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Tackling Chronic Pain with Anodyne Therapy Brings Non-Invasive Relief

Persistent, chronic pain severely restricts a regular lifestyle, causes insomnia, and often requires medications to control — many of which can bring on side effects that likewise need to be monitored and managed. A lot of painful conditions are actually the result of reduced circulation in the body, quite often associated with diabetes.

Anodyne therapy is an FDA-approved, non-invasive light therapy device that Empathy Care offers as a potential in-home treatment option to help patients overcome pain, sleep better at night, and often reduce or even eliminate dependence on pain medication. It is applied directly to the skin and because it works with infrared energy to boost circulation, it has no side effects.

Anodyne therapy isn't just for patients with diabetes, however. It may be indicated by a physician to provide pain relief related to stiffness, muscle spasm and other chronic pain conditions. Numerous clinical studies have proven its effectiveness for most patients.

To learn more, e-mail our director of rehabilitation or call our office at 561-395-9101. If you're out of the area, you can call us toll-free at 800-606-0856. An excellent resource for understanding the technology and applications for anodyne therapy is available at the Anodyne Therapy web site.