By Dr. Goodman, DC, and Dr. Bradberry, DC | ReliefNow Laser Charlotte | Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte and Mecklenburg County are home to a large and proud veteran population. Many of these men and women served and now live with the physical toll of that service. Chronic back and neck pain, peripheral nerve damage, and joint degeneration are common, and so are the long-term effects of years spent managing pain with medication alone. ReliefNow Laser Charlotte offers Charlotte veterans a drug-free, non-surgical pain care option built around the Regenerative Medical Laser protocol.
Why Veterans Carry a Heavier Chronic Pain Burden
Veterans report chronic pain at strikingly high rates. According to the VA, roughly 65 percent of veterans seeking care report chronic pain, with musculoskeletal and neuropathic conditions making up the largest categories. Those numbers reflect decades of physical demand, injury, and recovery. Veterans are also prescribed opioids at higher rates than the general population, and overdose mortality among veterans reflects that disparity. In response, the VA has expanded its non-pharmacological pain management pathways, looking for ways to address pain without relying on medication alone.
What Regenerative Medical Laser Therapy Involves
Photobiomodulation, also known as Class IV or low-level laser therapy, is a non-invasive approach that delivers light into tissue. Researchers have studied it for its potential anti-inflammatory and tissue-supportive properties. Research published in the European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine has examined photobiomodulation for chronic musculoskeletal pain and reported improvements in pain and function across multiple trials. At ReliefNow Laser Charlotte, the Regenerative Medical Laser protocol uses this technology as part of care for veterans living with conditions such as disc herniation, facet joint arthritis, peripheral neuropathy, and soft tissue injury.
The Doctors Behind ReliefNow Laser Charlotte
Dr. Douglas Bradberry brings a sports medicine background to the practice, including work with Olympic-bound athletes. His focus on performance recovery and return to function lines up closely with what veteran care often requires, which means looking at the underlying condition rather than only managing symptoms. Dr. Eric Goodman, a North Carolina native, stays active in the Charlotte community through Habitat for Humanity, United Way, and Rotary Club. Both are North Carolina-connected clinicians, and both are providers in the national ReliefNow network founded by Dr. Robert Hanopole, DC.
Care Charlotte Veterans Can Reach Locally
Veterans from Charlotte, Pineville, Gastonia, and across Mecklenburg County can reach the clinic close to home. For many who served, a non-surgical and non-pharmacological option is worth considering earlier rather than only after other approaches have been tried. To learn more about the practice and its approach, visit ReliefNow Laser Charlotte or watch the clinic’s patient education videos. The clinic is located at 4601 Park Rd, Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28209, and can be reached at 704-527-7246.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare provider before beginning any treatment program.
