How Does Laser Therapy Work for Pain?

Technology marches on, yielding new insights to treat diseases and various health conditions. One treatment that has become popular and proven quite effective for combating pain is cold laser therapy. This non-invasive pain treatment is widely used to reduce aches, encourage healing, and treat inflammation. If you would like to learn more or want to try laser therapy, reach out to our team at Advanced Family Chiropractic & Rehabilitation in Imperial, MO.

Cold Laser Therapy Treats Pain and Encourages Healing

Chiropractors use a variety of non-invasive treatments that do not rely on medications to heal the pain. Chiropractors address the root causes of pain, rather than simply masking it with drugs. This allows our patients to enjoy their lives to the fullest.

With cold laser therapy, or low-level laser therapy (LLLT), visible light radiation is used to generate a photochemical reaction at the cellular level. Don’t worry if any of these terms sound scary, cold lasers have proven to be both safe and effective when treating aches and wounds.

We will apply wavelengths of light typically falling between 400 to 760 nanometers. The laser does not generate any heat, hence the name “cold laser” therapy. The wavelengths of light will penetrate your tissues.

What Happens Then? 

The light produced by the laser has been clinically proven to stimulate healing by reducing inflammation and suppressing pain. It is believed that your cells can convert light energy into cellular energy, stimulating various cellular processes.

Generally speaking, a cold laser therapy session usually takes only a matter of minutes to stimulate healing and provide pain relief. That said, you may need to undergo several sessions over the course of a few or more weeks to get the most out of this pain therapy method. Cold lasers have been used for several decades now and data suggests that the treatment is both safe and effective.

Cold Laser Therapy in Imperial, MO

At Advanced Family Chiropractic & Rehabilitation, Dr. Amato provides pain relief using a variety of modalities. Can cold laser therapy help your aches and pains? Call us today at (636) 464-5900 to schedule an appointment at Advanced Family Chiropractic & Rehabilitation.