Cold Laser Therapy
Low Level Light Therapy / Cold Laser
Red and violet laser light
One Device, Many Uses
Cold Laser Therapy is an FDA-approved treatment that uses low levels of light to stimulate healing. Cold laser is a low-intensity laser that stimulates healing by stimulating the targeted areas tissues and cells. Different wavelengths of low-level laser light is absorbed by the tissues causing the cells respond with a physiological reaction that promotes cellular regeneration. The cold laser we are using has both red and violet light wavelengths.
Cold Laser Therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses low-powered lasers or light-emitting diodes to stimulate healing in various tissues. While the term ‘cold’ suggests that the laser is cold to the touch, it actually refers to the fact that it doesn’t produce heat like surgical lasers.
Why choose a Red/Violet laser?
The violet laser has been a revelation in medical practice, proving invaluable for health enthusiasts and practitioners. So, what makes it so special?
Kills Harmful Microorganisms: The violet laser light wavelength eliminates fungi, bacteria, and pathogens, preventing these pathogens from presenting themselves as antigens.
Enhanced Mitochondrial / ATP Production: It promotes efficient and increased ATP production, resulting in less collateral damage of free radicals.
Inflammation Management: Reduces inflammation, a critical element in numerous ailments and healing.
How It Works
Cold Laser Therapy increases cellular metabolism and promotes the body’s natural healing processesthrough a process called PhotoBioModulation. When applied to the skin, the laser light penetrates the tissue and is absorbed by cells within the body. This absorption triggers a cascade of biological responses that can help reduce pain and inflammation, and promote tissue repair and improve your circulation as well.
Cold Laser Therapy can help enhance cellular energy production and metabolism by improving mitochondrial function leading to improved tissue repair and regeneration. Mitochondria are the cell’s powerhouses that produce ATP; the body’s energy currency. Cold Laser has been found to stimulate and improve mitochondrial function by increasing the production of ATP and enhancing the activity of cytochrome c oxidase, a critical enzyme in the electron transport chain in the mitochondria. When applied to soft tissue, laser light can help stimulate the production of ATP, the primary energy source for the cells, and this increased energy production can help cells function more efficiently, and again, promote tissue repair.
Cold Laser Therapy has been shown to increase blood flow and oxygenation to the affected area, which can help speed up the healing process. And it does this by causing the release of nitric oxide, a molecule that relaxes blood vessels and increases blood flow. This increased blood flow can help deliver nutrients and oxygen to the tissues and remove waste products and toxins. This can result in reduced pain, inflammation, swelling, enhanced tissue healing and recovery from injury.
Cold Laser Therapy and its effect on soft tissue like muscles, tendons and ligaments. Cold Laser has been shown to have various effects on the soft tissue including reducing inflammation, pain, promoting tissue repair, like I had mentioned, and increasing collagen production. Collagen is a critical component of connective tissue, and is essential for maintaining the strength and flexibility of muscles, tendons and ligaments.
So the Cold laser has a lot of benefits, it can benefit the brain which we are really excited about, but it also can benefit bones like osteopenia, osteoporosis. It’s been shown to affect bone healing positively. When applied to the bone, the laser light can help stimulate the production of osteoblasts, which are the cells responsible for bone formation. This can help speed up the healing process and improve bone density. In addition, Cold Laser Therapy has been shown to reduce pain and inflammation associated with neurological conditions, as well as tendonitis and arthritis. A laser can help improve mobility and quality of life for those with these types of conditions.
What can be treated with Cold Laser?
Here’s a list of some of the conditions that Cold Laser Therapy treats, and we may be missing a few: Carpal tunnel syndrome, low back pain, disc herniations, disc bulges, sciatica, tendonitis, ankle sprains, plantar fasciitis, rotator cuff tears, neck pain, migraine headaches, tennis elbow, like lateral epicondylitis or golfer’s elbow on the inside of the elbow, TMJ or TMD problems, Trigeminal or occipital or facial neuralgia, Bell’s Palsy, rib fractures, fractures anywhere in the body except for the eye orbit, shoulder arthritis, knee arthritis, hand and finger arthritis, joint pain, torn meniscus, costochondritis, lymph drainage, pre-surgical laser and post-surgical, ACL and PCL repairs, knee replacements, hip replacements.
In conclusion, you can see it’s a long list. Cold Laser Therapy is a safe, non-invasive treatment that has been shown to have various biological effects on the blood, soft tissue, and bone. Promoting cellular metabolism and natural healing processes that can help reduce pain and inflammation, promote tissue repair, and improve circulation. While more research is needed to understand the mechanisms behind Cold Laser Therapy fully, it has shown a lot of promise as a safe and effective treatment option for various conditions.
If you’re interested in exploring Cold Laser Therapy as a treatment option, call the office and book an appointment today.