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“When it comes to aging, I’m not worried about wrinkles, I’m worried about throwing out my back while sneezing!—”

Though meant to be a joke, back pain is no laughing matter.  With the normal wear and tear of life, hardening the discs of the spine, Sciatic pain affects 40% of Americans.   One wrong move, bad posture, or even sleeping in a weird position, can cause pain that lasts a lifetime.  Luckily, regular use of Red Light Therapy (RLT) can keep your spine moving with ease.

 

Acting as a ‘shock absorber’ for the spine, an Intervertebral Disc is a fibrocartilaginous joint between two adjacent vertebrae in the Spinal Column.  These discs allow for slight movement in the spine, while acting as ligaments to hold the backbone together.  Each disk is a ¼ inch, flat, circular capsule, with three layers, similar to an Oreo cookie.  The top and bottom, known as Annulus Fibrosis, are a tough, nerve-filled membrane attached to the vertebrae.  The center, or Nucleus Pulposus, is an elastic, cushiony core.

 

As the body ages, the discs naturally degenerate, thinning and hardening, as blood supply slows down.  Something once the consistency of jelly-filled sacs, in children, solidify to that of a piece of tough rubber.  By middle-age, the disc which once had ease of mobility, becomes very tough and unyielding, weakening the outer protective lining, and allowing for punctures known as Annular Tears. 

 

Under stress, a disc’s core can swell, bulge, or become completely distorted, pushing through its outer layers.  Commonly known as a Bulging Disc from age, or a Herniated Disc from trauma, any protruding discs can irritate nearby nerves, causing pain, numbness, weakness, or issues like Sciatica—nerve pain spreading into the legs. 

 

Arlene Wong, avid user of our McCully location, ‘89 Castle Grad and co-owner of Uyeda Shoe Store, explains her experience with RLT while having a bulging disc L4-L5 and herniated disc L5-S1, causing Piriformis Syndrome, or pain and numbness in the buttocks and down the back of the leg.

 

“The pain started 17 years ago,” Arlene explains, “and progressively got worse, over the years.  I waitressed a long time ago and messed up my discs, carrying those heavy trays.  At this point they say it's degenerative and will never heal, so the next step would be surgery.” 

 

Arlene details what surgery would entail, “one orthopedic surgeon wanted to drill through my hip area and cut some of the disc which is impinging on my nerves. Another, [surgeon] wanted to burn some of the nerves away, but that would only be a temporary fix of about 18 months."

 

She goes on to describes the pain, “when it pinches on my Sciatic [Nerve], I can’t lift my foot or bend down at all, because it pulls. […]  I would go to work, barely function, and go home. I couldn’t go to lunch, go to dinner; I couldn’t even go grocery shopping, that’s how bad it was [...] The pain, numbness, and throbbing was all day—it was chronic!”

 

Arlene recalls, “the day I called [Red Light Healing Center], I was in such extreme pain,” Arlene explains while tearing up, “I can remember, it was so bad, I could barely walk.” 

 

Arlene details how she had to take ibuprofen to function, until RLT changed her life.  “I was taking so much Ibuprofen that it was dangerous—now I don’t have to take Ibuprofen.  I don’t take it! It is amazing, [RLT] just makes my body feel so much better.  Thank you!  Thank you!  Thank you!” 

 

She then explains, “since I’ve been coming, [the difference in pain] is like night and day.  My numbness goes away faster and I don’t have it all day, any more.  It’s getting better each time and this is only 28 sessions—I can’t wait to feel what 40 sessions feels like!"  

 

Arlene exclaims, “I’m going to be 53-years-old and I am in the best shape that I have felt in years.  My back was horrible and now it is so much better.  I am so happy about this, I tell everyone about it. RLT worked for me and I don’t have to do surgery!”

 

Arlene’s testimony, though dramatic, is not uncommon.  In short, RLT heals this issue by increasing circulation that would normally slow with age.  The nourishment that the discs receive from healthy blood flow, is crucial for the body’s natural healing response. 

 

RLT pierces circulating hemoglobin molecules in the Red Blood Cells, causing them to release nitric oxide into nearby blood vessels.  This causes the blood vessel walls’ to relax and increase in diameter, which allows a higher volume of blood to flow through.  Excess blood then stimulates the formation of new capillaries, pushing the nutrient packed, oxygen-rich blood to otherwise weak areas, in the disc.   

 

RLT stimulates the energy of the White Blood Cells, through the production of Adenosine Tri Phosphate (ATP), to repair any tears in the disc’s outer membrane, causing the bulging nucleus to retract.

 

Plus, discs are comprised of 70% collagen and RLT stimulates collagen production of the fibroblasts at 200x the normal rate of mitosis. Regenerating the body's collagen means regenerating the spinal discs!

 

Aside from using RLT an average of four times each week, as Arlene does, it is important to stay hydrated, while changing the body positioning and behaviors that may worsen the condition.  It’s optimal to maintain a healthy weight, wear adequate supporting footwear, and do activities like Yoga to strengthen the back muscles. 

 

It also helps to eat foods rich in Calcium, antioxidants and Omega-3 fatty acids like fish, avocado, apricots, figs, dairy, eggs, nuts, artichokes, berries, kidney beans, green tea, garlic, cayenne pepper, onions, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, and bone broth.  Avoid all processed foods, as well as those with high-fructose corn syrup, processed sugar, trans fats, and anything fried.  

 

So what are you waiting for?  Our Unlimited Memberships are on sale through the end of April, being the best deal for you to regenerate your intervertebral discs and live a better quality of life!  Schedule your appointment today, in either our Kailua or McCully Shopping Center location, and bring a friend! Any new client referral* during the month of April will receive 5 Bonus sessions!

 

So, relieve that back pain and strengthen your spine, with regular use of RLT!

 

Sincerely, 

Your Red Light ‘Ohana

*Referral must lead to package purchase.*

 

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