What Is Laser Therapy?

Low Level Laser Therapy harnesses and magnifies energy from the invisible spectrum of light. The therapeutic laser gives these photons of light the ability to reach tissues up to 4 inches below the skin’s surface. This process delivers energy and therapeutic light into damaged cells, so the process of repair and healing are greatly accelerated.

What does Laser Therapy Feel Like?

Most people feel nothing at all during the treatment session. Some patients will feel a light tingling sensation brought on by the increased blood flow to the area being treated. Since the laser produces no heat, no burning sensation or warmth from the device can be felt. Low Level Lasers are sometimes referred to as Cold Lasers or Soft  Lasers.

Is It Safe?

Yes. Low Level Laser Therapy has been in use for over 20 years around the world. Hundreds of clinical studies and scientific papers have documented the effectiveness and safety of this therapy. The FDA has cleared this laser device for use in the United States.

When Will I Feel Results?

The actual effect of laser therapy begins at the time of treatment but generally only becomes noticeable several hours after the treatment. Some patients will feel relief of pain and experience an increased range of motion right away. If the condition being treated  is chronic and severe, it may take several treatment sessions to produce a significant noticeable result.

What Factors Determine Whether Laser Therapy Will Help Me?

Ultimately your clinician will determine if your condition is appropriate for laser therapy.

Generally, five factors determine the likelihood of success:
1. How long you have had the problem
2. Your overall health
3. Your age
4. Depth of the condition
5. Severity of the condition

How Long Does A Treatment Take?

Laser treatment may last as little as 5 minutes  or as long as 20 minutes. The total number  of treatments is generally 8-15 depending upon many factors which will be evaluated by your clinician. It is important to remember that an immediate relief of pain does not mean  the condition is fully healed. So, if a course therapy is suggested, completing all the treatments will improve your chances of long term  success.

Are The Results Long Lasting?

Laser therapy is about producing a healing effect in the cells and structures of the body. Unlike other therapies which mask or cover up the condition, laser light is actually influencing your body to speed up and strengthen the healing process. Laser therapy is not just temporary relief, it is cumulative over time, so the more treatments you have, the stronger and more permanent the effect.
Because laser light interacts with the cells, a natural healing process is generated. The results are quite long lasting. In many cases  the problem may be permanently resolved.

What Conditions Are Normally Treated?

 The laser in this office is a Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) device. LLLT has been scientifically proven to reduce pain, reduce inflammation, reduce swelling and accelerate the healing process while strengthening damaged tissue. There is a wide range of conditions that may be successfully treated, including:

Arthritis — Osteo and Rheumatoid
Cancer Tumor
Back Pain
Neck Pain
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Bursitis
Plantar Fasciitis
Fibromyalgia
TMJ/ Jaw Problems
Tennis Elbow
Migraines
Muscle Pain
Tendinitis
Sprains! Strains
Contusions
Wound healing
Post Operative Healing
Sinusitis
Repetitive Stress Syndromes