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Related: About this forumTreatment of Pain Gets the Green Light
A study by UA researchers revealed that rats with neuropathic pain that were bathed in green LED showed more tolerance for thermal and tactile stimulus. A clinical trial involving people suffering from fibromyalgia is underway
by Robin Tricoles
It wasn't the first time that Dr. Mohab Ibrahim's brother, Wael, had called complaining of a headache. Ibrahim suggested that he take some ibuprofen.
Wael declined his brother's advice. "No, I'm going to go and sit among the trees, and that will make me feel better," he said.
"It didn't occur to me until recently that Wael's headaches were getting better when he just sat among the trees," says Ibrahim, an assistant professor of anesthesiology and pharmacology and director of the Comprehensive Pain Management Clinic at Banner University Medical Center South.
"Sometimes I get headaches myself, so I go to a park and sit there, and I do feel better," Ibrahim says. "I thought, why is this happening? It could be because it's quiet. You're meditating, and life slows down, but I can also be quiet in my office, and it doesn't take the headaches away. Then I thought maybe it's the trees. So, I thought about what trees do. They could be releasing some sort of chemical in the air, or maybe it's just their color, green, which is associated with most trees."
Ibrahim finally decided to investigate whether the color green could mitigate chronic pain. And he decided to do so by exposing rats to green light.
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tblue37
(64,982 posts)had that? I am asking on thus thread because I suspect it will be read by people with chronic pain.
WhiteTara
(29,676 posts)tblue37
(64,982 posts)that serve no other purpose.
http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/radiofrequency-ablation
Which Conditions Are Treated With Radiofrequency Ablation?
RFA can be used to help patients with chronic (long-lasting) low-back and neck pain and pain related to the degeneration of joints from arthritis.
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WhiteTara
(29,676 posts)I would be a great candidate for that.
tblue37
(64,982 posts)had it. My doctor says his patients who have done the procedure say it is painful to go through but very much worth it afterward.
I need my neck and lower back done.
WhiteTara
(29,676 posts)GeorgeGist
(25,294 posts)the pain came back after about 6 mos., but never as severe as prior to RFA. No side effects either. Good luck