Cold laser therapy is a form of phototherapy or light therapy. The cold laser device produces a beam of light, which is applied over the injured area to stimulate healing. There is no pain with the treatment.
When laser light is absorbed by a living tissue it triggers biological reactions in the cells. Chemical substances are produced, released and carried by blood and lymphatic flow to other parts of the system. In this way the effects of cold laser light may be only local, but can also achieve wide systemic effects. here are some of the specific physiological responses:
- Reduction in pain by causing production of natural pain killer endorphins
- Reduction in inflammation by suppressing inflammatory enzymes that create swelling, redness, pain and heat.
- Enhances lymphatic drainage, which increases circulation and speeds healing
- Release of tight musles that create chronic pain, joint problems and decreased mobility.
- Faster bone repair by stimulating fibroblastic and osteoblastic proliferation.
Cold lasers may work for acute or chronic injuries, pain or inflammation. Conditions that have shown successful outcomes include:
- Soft tissue injuries
- Tendinitis
- Sprains & strains
- Repetitive strain injuries
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Chondromalacia patellae
- Muscle pain
- Peripheral neuropathy
- RSD (CRPS)
- Headaches and migraines
- Herpes (Shingles)
- Arthritis
- Plantar fasciitis
- Tennis Elbow
- Herniated disc
- Nerve pain
- Whiplash
- Bell’s palsy
- Fractures
- Lymphedema
- Non-healing wounds
- Sciatica
- Skin problems
- Bursitis
- Jaw pain/TMJ