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Cold Laser Light Therapy in West Palm Beach
Cold Laser Laser Light Therapy is used to increase the speed, quality and tensile strength of tissue repair, resolve inflammation, and give pain relief. For over 20 years, clinicians found that laser therapy treats a variety of conditions including:
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What is Cold Laser Light Therapy?
Cold laser light therapy utilizes light emitting diodes to alter cellular function. The laser introduces a healing frequency into the tissues to reduce pain, inflammation and increase healing potential. It has the ability to promote and enhance healing, not just treat symptoms.
Scientific Effectiveness
There are thousands of published studies demonstrating the clinical effectiveness of laser light therapy. Among them there are more than one hundred rigorously controlled, scientific studies that document the effectiveness of laser for many clinical conditions. Benefits have been shown for the following problems: Soft tissue injuries, spinal stenosis, back and neck pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, post-traumatic injury, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia and sprain/strains.
Advantages of Laser Therapy
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Laser light therapy does not require the use of drugs or surgery, there are less side effects or risks, and it is quick and convenient. Studies have shown that laser light therapy is equal to or more effective than other forms of physical therapy.
How long before the results are felt?
You may feel improvement in your condition (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 your sessions.
Can it be used in conjunction with other treatments?
Yes, cold laser light therapy is often used in conjunction with other treatments and therapies, including chiropractic, physical therapy, massage therapy, soft tissue mobilizations, electrotherapy, and even following surgery. Other healing modalities are complementary and can be used with laser to increase the effectiveness of the treatment.
How does Laser Light Therapy work?
Laser light therapy promotes the following processes in the body: increase in B-Endorphins and nitric oxide production, blocks depolarization of C-fiber afferent nerves, increase nerve cell action potential and release of acetylcholine, axonal sprouting and nerve cell regeneration, ion channel normalization and decreases bradykinin levels.
Call our office to schedule a consultation today!
For more information on cold laser light therapy, feel free to call the office at (561) 964-9191 to see how it may benefit you.
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