Symptom Management: Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is an autoimmune arthritis that typically affects the spine and sacroiliac joints. If left unmanaged, it can lead to chronic inflammation and progressive damage. As such, mitigating inflammation is central to any treatment protocol. Diet, lifestyle and medication are common conventions in the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis. However, there is advancing literature that suggests that low-level laser therapy (LLLT) might be a valued addition. LLLT LLLT, otherwise known as cold laser, has been used in Europe and Asia for decades and made its introduction to North America in 2002. The appeal of this technology [...]