Low-Level Laser Therapy for Fibromyalgia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Fibromyalgia, Inflammation and Pain, Near Infrared (NIR)/Red Light Therapy

Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder characterized by widespread pain and tenderness. Low-level laser therapy (LLLT), an emerging nonpharmacological treatment, has been used for relieving musculoskeletal or neuropathic pain. The objective of this review and meta-analysis was to determine the efficacy of LLLT on patients with fibromyalgia. Asystematic review and meta-analysis of RCTs evaluating the effect…

Review of Literature on Low-level Laser Therapy Benefits for Nonpharmacological Pain Control in Chronic Pain and Osteoarthritis

Inflammation and Pain, Near Infrared (NIR)/Red Light Therapy

Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) is a form of light therapy that triggers biochemical changes within cells. Photons are absorbed by cellular photoreceptors, triggering chemical alterations and potential biochemical benefits to the human body. LLLT has been used in pain management for years and is also known as cold laser therapy, which uses low-frequency continuous laser…