Idaho Pain Clinic announces new infrared treatment therapy

Do you or someone you know suffer from pain, chronic wounds, tendinitis, TMJ, edema (swelling in the limbs), claudication or poor circulation? Chances are the answer is yes. In an effort to provide the highest quality of care and most effective treatments, the team at Idaho Pain Clinic in Sandpoint recently began using the anodyne infrared therapy system.

Clinic officials said the system has been used by leading therapy and medical facilities for decades to treat a variety of pain and circulatory issues. They noted that their system will be the first and only unit in the Sandpoint region. After listening to countless patient testimonials from across the country and the clinical research that supports the effectiveness of anodyne, the Idaho Pain Clinic team made the decision to incorporate the therapy into offered services.

The system has shown significant improvements and even total pain relief to those suffering from diabetic neuropathy as well as pain associated with poor circulation or the after-effects of chemotherapy. The device has relieved and also completely stopped pain related to restless leg syndrome, capsulitis both pre and postoperatively as well helped mitigate pain immediately after orthopedic surgery. Individuals who have suffered from chronic tendinitis pain, TMJ and facial pain or muscular spasms also experienced impressive relief. The system is even used to help athletes recover faster and more completely from injuries such as ankle sprains.

Furthermore, the device is FDA approved and safe to use over metal implants and pins and is safe for use with patients with pacemaker devices. The only real contraindications to the application of anodyne is directly over an area of malignancy or over a pregnant womb. The anodyne system works by emitting MIRE —monochromatic infrared energy — which causes the human body to locally release nitric oxide from hemoglobin. The release of nitric oxide increases blood flow by dilating arteries/capillaries, it dilates veins and lymphatics, and it mediates angiogenesis and growth factors.

From a pain perspective, the release of nitric oxide is a direct mediator of the pain relieving effect of morphine and indirectly it delivers nutrients to nerves, reduces inflammation and swelling that impinges on nerves and it reduces hypoxia (lack of oxygen) to the area treated.

Information: idahopainclinic.com or 208-263-9757