Cold Laser Therapy
Definition
Cold laser therapy is a treatment whereby a cold laser is utilized to treat chronic and acute pain.Cold lasers treat the same meridian points that Acupuncture, with laser beams stimulating the body's acupoints rather than needles.
The laser mimics solar radiation, producing collagen and Vitamin D, and increasing epithelial cell activity and capillary blood vessel formation at the treatment site. The electric pulse increases serotonin levels and thus the body is guided towards healing, and pain is alleviated.
Clinical applications
Clinical applications of Cold laser therapy include treating soft tissue injuries and chronic pain in persons suffering from back and neck pain, musculoskeletal pain, joint pain associated with arthritis, tendonitis, busiitis, neuropathy, achilles tendon pain, migraine headaces, carpal tunnel and other associated pains.These are some other conditions that can be treated with this therapy:
- Fibromyalgia
- Epicondylitis
- Migraines
- TMJ
- Plantar fasciitis
- Sprains and strains
- Tendinitis/bursitis
- Neuritis
- Arthritis
- Back pain
- Muscle tension
- Headaches
Effects of Laser Therapy
Cold laser therapy increases serotonin levels which allow the body to heal itself.
Cold laser therapy is non-thermal and noninvasive.
Combined with electric stimulation, cold laser therapy is one of the most effective healing therapies in the medical community today.
Typical response to the treatment includes:
- Rapid pain relief
- Reduction of swelling and inflammation
- Increased mobility or range of motion
- Immediate analgesia
- Improved sleep quality as a result of the above.
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