Cold Laser

COLD LASER

What is low level laser therapy?

A painless, sterile, noninvasive, drug-free treatment which is used to treat a variety of pain syndromes, injuries, wounds, fractures, neurological conditions and pathologies. It can be used for the control of pain when conventional therapies have been ineffective and when the acceleration of healing from injuries is desired.

How does laser light heal?

Low level lasers supply energy to the body in the form of non-thermal photons of light. Light is transmitted through the skin’s layers (the dermis, epidermis and the tissue fat under the skin) at all wavelengths in the visible range. When low level laser light waves penetrate deeply into the skin, they optimize the immune responses of our blood. This has both anti-inflammatory and immunostimuate effects. It is a scientific fact that light transmitted to the blood in this way has positive effects throughout the whole body, supplying vital oxygen and energy to every cell.

What should you expect during a laser therapy treatment session?

For most people, laser therapy is quite passive. There are no pulsating shocks felt. The most noticeable sensation is the touch of the probe head of the laser as it comes in contact with the skin. Some patients report a slight tingling or tapping along a nerve pathway. Some patients report a slight feeling of warmth, but for the most part, the treatment is not noticed at all. Following a laser therapy session, approximately 75-80% of patients being treated can notice an immediate improvement in their condition. This will depend primarily on the type of condition and the length of time the condition has been present. Generally, the more chronic or severe the condition, the longer it takes to respond. The majority of conditions treated will take anywhere from 4-5 or 10-18 treatments (depending on the severity of the condition and its duration).

Conditions that low level laser therapy can help