Laser Therapy

Class IIIb / Class IV Laser Therapy

There once was an idea that light energy from lasers could accelerate the healing process, reduce and alleviate pain and inflammation, relax muscles and stimulate nerve regeneration. This was thought of as simple fiction at one point in history. Now, science shows us just how effective and powerful this technology really is.

There are two types of lasers commonly used to treat nerve and disc injuries and conditions:

1. Class III Laser is also known as, “Cold Laser” or LLLT for Low-Level Laser Therapy 
2. Class IV Laser Therapy is also known as HPLT for High-Power Laser Therapy

Your Physician will determine the proper laser therapy protocol for your treatment.

Positive Chemical Changes: Lasers can decrease the sensitivity of nerves by decreasing a pain-producing chemical called bradykinin. It also releases endorphins which are the body’s natural pain relieving system. Lasers release enkephalins which produce a pain-relieving effect. This technology can also block pain in specific nerve fibers.

Anti-inflammatory/Healing: Laser technology increases stored energy also known as ATP. This type of energy increases and accelerates cell repair and regeneration. Laser therapy dilates capillaries, widening the veins and arteries adjacent to an injury which assists in the removal of damaged cellular debris. Blood vessel dilation also increases oxygen and nutrients in the tissue. The repair and regeneration process is accelerated because of the increase in White blood cell activity. Superoxide Dismutase, a powerful antioxidant is increased in this process while inflammatory molecules are reduced from the damaged area.

Accelerated Cell Growth and Tissue Repair: Light photons from lasers deeply penetrate tissue in order to expedite growth and cellular reproduction. As a direct result of laser exposure, muscle, tendon, nerve, and ligament cells repair faster.

Vascular Activity Improved: Angiogenesis, the formation of new capillaries in damaged tissue is a result of laser technology. This phenomenon in turn accelerates the healing process and closes wounds much faster.

A Reduction in Fibrous Tissue Formation: Laser technology reduces scar tissue formation following damage or insult to tissue. Whether it's damage from surgery, blunt force trauma, burns, repetitive motion injuries, cuts, or scratches, Laser technology reduces scar tissue formation.

Accelerated Wound Healing: The photons from laser energy stimulates the proteins of collagen which is essential for the healing of injured or damaged tissue. These specific building blocks of collagen are mandatory in order to repair injuries or replace old damaged tissue. Thus, laser technology is highly effective on burns and open wounds.

Laser technology is highly effective for conditions that include inflammation; bulging and herniated discs, tendonitis, bursitis, peripheral neuropathy, and capsulitis. Repetitive motion injuries like sprains and strains all have an inflammatory component therefore, laser technology is highly effective for these conditions as well.

In conclusion, Laser Therapy aims to alleviate pain and accelerate the repair of tissue damage from nerve and disc injuries, traumatic events to tissue, inflammation, and specific diseases.

Research and Studies Show

• Increased
• Microcirculation
• Increased Vasodilation
• Increased Collagen Production
• Increased Lymphatic Response
• Increased Cell Metabolism
• Increased Tissue Repair
• Increased Bone Repair
• Accelerated Nerve Regeneration
• Reduced Inflammation
• Reduced Edema