Cold Laser Therapy

What is Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT)?

LLLT is the application of a coherent cold laser light to help certain conditions. It has been used to successfully treat many kinds of musculoskeletal injuries, because it promotes healing and tissue repair. LLLT has also been found to be an extremely successful therapy for alcohol & drug addiction, weight control, and smoking cessation.
 
Is LLLT safe?
LLLT is a safe, painless and medication-free therapy with virtually no negative side effects. It has been used in England, Canada and Europe for over 20 years with no documented adverse side effects. Laser therapy is a non-medical procedure and is respected by many doctors as a highly effective therapy. Several companies are currently participating in a study by the FDA to validate the effectiveness of LLLT. Countless people are raving about their successful medication free therapy.
 
How does LLLT work?
The laser light easily penetrates through the layers of your skin to activate healing responses by your cells and to stimulate your nerve endings to produce endorphins. Endorphins such as serotonin are produced normally by your body and are natures natural mood lifter and helps keep you from feeling anxious or moody. The therapy of specific points helps to reduce the desire to eat, providing a natural satiation without food in using it for weight loss therapy. The laser helps to balance organ and glandular functions that regulate weight. LLLT quickly helps to activate the bodies innate cellular communication system and positive immune, enzyme and endorphin response.
 
Will the therapy hurt?
No. LLLT is completely painless. In fact, most people describe an extremely relaxed feeling after.
 
How long does a session take?
Therapy only takes a few minutes per application.
 
How much does it cost?
Sessions are $30 per application.
 
Will my medical insurance cover the cost of laser therapy?
Since LLLT is not a medical treatment, insurance will not pay for it. However, the costs may be tax-deductible. Check with your accountant.
 
Are there any health conditions for which laser therapy is not recommended?
Yes. LLLT is not recommended for those who have blockages, tumors, active cancers, epilepsy, or for those who are undergoing radiation or chemotherapy. If you have health concerns, consult your primary traditional medical doctor prior to therapy. Our office does not "treat" for cancer, epilepsy or people who are already undergoing radiation and/or chemo.
 
How does the laser treatment work?
We use a low level laser (also known as a therapeutic or cold laser). It works along the same principle as acupuncture but of course, no needles. The points that we work on are on the ears (auricular points), nose, hands, wrist, and forearm (meridian points). It is a very relaxing and pleasant treatment.
We work on different areas with the therapy, depending on what you need it for.

What Other Conditions Can Laser Therapy Help?

While low level laser therapy is gaining its popularity in the medical world, some people may ask what conditions can it be used? You will be amazed to know that nearly all common body conditions can be helped with low level laser therapy.
As long as the right wavelength and dosage is being applied to capture the best area so that the tissues will be energized, your body cells will be rejuvenate to do their function once again.
There are a lot of conditions that can be treated with low level laser therapy. These include:
 
Managing Wound
• Varicose
• Ulcers
• Malignant
 
Post Operative
• Caesarean section
• Repair of the tendon
• Skin graft
• Appendix/abdominal surgery
• Foot nail surgery
 
General
• Bedsores
• Pressure sores
• Lacerations acute
• Second or third degree burns
• Scarring
• Rhinitis
• Sinusitis
• Hearing Loss
 
Managing Pain
• Sports injuries
• Sprains
• Acute neck and back pain
• Arthritis
• Capsulitis
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Tendonitis
• Knee pain
• Tennis Elbow
• Migraines
• Vertigo
 
Chronic Pain
• Ankylosis spondylitis
• Plantar facilities
• Trigeminal neuralgia
 
Fractures
• Green stick
• Rib pain
• Small bone
 
Dermatology
• Eczema
• Psoriasis
• Acne
• Warts
• Cold sores
• Shingles
• Herpes Simplex
 
Neurogenic Pain
• Herniated Disc
• Branchial Neuralgia
• Radiculitis
• Post traumatic injury
• Sciatica
• Fibromyalgia
 
Usually, applying the cold laser on the site of the pain or injury carries out the therapy. Pain relief can be obtained after one or two sessions. But most of the time, the therapy needs to be carried out several times to get the best possible therapeutic effect.
 
Here are the Physiological Effects of Low Level Laser Therapy:
1. Increases the cell growth. Low level laser therapy will promote rapid production of cells, thus, there would be faster healing of wounds.
2. Speed up the healing process. Cold laser will promote the protein synthesis on damaged tissues. Actually, collagen is the protein, which is essential in the repair of these tissues. It is elastic and it is the one that holds the cells intact.
3. Energize the cells. Low level laser can cause the output of some enzymes to increase. There would be more supply of food and oxygen for the cells, thus higher production of ATP or adenosine triphosphate. This is the major carrier of energy towards the cells of the body. And since cells are energize, faster healing is expected.
4. Prevent scarring. As mentioned, collagen is being produced. Collagen will prevent scar tissues to be formed at the damaged area. Scar tissues are actually less elastic as compared to collagen, which is very elastic.
5. Higher lymphatic system activities. Low level laser therapy was proven to speed up the activities of the lymph vessels. And that is the reason it can prevent swelling or edema. The liquid and the protein, which causes edema, can easily be transported at a quick pacing and that is the reason even the pain will subside with the therapy.