during a one month follow up.

Once having discovered the pain had eased or subsided completely, researchers were fairly sure that FDA approval would be granted. While this is the case, there were also additional studies necessary to determine the safety and effectiveness of the new light based laser therapy on the neck and shoulder of other subjects before approval could be finalized. Once those results also showed positive results, FDA approval was granted, thus allowing clinicians and individuals to relieve pain without harsh narcotics, multiple trips to a chiropractor or painful cortisone injections.




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