Laser Therapy
What is laser therapy?
Laser therapy is a non-invasive medical treatment that uses laser energy to treat acute and chronic injuries of the joints, muscles, tendons and nerves. It may also be used post-surgically to speed the healing process.
Our class IV laser machine uses specific wavelengths of light (red and near-infrared) to accelerate healing. The light that is transmitted via the laser helps stimulate certain processes within the body that help reduce inflammation, speed healing and reduce pain.
How Does Laser Therapy Work?
Class IV laser therapy is used to treat a wide range of conditions and injuries, including:
Sprains & Strains
Arthritis ( osteoarthritis, rheumatoid, and other forms of joint inflammation)
Tendonitis and Bursitis
Back and neck pain
Disc Herniations & Sciatica
Post-surgical recovery
Nerve pain (sciatica, carpal tunnel, thoracic outlet syndrome)
Sports injuries
Laser therapy has been adopted as an essential pain management tool by most NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, FIFA and Olympic teams.
laser therapy: conditions treated
Laser therapy works through the following mechanisms:
Reduced Inflammation: laser therapy can help reduce inflammation by decreasing the production of pro-inflammatory molecules and increasing the release of anti-inflammatory substances within the cells.
Pain Relief: laser therapy is often used to provide pain relief. It can stimulate the release of endorphins, which are the body's natural painkillers, and improve nerve function.
Accelerated Healing: by enhancing cellular metabolism and tissue repair processes, laser therapy can accelerate the healing of damaged tissues, including muscles, ligaments, and tendons.
Non-Invasive: One of the key advantages of laser therapy is that it is non-invasive, meaning it does not require surgery or injections. It is a painless and relatively quick treatment option.
Minimal Side Effects: when administered by trained professionals, laser therapy has minimal side effects. Some individuals may experience mild warmth or tingling at the treatment site.
Who provides laser therapy?
All three chiropractors at Mountain Health and Performance can utilize laser therapy as a part of your injury management. To book with one of our chiropractors for laser therapy, click here.