Radiotherapy is highly effective in treating chronic pain in the musculoskeletal system, though few people are aware of this. Even long-standing, chronic pain can often be well-managed with radiotherapy, particularly for pain associated with the supportive and musculoskeletal systems, such as orthopaedic conditions.
People often suffer pronounced pain due to chronic joint or soft tissue injury conditions and partially significantly limited mobility. In many cases physical therapy or medication will help. However, there are patients where such relief from low-dose radiotherapy is beneficial. Low-dose radiotherapy has been a proven approach for many years in relieving chronic pain, yet its full potential remains underutilised.
The affected regions of the body are treated with a very low-dose of radiotherapy.
The pain relieving and anti-inflammatory effect of low-dose, i.e. gentle x-rays has had a proven effect in the past and has been proven in many large scientific studies. The few appointments necessary last only a few seconds and are completely painless.
Often there will be an improvement of the complaint during the course of the therapy. However, pain can also intensify for some during therapy. This seemingly paradox effect is however a good sign as it often indicates that the treated area is responding very well to the treatment.
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