Mild osteoarthritis is inflammation of one or more joints, which results in pain, swelling, stiffness, and limited movement. Arthritis involves the breakdown of cartilage, our body’s natural shock absorbers, allowing for the smooth movement of joints. Without the usual amount of cartilage, the bones rub together, causing pain, swelling (inflammation), and stiffness.
Living with pain can be one of the hardest parts of having arthritis.
While not yet curable, the condition is usually manageable with a multimodal treatment approach.
Low level laser therapy is a non-drug treatment used by many mild oesteoarthritis sufferers on stiff and sore hands, knees and feet.
Studies show the effects of low level laser therapy decreases pain and morning stiffness for mild osteoarthritis sufferers.
“There is some scientific proof that low level laser therapy can help reduce pain and swelling, particularly in the hands of people with arthritis. See your physiotherapist for more information.” Arthritis Australia
