Showing posts with label joint pain. Show all posts
Showing posts with label joint pain. Show all posts

Thursday, April 30, 2009

Spine force for back pain- another gimmick? part 2

How many sessions are required?

Orthopedics surgeons now know how to make real money like the cosmetic surgeons. Nothing is ever cured in one session. So rest assured, you will never heal with one or two sessions. Most people get suckered into signing for 10-20 sessions

Do only individuals with back pain undergo spine force?

No, if you are healthy and are stupid, you can sign up to. The doctors say spine force is good for preventive health. Just brings in more money for the doctor.

What happens after the sessions?


Well nothing, you will still have back pain. You will still whine and cry about your back, except now, you will also be broke. The providers of this therapy claim that spine force can stabilize the back, align the joint, improve posture, and get rid of your pain (it does absolutely nothing!)

The vendors also claim that spine force has the ability to coordinate functions of lower back with rest of the body. By increasing muscle strength and posture, one can perform improve daily life activities and have minimal disability.

Are there any side effects from spine force?


None, unless you fall off the machine. One does not require a physician’s prescription to get spine force therapy sessions. This means the treatment is bogus

What is cost of spine force treatment?

The cost of spine force treatment varies. The average cost per session is about $ 30-$75. Most individuals require several sessions to get the maximum benefit. The treatments are not covered by Medicare or any private health insurance.

Final point


Consumers, please do understand, this forum is designed to help you get better care and save your hard-earned money. Spine force is simply rubbish. If you have back pain and are looking to enter an exercise program, go and see a decent bona fide physical therapist. While physical therapy may not be appealing, it provides the best result, is cheaper than these gimmicks, and is safe. Physical therapy does take time and commitment. However, you will definitely get rid of your pain. All spine force will do for you is prolong your agony, fail to improve your back and take away your money

Cold laser therapy: Scam or Sham treatment for Pain? part 3

Are there any side effects?

Sure, there are side effects. Trying zapping yourself with a laser. Nevertheless, the providers say there are no side effects

Are there any complications from the cold laser?

Sure, you go home with less money in your pockets after being treated with nonsensical therapy. Anytime you apply a laser, there is a chance of complication. There are ample testimonials on cyberspace which claim that there is intense pain from the treatment. The other major complication after cold laser therapy is that it does not work.

What are benefits of cold laser treatment?

- relief from pain
- increased ability of body to heal
- better blood supply to tissues
- enhanced immune system to help fight off toxins
- build up of new muscle and collagen
- promotion healing
- decreased inflammation

By the way, none of the above actually happens. These are just hypothetical statements made by vendors of the cold laser.

What is cost of cold laser therapy?


The cost of cold laser therapy depends on the medical disorder and how long the treatment is required. The treatment is not covered by Medicare or any private medical insurance. The average cost per session of cold laser therapy varies from $30-$100.

How many sessions does one need?


Many. No one ever gets cured with one session. If you sign up for more sessions, you also get a T-shirt saying that you are a sucker.

Final Note

Dear Consumers, Please do not fall these gimmicks. It seems that the bone doctors, naturopaths, therapists and everyone else in health care seem to think that lasers can do magic. Definitely Not. Lasers do have a role in medicine and do provide a lot of benefit. However, Cold laser therapy is just a gimmick and considered sham treatment. There are ample testimonials on cyberspace about cold laser therapy and how ineffective the treatment is. Therefore, before you enroll for any treatment, read about it, ask questions, get referrals, and discuss this with your doctor (as long as he/she is not the one providing this gimmick therapy). Sometimes in life, you live a lot longer and happier if you keep away from bogus treatments and charlatans.