Why Choose Cold Laser Therapy?

Millions of people are dealing with neck and back pain, joint disease and soft tissue injuries that impact their lives. The pain medications many people rely on only treat the symptoms, not the underlying injury or inflammation. A powerful symbol of modern technological advancement, lasers are now used to promote tissue repair healing and pain relief. The specific technique involved is known as low-intensity or "cold" laser therapy.

What is Cold Laser Therapy?

Cold laser therapy, also known as low-level laser therapy, uses special light waves to help stimulate the body's natural healing and repair responses, as well as regenerate damaged cells. Low-level laser therapy does not generate heat, so patients do not experience any heat or discomfort during treatment. It's called a "cold" laser because it doesn't cut or burn like industrial or surgical laser beams.

How does cold laser work?

This type of laser operates in the wavelength range of 660 to 900 nanometers. Depending on the depth, the laser needs to penetrate the skin to reach the underlying tissue. The laser passes completely through the skin without causing any damage or discomfort to the skin. In fact, it is possible to experience a pleasurable warm tingle.

When it reaches just below the skin, the cold laser beam offers many significant benefits. In injured tissue, it stimulates the production of a substance called ATP (adenosine triphosphate), which is an important factor in cellular repair. An increase in ATP helps tissues rebuild themselves more quickly and efficiently. The beam also stimulates blood vessel activity, allowing blood and lymph to flow and drain more freely at the treatment site. This helps injured or painful tissues expel inflammatory substances and receive more oxygen and other healing nutrients. Cold laser therapy can even help damaged or diseased nerves regain function over time, relieving nerve pain and other symptoms associated with nerve dysfunction.

· What problems can be treated with cold laser therapy?

Cold laser therapy to help reduce pain and inflammation, and treat a variety of soft tissue injuries and problems.

· Neck or back pain

· Sports injuries such as tennis or golf elbow

· Bursitis

· Tendonitis

· Sprains and strains

· Knee pain

· Muscle cramps

· Joint swelling

· Fibromyalgia

· Edema

· Muscle tear

· Osteoarthritis

· Carpal tunnel syndrome

· Rheumatoid arthritis

· Diabetic wound

What are the benefits of cold laser treatment?

Cold laser therapy is very safe when performed by a qualified medical professional. Benefits of cold laser therapy include:

· Painless and noninvasive

· Rapid treatment lasting 5 to 20 minutes (depending on the area treated)

· Faster recovery process

· Greatly reduces pain and inflammation

· No side effects or complications

· Safe alternatives to painkillers

· No downtime

Cold laser therapy has been used to treat everything from arthritic joint pain to sports injuries. It is safe and effective. If you are interested, you can learn about our cold laser rehabilitation machine, or consult us.