Cold Laser Therapy at The Chiropractic Domain
Can Cold Laser Therapy Help You?
Different wavelengths and outputs of low-level light are applied directly to a targeted area. The body tissue then absorbs the light. The red and near-infrared light causes a reaction, and the damaged cells respond with a physiological reaction that promotes regeneration.
Superficial tissue is commonly treated with wavelengths between 600 and 700 nanometers (nm). For deeper penetration, wavelengths between 780 and 950 nm are used.
Although you’ll feel the laser device touching your skin, the procedure is painless and noninvasive. There will be no sound and you’ll feel no vibration or heat. Each treatment typically takes only a few minutes.
Aches, pains, minor injuries and sprains
Sports medicine and physical therapy practices often use cold laser therapy in the treatment of minor injuries and sprains, such as:
ligament sprains
muscle strains
tendonitis
bursitis
tennis elbow
neck pain
lower back pain
knee pain
pain associated with muscle spasms
It’s also used to help reduce swelling and promote the healing of the joints and soft tissue.
Managing Inflammation without damaging tissue
Cold Laser Therapy can be used to manage local inflammation following injury or aggravation of an old injury. Cold laser therapy can also be used to support the body’s lymphatic system helping to manage general inflammation in the body. And unlike ice packs, this process does not cause damage to the tissue.
