FDA Approved Laser For Pain Now Available

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.

After a series of tests with subjects determined that the laser was more effective than a placebo with regards to reducing this type of discomfort, the FDA approved the laser for use in pain management. As such, the NHN product classified as a FDA 510(k) clearance allows patients and clinicians a safer and more effective drug-free method of pain management.

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.

Companies often avoid the steps necessary to obtain United States Federal Drug and Administration approval. For, the process can be extremely long and costly. As such, a number of companies will simply obtain a local registration and trademark and move forward with sales and distribution.

Unlike many companies whom mass produce these products, multi radiance super pulsed lasers are produced using innovative technology which delivers direct light energy to tissue increasing circulation and relieving discomfort. In doing so, the light includes wavelengths which allow for better absorption and deeper penetration. As a result, the discomfort is often eliminated for a much longer period of time than when taking medication or obtaining chiropractic adjustments.

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 discomfort had significantly decreased among the majority of the test subjects, FDA approval was pretty much assured. While this was the case, the studies went on to determine the success rate of this new laser based therapy on pain in the shoulder and neck which resulted in the final round of studies and FDA approval. As a result, a number of individuals whom had to take harsh narcotics, make regular visits to a chiropractor or receive painful injections on a regular basis, no longer have to do so.




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