Laser Therapy For Pain Relief
Laser therapy works by using photobiomodulation to treat pain and inflammation. Light photons enter your tissue, which interacts with cytochrome c inside your mitochondria. This interaction generates a chain of events that result in a biological reaction that can aid in the treatment of pain and inflammation. Cold Laser Therapy is both safe and effective for a wide range of issues, including sports injuries, arthritic diseases, and chronic soft tissue disorders.
Low level laser therapy (LLLT) is a relatively new therapy that has been used for over 20 years to treat a variety of ailments, including soft tissue injuries and pain due to arthritis. This light energy might assist in the breakdown of damaged tissue and the activation of cells that need repair. It may help with muscular, tendon, and ligament injuries as well as discomfort, inflammation, and swelling reduction.
Major Conditions Treated by Laser Therapy
Various musculoskeletal conditions can be helped by LLLT, based on studies done. Additionally, some of the major conditions that this modality can treat are:
- Arthritis (osteo and rheumatoid)
- Carpal tunnel syndrome (repetitive strain injuries)
- Acute and chronic pain conditions (post-operative, neuralgia, fibromyalgia, or muscle tension/spasms)
- Soft Tissue Injuries, strains, and sprains
- Wounds (post-operative, acute, and chronic)
- Swelling and edema
- Inflammatory conditions (e.g. tendonitis, bursitis)
- Bone fractures and orthopedic implant