As we get older, unfortunately there are certain elements that we have no control over. If you’ve ever suffered from the unpleasant sensation of a bone spur, you know what I mean.

You really can’t control it! It’s just that the sands of time are working against us.

I know because I suffer! Bone spurs in the ankle area can be quite painful, but I found a little gadget that could give you the same relief I received… LED Light Therapy.

Bone Spurs: What are they?

Before I give you the advantages of LED light therapy, let’s take a step back and review… “what is a bone spur”. Actually, a bone spur is an extra bone or extra bone growth that has formed on one of your normal bones. Because it is an “add-on” bone, it can cause discomfort when it rubs against other bones or soft tissue. Now, what’s interesting about bone spurs is that they actually form as a preventative response by our body to rubbing or stress over an extended period of time. They can form as a result of the aging process or a torn ligament.

How do you know when you have a bone spur?

Believe it or not, most of us have bone spurs and don’t even know it. Many times they will never rear their ugly heads, but when they do, you will notice some swelling, a burning sensation, pain, a tearing sensation or, in the case of your feet, probably some calluses or calluses that act as one more padding for your feet. the newly formed bone.

How is a bone spur detected?

Easy, it’s by X-ray and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) or CT scan. But remember, since most bone spurs don’t cause problems, you don’t need to go to these lengths unless you’re in serious discomfort.

What types of treatment are available? The normal treatment would be the use of anti-inflammatory medications such as Advil or Tylenol for pain. If you have an area that has some swelling, you can use ice or a cold pack. For foot problems, a wide variety of orthotics can be inserted into shoes to provide relief from nerve irritation. Surgery is also an option to remove the bone spur, but it is usually reserved for extreme cases.

So I turned to LED light therapy, which uses deep penetrating light to provide relief. Why, because it is non-invasive and only takes 17 minutes twice a day. I can get up in the morning and have a cup of coffee, read the paper or watch TV while the LED Light Therapy unit is treating me, healing and relieving any discomfort.

How does LED light therapy work?

It converts light energy within skin cells, like photosynthesis, which takes sunlight and converts it into food energy in plants. LED therapy is one of the few non-invasive tools available that can reverse the appearance of aging skin, such as wrinkles and mottled skin tone, and provide relief from stubborn lesions without going under the knife.

Remember, different results for different people. Research shows that red wavelengths and certain infrared (non-visible) wavelengths will increase cellular activity at the dermal level. By using the correct wavelengths of LED light and delivering it to the exact area of ​​your body, your skin cells receive an extra boost of energy to help relieve pain and combat the anti-aging process. Research has shown that light stimulation helps speed the healing process by increasing cell growth in damaged areas.

So, take stock and come up with the right action plan to fix this persistent problem.