Cold Laser Therapy

Cold Laser

Cold laser, often referred to as LLLT (low level light therapy), is the application of low power coherent light to injuries and lesions in order to stimulate healing.  Cold Laser (LLLT) is used to increase the speed, quality and tensile strength of tissue repair, resolve inflammation, increase range of motion and give pain relief.
Erchonia Medical is the leading researcher on cold lasers and they are the first company to be granted FDA approval for laser use.  In our office we use only Erchonia lasers.
Cold laser therapy is a major advancement in healing and is rewriting the medical books on what is possible for chronic injuries, pain management, neurological impairment, and facilitating the healing process in disease conditions.

How does cold laser Work ?

Hot lasers are used for precision surgeries while cold lasers are used for precision healing.  The wavelength (635nm) of the cold laser has been shown to produce an interaction with the tissues on a cellular level. Research has shown that the cells of our body actually communicate with each other through coherent light of this specific wavelength.  Photons from the laser affect the tissue at the cellular level, altering the cell membrane’s permeability and the photons are absorbed into the mitochondria.  The mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cells and produce ATP which is needed for the life enhancement process of every cell which facilitates:

• Rapid cell growth. The laser accelerates cellular reproduction and growth.
• Faster wound healing. The laser stimulates fibroblast development in damaged tissue. The reduction in recovery time is a very important consideration.
• Increased metabolic activity. The laser helps the body increase the output of specific enzymes. THE LASER INDUCES GREATER OXYGENATION TO BLOOD CELLS AND MORE EFFECTIVE IMMUNE RESPONSE.
• Reduced fibrous tissue formation. The laser reduces the formation of scar tissue following tissue damage form cuts, scratches, burns or following surgery.
• Anti-inflammatory action. The laser reduces swelling caused by bruising or inflammation of joints to give improved joint mobility.
• Increased vascular activity. The laser stimulates lymph and blood circulation, to allow the affected tissue to have the best possible circulation.
• Stimulates nerve function. Slow recovery of nerve function in damaged tissue can result in “dead” limbs or numb areas. Laser will speed the process of nerve cell reconnection to bring the numb areas back to life.

What are the advantages over other modes of therapy?

The Erchonia Laser has been found to offer superior healing and pain relieving effects when compared to other electrotherapeutic modalities.  The results are equally untouchable for early stages of acute and also chronic injuries.  Erchonia LLLT is a universal method of treating muscle, tendon, ligament, connective tissue, bone, neurological dysfunction or damage, and skin tissue with one piece of equipment.  When the laser is applied with Chiropractic care the best results are achieved to organize the nerve system and promote healing.  There is a major benefit for athletes in the extremely fast results that can be achieved.

Low level therapy is popularly used for :

• Soft Tissue Injuries
              Sprains & Strains
              Hematomas
              Tendonitis & Tenosynovitis
              Capsulitis
              Bursitis
• Chronic Back & Neck Pain
• Myofascial Trigger points
• Acupuncture points & Meridian Balancing
• Acute & Chronic Joint Problems
              Osteoarthritis
              Rheumatoid Arthritis
              Ligament Injuries
              Chondromalacia Patella
• Reduction of Inflammation
• Wound Management
              Burns
              Diabetic Ulcerations
              Post Surgical Healing
              Ulcers
• Metatarsalgia
• Trigeminal Neuralgia
• Brachial Neuralgia
• Plantar Fascitis
• Frozen Shoulder
• Carpal Tunnel
• Fibromyalgia
• And many more!!!

Please Note: The Erchonia Therapeutic Laser will not burn or damage tissue no matter how long it is applied