Cold Laser Therapy is a form of light therapy which utilizes light energy in the form of photons to produce a physiological response in the cells. It works by stimulating the cells mitochondria, or power plants, to produce ATP, your body’s source of energy. The stimulation of the cell transitions it from an unhealthy, diseased state to a more stable, healthy state. It has been FDA cleared and researched for over 30 years! Our device is utilized in over 3,000 hospitals, 15,000 private clinics and over 40 professional sports teams!
Cold Laser Therapy has been clinically researched and shown to help with…
- Neck pain
- Back pain
- Arthritic pain
- Plantar fasciitis
- Spinal stenosis
- Disc herniations
- Sciatica
- Rotator cuff injuries
- Tennis elbowSprains and strains
Cold Laser Therapy is drug free pain relief, safe and non-invasive, pain free, speeds recovery and is very affordable.
Commonly Asked Questions
Q. Does it hurt? What does treatment feel like?
A. There is little or no sensation during treatment. Occasionally on feels a mild, soothing warmth or tingling.
Q. Are there any side effects or associated risks?
A. During more than 30 years of use by healthcare providers all over the world, very few side effects have ever been reported. If a patient is allergic to light then they may get a rash or blister for a few days. Occasionally some old injuries or pain syndromes may feel aggravated for a few days.
Q. How long does each treatment take?
A. The typical treatment duration is 5-15 minutes depending on the size of the area being treated and what is being treated.
Q. How often should a patient be treated?
A. The patient may be treated daily, particularly if they have significant pain. More chronic conditions respond better when treatments are received 2-3 times per week tapering off to once a week or once every other week, with improvement.
Q. How many treatments does it take?
A. This depends on the nature of what is being treated. For some acute situations, 1-6 treatments may suffice. Those of a more chronic nature may require 10-15 (or more) treatments. Severe arthritis may require ongoing periodic care to control pain.
Q. How long before the results are felt?
A. You may feel improvement (usually pain reduction) after the very first treatment. Sometimes you will not feel improvement for a number of treatments. This does not mean that nothing is happening. Each treatment is cumulative and results are often felt after 3-4 sessions.
Q. Can it be used with other forms of treatment?
A. Yes. Laser therapy is often used with other forms of therapy, including physical therapy, chiropractic adjustments, massage, soft tissue mobilization and electrotherapy. It is also used after surgery. Other healing modalities are complementary and can be used with laser to increase the effectiveness of the treatment.