Back pain is one of the most common types of pain. It is also one of the most common reasons people visit the doctor or miss work, and it is a leading cause of disability worldwide.
Symptoms of back pain
Back pain can range from a muscle aching to a shooting, burning, or stabbing sensation. In addition, the pain may radiate down your leg or worsen with bending, twisting, lifting, standing, or walking.
Causes of upper back pain
Compared to the neck (cervical spine) and lower back (lumbar spine), the upper back is remarkably resistant to injury and pain. When upper back pain does occur, it is typically due to:
- Poor posture – this is the most common cause of upper back pain. Leading a sedentary life or sitting for long periods with poor posture can cause structural changes in your upper back, leading to pain. The muscles can become weaker and thus not hold the spine in its neutral alignment as before.
- Improper lifting technique – lifting a heavy object without keeping the spine aligned can stress the upper back.
- Overuse.
- Accident or collision.
Causes of lower back pain
Lower back pain is more common than upper back pain. The single most common cause is a torn or pulled muscle and/or ligament. A low back sprain or strain can happen suddenly or can develop slowly over time due to repetitive movements. Chronic lower back pain, on the other hand, can be due to a herniated disc, degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, joint dysfunction, trauma, osteoarthritis, or compression fracture.
Treatments for back pain
- Exercise and stretching
- Painkillers
- Hot and cold packs
- Physiotherapy
- Surgery
Treatments for lower or upper back pain depend on its cause. However, patients suffering from this condition often report great frustration because the treatments are not long-lasting or are not keen on taking too many painkillers for a prolonged time.
Non-invasive laser treatment for back pain
Back pain can get very debilitating, and symptoms can greatly impact your quality of life. The B-Cure laser device is an innovative medical device that offers Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) technology to effectively treat back pain with a drug-free approach. LLLT is also called cold laser therapy because the effect is photochemical and not thermal (as opposed to high-intensity laser). This means that the power of the laser is not enough to heat your tissues, but it is strong enough to trigger a cellular response in the damaged cells that promote regeneration and healing. The method that LLLT works is very similar to the process of photosynthesis in plants, where the photons from the light are absorbed by the cells and trigger biochemical changes. This process is called biostimulation. The main cellular response following laser application is the increased production of a molecule called Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP). ATP interacts with several biomolecules in the cells, transporting energy and helping to restore normal cellular function.
LLLT is becoming increasingly popular in managing a variety of medical conditions such as pain, soft tissue injuries, arthritis, and skin traumas. The wavelengths used to penetrate the skin that have been proven successful in clinical trials are in the red to near-infrared region of the light spectrum (660nM–905nM). The B-Cure Laser operates at 808nM which is the sweet-spot for treating most conditions. The light is applied to the injury or the painful site (in this case, your back) for a few minutes twice a day. The results of repeated applications are a reduction of inflammation, pain relief, and accelerated tissue regeneration.
To sum up
Our B-Cure Laser device provides Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) to treat back pain in the comfort of your own home. LLLT will provide you with fast pain relief and easing of symptoms.
With the B-Cure Laser device, you will get:
- Drug-free treatment for back pain relief
- Enhancement of natural healing process
- Non-invasive and painless procedure
- State-of-the-art technology
- Easy to use and suitable for the whole family
- Quick treatment time (6-8 minutes, twice a day)
- No downtime
- Safe and clinically tested worldwide
