INTRODUCING COLD LASER THERAPY!!!
Innovative cold laser therapy is used by our chiropractors to treat a wide range of conditions, and we receive many questions about this treatment from our patients. The most popular questions are listed here, along with their responses.
1. WHAT IS IT?
Cold laser therapy, a non-invasive, drug-free method, effectively reduces pain, promotes healing, and reduces inflammation, making it an ideal complement to standard chiropractic care for acute and chronic pain relief.
2. DOES IT HEAT UP OR BURN MY SKIN?
Cold laser therapy, a painless procedure using a low-intensity laser, does not heat, burn, or cut through body tissue, although it may cause warmth or tingling that subsides after treatment.
3. WHAT CONDITIONS DOES IT TREAT?
This advanced treatment effectively addresses various conditions such as disc-related pain, spine arthritis, knee pain, plantar fasciitis, sports injuries, tennis elbow, and peripheral neuropathy.
4. HOW DOES IT WORK?
Cold laser therapy uses a handheld device, similar to a flashlight, to stimulate light-sensitive cells below the skin’s surface. The device emits non-thermal pulses of specific wavelengths, which penetrate the skin, causing changes within the mitochondria. This stimulation increases the production of energy within the mitochondria, metabolism, pain reduction, inflammation reduction, cell growth, protein and growth factor synthesis, and blood flow. It also stimulates other types of cells near the skin’s surface, including muscle, nerve, and connective tissue cells. The treatment is effective in promoting healing and reducing pain and inflammation.
5. HOW LONG DOES A TREATMENT TAKE?
Cold laser therapy, depending on the condition being treated, typically takes anywhere from 4-12 minutes.
6. HOW MANY TREATMENTS DO I NEED?
The optimal number of treatments is determined by the chiropractor, ensuring the most beneficial outcomes for the patient.
7. IS COLD LASER THERAPY RIGHT FOR EVERYONE?
Cold laser therapy, although safe and effective, is not recommended for pregnant women during the first trimester of pregnancy.
CALL US TODAY AT 734-961-9977 TO SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION!
If you have any questions regarding cold laser therapy, contact us today at (734) 961-9977.