Alternative Pain Treatment Directory

  By: Dr. Michael J. Cooney, Clinical Director, Calmare Therapy NJ USA For many people battling neuropathy, traditional pain management does not yield sustained pain relief or fails to reduce pain at all. Unpleasant medication side effects debilitate others. Parents often choose not to give their children prescription pain medications designed for adults. When traditional medical care fails these pain sufferers and their loved ones, they face a difficult dilemma— what now?   As a pain management practitioner, I faced the same challenge with a growing segment of my patients. In 2010, after a two-year search for a drug-free therapy that didn’t cause my patients added pain, I discovered Calmare scrambler therapy. How does scrambler therapy treat nerve pain? The Calmare MC-5A medical device creates a low-energy electrical impulse that delivers a “no-pain” signal to the brain through 16 distinct algorithms. The goal of this painless process, performed only by clinically trained hea...

Peripheral neuropathy  is a complex condition characterized by damage to nerves outside the brain and spinal cord, leading to a wide range of symptoms and complications. The specific symptoms experienced vary depending on the type of nerve fibers affected and the underlying cause of the neuropathy. This article provides an overview of types of peripheral neuropathy, its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, and prevention strategies.   Causes of Peripheral Neuropathy Peripheral neuropathy can have various causes and risk factors, including: Diabetes:  Elevated blood sugar levels can lead to diabetic neuropathy, one of the most common forms of peripheral neuropathy. Autoimmune Diseases : Conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and Guillain-Barré syndrome can trigger an immune response that damages nerves. Infections:  Certain infections, such as HIV, Lyme disease, and shingles, can result in neuropathy. Metabolic Disorders : Disorders like kidney diseas...

P BM  Light therapy , also known as photobiomodulation (PBM), low-level laser therapy (LLLT) or cold laser therapy, is a non-invasive medical treatment that uses low-intensity light to stimulate cellular function. It is emerging as one of the safest and most effective treatments for acute and chronic pain, including neuropathic pain. It not only decreases pain and inflammation, it also promotes cellular healing. Even better, many home use devices have been developed, reducing the effort and cost involved in treatment.   What does PBM Light therapy do?   PBM involves the application of specific wavelengths of light to targeted areas of the body, typically using lasers or light-emitting diodes (LEDs). Here's how it can help with pain: Anti-inflammatory effects: PBM has been found to reduce inflammation by inhibiting pro-inflammatory cytokines and increasing anti-inflammatory cytokines. This can help alleviate pain associated with inflammatory conditions such as neuropathy, ...