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She ordered the device, but was delayed in starting to use it. Once she did start using the device she said she would update me on how it was working for her neck and shoulder arthritis. She told me that what actually happened is that the change was so slow, gradual and subtle that she didn't even realize it was happening, until one day she just realized that her neck and shoulders were pain free!
She said that by the time she realized the change had occurred, 4 to 6 weeks had passed. This sounds similar to what some have reported about borax in terms of a timeframe. Here is a link to a review of multiple studies suggesting that photobiomodulation can help both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis :
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41630443/
Here is a relevant quote from the study review :
' Thus, this study aimed to review studies on LED photobiomodulation for the treatment of RA and OA, summarizing the irradiation parameters and conditions, and reporting the study types and main results. Studies on the effects of LED photobiomodulation on RA and OA were accessed via PubMed. Data from accessed studies show that LED photobiomodulation has been carried out with red and infrared LEDs based on in vitro and in vivo experimental models. This therapy may decrease arthritic markers, including edema, hyperalgesia, inflammation, cartilage degradation, extracellular matrix alterations, and proinflammatory cytokine levels. LED photobiomodulation could be as effective a therapy as laser photobiomodulation, but further clinical studies are necessary to verify its therapeutic benefits in both RA and OA. '
She also told me that she has since started using it on her lower back and knees because this particular device can be unfolded to allow for such usage. She said her lower back pain has eased up considerably and her knees are no longer painful! She is a happy camper and said she would recommend it to her family and friends.
The device she ordered cost her $72. I won't link to the device she used because there are many on Amazon for under a hundred dollars and the technology seems to be evolving and there may be better devices available now. I would read some reviews of devices you may like and use those as your guide to choosing a device.
When Deirdre started telling me about the benefits of RLT quite awhile ago, I could see the health benefits, but at that time I felt they were too expensive to recommend, but since then many more affordable devices have come onto the market and I think compared to anything your doctor can offer you for these type of arthritis issues, RLT is relatively safe and effective remedy. Here is a link that takes you to RLT devices designed for neck, shoulders and possibly upper back to give you an idea on current pricing and features.
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