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Cold Laser Advanced As Carpal Tunnel Treatment

Rio writes "A local6.com article tells us about how the constant pounding away at the keyboard is a literal pain for millions of people. According to an official, the cold laser technique is a medical device that will soon be used by more doctors to treat carpal tunnel syndrome. The procedure involves the use of a cold laser beam that pierces the skin and stimulates white blood cells to come to the inflamed area to reduce pain and swelling."

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  1. seeing red syndrome by Lepruhkawn · · Score: 4, Funny

    I would like to use a laser on my cube neighbors that pound their keys like they're attempting to push them through the desk.

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