Low-Level Laser/phototherapy offers our patients safe, fast, and effective healing. Light energy penetrates the skin and is absorbed by the mitochondria of all cell types, where it is converted to bio-chemical energy, restoring normal cell function.During the treatment, you will not feel anything. Unlike ultrasound, there is no heating effect, no limit to the number of treatments, and no risk of burning tissue. If you are sensitive, have metal or plastic implants, or a pacemaker, this treatment is safe.Most treatments take between 30 and 60 minutes.
Phototherapy can:
Increase circulation and angiogenesis
Reduce or eliminates acute and chronic pain
Reduce inflammation and swelling
Stimulate and improve nerve function
Strengthen and repair bone and soft tissue
Increase mobility and muscle function
Laser therapy can treat:
Arthritis (osteo and rheumatoid)
Carpal tunnel syndrome and other repetitive strain injuries
Acute and chronic pain (post-operative, neuralgia, fibromyalgia or muscle tension/spasms)
Soft tissue injuries, strains, and sprains
Swelling and edema
Inflammatory conditions (e.g., tendonitis, bursitis)
Bone fractures and orthopaedic implants
Every mammalian cell possesses specialized receptors designed to absorb light. Surprisingly, our cells not only thrive on light but also require it for optimal performance, indicating its crucial role in maintaining overall health. When exposed to pulsed light, our bodies interpret it as a directive, prompting the release of nitric oxide and signaling cells to produce proteins that combat inflammation and promote restoration. Notably, the Nobel Prize-winning molecule nitric oxide is unleashed through photobiomodulation.
Laser therapy is a safe, effective, and non-invasive way to treat pain and aid in the recovery of many conditions. Laser treatments work by releasing photons into the tissues surrounding the affected area that is being treated. These photons help in relieving pain, energizing cells, and increasing circulation to the injured area.
WHAT SHOULD I KNOW BEFORE STARTING LASER TREATMENTS?
There is always some apprehension that comes along with laser therapy – we always receive questions such as, “does it hurt?” or “is it safe?” It is understandable to be hesitant before receiving a new form of treatment that you may not be entirely familiar with. However, we can definitively say that laser therapy does NOT hurt and it IS completely safe!
There are a large variety of conditions that laser therapy can treat, including neck pain, shoulder pain, back pain and sciatica, arthritis, bursitis, disc injuries, TMJ, sports injuries, plantar fasciitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, migraines, soft tissue damage, and MORE! Laser therapy has even earned a reputation as being one of the safest, non-invasive treatment options on the market!
Laser treatments are also completely pain-free, despite some skepticisms. When you receive a laser treatment, you will feel little to no sensation at all, depending on the type of laser that is being used. What you may feel is a gentle, soothing warmth from the laser, that many patients report as being quite pleasant. Treatments typically last between 30-60 minutes and patients begin seeing results after just a few short sessions.