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CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME AND THE NEW TREATMENT What is Laser therapy? The use of Laser Therapy has been the choice of treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome for some time as an alternative to surgery as a means of long term relief. Lasers are the latest high tech treatments for tendon inflammation due to sprain/strains. Low level laser therapy is a painless sterile, noninvasive, drug free treatment, which is used to treat a variety of pain syndromes, injuries, fractures, neurological conditions and pathologies. Laser therapy is used as an alternative drug for pain control or when conventional therapies have been ineffective, or when acceleration of healing from injuries is desired. An example was when the New England Patriots used it to unlock David Given's hamstring just days before the Super Bowl. In addition, the US Olympic team also used laser therapy at Athens for various conditions. The laser therapy has been used on other athletes like Lance Armstrong, six-time tour De France winner for a knee injury and Tiger Woods. The low-level cold laser was developed to treat carpal tunnel, repetitive stress injuries, and soft tissue injuries, acute and chronic, operative and post operative pain. It is capable of penetrating deep into the tissue, producing an increase of in the cellular metabolism, which expedites cellular repair, and stimulation of the immune system, lymphatic and vascular systems. Treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Doctor Michael Lio developed a Five- Point Comprehensive Program for the treatment of CTS. This treatment is a combination of superluminous diode and laser therapy, specialized high tech traction, cat paw exercises, Chiropractic manipulation, and a reflex carpal tunnel brace designed to provide relief and prevention of carpal tunnel if they must continue repetitive motion of the wrist. The first chiropractor to be successful using the laser in the Princeton area is Doctor Michael Lio. He has been working with many carpal tunnel syndrome patients for some time now with a high success rate. The majority of the patients seem to be computer programmers. Because of the amount of time they spend typing on a keyboard, this tends to be a problem in the wrists because of the repetition. More people are now realizing the effects and seeking treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. The use of laser therapy, along with Dr. Lio's Five- Point Program, can significantly reduce and relieve pains associated with CTS. To learn more about treatments for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, or laser therapy, please contact Dr. Michael Lio at (609) 924- 4469.
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FIBROMYALGIA SYNDROME : YOU CAN'T SEE IT, BUT CAN
SURE FEEL IT. Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) affects 3-6 million individuals of which 90% are women between ages 40-60 years. It is the 3rd most prevalent rheumatologic disorder after osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. The word "fibromyalgia" is a combination of Latin roots "fibro" (connective tissue), "my" (muscle), "al" (pain), and "gia" (condition of). The word syndrome simply means a group of signs and symptoms that occur together which characterize a particular abnormality. FMS is not a new syndrome as it was first described in 1816 by a surgeon William Balfour, at the University of Edinburgh. It has been called different names, including: myalgia, fibrositis, and soft tissue rheumatism, among others. In 1987, the American Medical Association (AMA) recognized FMS as a true illness and a major cause of disability. The American College of Rheumatology outlined the diagnostic criteria for fibromyalgia in 1990. The official definition of fibromyalgia came about as a result of the Copenhagen Declaration, which established fibromyalgia as an official recognized syndrome on January 1, 1993, for the World Health Organization. The diagnosis of FMS is given when no specific underlying cause can be found for the following set of signs and symptoms. A complaint of wide-spread muscle pain on both sides of the body, above and below the waist for at least 3 months duration. In addition, midline body pain on the spine or chest must also be present. A physical examination that reveals at least 11 or 18 specific tender points on the body confirms the suspected diagnosis. Additional symptoms include tension headache, generalized stiffness, sleep disorders (non-refreshing sleep), debilitating fatigue and a high incidence or irritable bowel syndrome. Depression and menstrual pain are also frequently reported along with cold sensitivity, Raynaud's phenomenon, restless legs, atypical patterns of numbness and tingling, exercise intolerance and complaints of weakness. Laboratory tests for fibromyalgia are only to rule out other conditions. The cause of fibromyalgia is unknown, although many patients report some traumatic physical or emotional event prior to the onset of their pain. Proposed causes for fibromyalgia include lack of physical fitness, sleep deprivation, chronic muscle spasm, nervous system dysfunction, various hormonal imbalances, viral infections, aluminum toxicity, nutritional deficiencies as well as impaired function of the digestive system. Conventional medical treatment typically involves prescription anti-depressants, corticosteroids, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS). The prolonged use of these medications should be avoided as they have potentially serious side-effects and they can also be addictive. Several other alternative non-drug therapies have recently shown promise in the treatment and management of fibromyalgia syndrome. Patient education and counseling can be effective in relieving the patient's depression, anxiety and anger as well as dealing more directly with stress reduction. Moderate aerobic exercise and stretching are necessary to reduce muscle wasting. A supervised detoxification program along with dietary modifications can improve digestive function. A strong rehabilitation approach that utilizes chiropractic adjustments, coupled with massage and physical therapy may help patients return to their normal activities of daily living. The best relief of fibromyalgia would appear to be a combination of patient education, rest, stress reduction, moderate aerobic exercise, stretching, nutritional intervention, and chiropractic care. Fibromyalgia is a complex condition in which no two people will have the same symptoms and signs. Seek expert help to provide the right diagnosis and the correct treatment. Dr. Michael Lio has provided expert care for over a decade as a Chiropractor to thousands of patients with this debilitating condition. The owner and operator of Princeton Family Chiropractic, Dr. Lio works with both men and women who suffer with FMS, families, children and all types of sports related injuries. Call for a free consultation with Dr. Michael Lio DC today and see how he can help you. Princeton Family Chiropractic, 33 State Road, Princeton, New Jersey, 08540 Telephone 609-924-4469. E-Mail princetonfamilychiropractic@gmail.com
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