Even mild stimulation of the face such as brushing your teeth or blowing your nose has the potential to trigger jolts of pain. Initially, the attacks of pain may be short and mild and may last several seconds however, trigeminal neuralgia can progress and cause more intense bouts of searing pain that can be repeated one after the other, throughout the day.
The episodes of pain may come and go, their intensity and frequency is intermittent and may last for days, week or months at a time and then disappear for days, months or years. Trigeminal neuralgia often affect women more than men and more likely occurs in middle-aged patients usually older than 50.
• Episodes of sharp, severe, shooting pain • Intermittent attacks or episodes of pain • The pain is often triggered by something like touching the face, chewing or speaking • Pain in the trigeminal nerve distribution • The pain usually affects one side at a time, however may rarely affect both sides also • Attacks that become more frequent and intense over time
The basis for the effectiveness of the laser therapy is to improve microcirculation, and anti-oedema action and improve nerve conduction. The inhibitory protocol affects the ophthalmic, maxillary and mandibular nerve. The stimulatory protocol improves microcirculation, modulated inflammation response and therefore strong and uniform repair tissue.
Here at our Perth-based clinic in Gnangara (6077), we have high-quality low-level lasers capable of improving facial pain caused by trigeminal neuralgia. We even offer low-level lasers you can hire from our practice to take home for additional benefits. Lakeside Laser is conveniently located in Perth’s northern suburbs, servicing nearby areas such as Wanneroo, Landsdale, Wangara, Jandabup, Tapping, Duncraig, Whitfords, Sorrento, Warwick, Hamersley, Woodvale, Beldon, and Joondalup. For further information, please visit our website at www.lakesidelaser.com.au or contact our laser technician, Dr Linda Schiller, on 0468 429 111.