Deep tissue laser treatment an alternative to pain medications

A relatively new treatment, laser therapy is becoming more popular among patients due to recent changes in technology and the healthcare market, said Alexander City’s Dr. Kevin James of James Chiropractic Center, Inc.

The theory of Light Amplification through Stimulated Emission of Radiation (LASER) was conceived in 1916 by Albert Einstein, and 50 years later, low-power lasers were used experimentally in medicine. Then in 2002, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued the first experimental clearance of Class III lasers after a successful study in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome. Today, treatment options for muscle and joint pain; arthritis stiffness; muscle spasm pain; neck pain; lower back pain; and wound healing also have FDA approval.