Overuse injuries and chronic conditions: The healing phases of tissue occur in 3 phases, namely the inflammation, proliferation and organization phase. Chronic “injuries” or overuse inflammatory reactions occur when the tissue does not complete this cycle. The tissue stays in the inflammatory phase and does not progress into the proliferation (actual healing of cells and tissues) or organization phase. For these “injuries” to heal, the body needs stimulation of the cell’s programs (DNA and RNA), e.g. finalize the inflammation phase and move onto the real healing phase. When the inflammation process organizes into scar tissue formation, it causes adhesions that inhibit the normal “gliding” of muscle and tissue fibers, causing irritation, and further inflammation, turning into a vicious circle. Photizo® Vetcare will relieve muscle spasms, release painful trigger points, reduce the inflammatory processes and relieve pain, thereby breaking the circle, to give the tissue the opportunity to start the healing process if possible, or in chronic conditions, maintain pain free periods. Please note that treatment with the Photizo® Vetcare will not break down the adhesions, but will control the inflammatory processes and discomfort, and reduce the risk of further scar tissue formation. Always treat directly when the problem starts, as this will help prevent chronic problems. Chronic Pain: •All types of arthritis and irreversible joint damage, chronic muscle spasms, trigger/acupuncture points •The Photizo® Vetcare stimulates endorphin and serotonin secretion. This is the body’s own pain and relaxing “medication”. (This effect is especially profound in the feline family). •Photizo® will effectively reduce the inflammatory process that is caused by damage or overuse. •Treatment will reduce muscle spasms and release tight trigger points. It will also assist in reducing swelling by increasing the blood vessel and lymph diameter to clear excess waste products from the area affected. This reduces the pressure and irritation on nerve endings that causes more pain. Increased blood flow into the area ensures that the tissues can absorb more nutrients and oxygen. •Treatment reduces the conduction speed, and the irritability of the pain conducting nerves. •Photizo® effectively reduce muscle spasms and releases tight trigger points. •Treatment will stimulate optimum cell condition (bone, nerve, capsule, cartilage and muscle tissue) to maintain healthy tissue. This may help to prevent further degeneration of tissues like nerves, bone/joints and blood vessels. •Treatment on the acupuncture points have excellent treatment outcomes. o Wavelengths : 633nm red, 850nm infrared o Coverage : 4.7cm2 o Power output : 1 300mW