Technological advances have allowed chiropractors to provide safer and more effective treatment methods for pain relief, including cold laser therapy. What is it? How does it work? And what are the benefits? Our Advanced Family Chiropractic and Rehabilitation team answers these questions and more below.

How Does Cold Laser Therapy Work?

In short, cold laser therapy uses a natural process called photobiomodulation. This technical term uses a specific light to encourage the body's cells to heal and regenerate.

Cold laser therapy is when low levels of laser light pass through the skin to reach the target area. This light is not harmful, nor is it boiling. You should feel nothing more than slight warmth and potentially some tingling as the therapy begins to work.

When the light reaches the target area, it is absorbed into the cells and turned into cellular energy. The body then responds by repairing the damaged tissue, drawing blood, and healing nutrients to the treated area.

Deep Tissue 

Sadly, there are areas that other treatment methods cannot address, as they are too deep inside the body. However, cold laser therapy can penetrate some of the deepest tissues, providing relief you might not otherwise achieve.

Faster Recovery

Cold laser therapy can help you heal faster thanks to its ability to promote blood flow and nutrients to the injured site and reduce inflammation.

Reduces Inflammation

Cold laser therapy has been proven to reduce swelling and inflammation, address tension in the soft tissues, and even break up scar tissue.

Quick Treatment Sessions

Most treatment sessions take no more than 20 minutes. However, depending on how large an area is treated, they can take as few as five minutes.

Completely Natural Treatment

This natural treatment promotes healing by supporting the body’s normal recovery processes. The results last after the recommended treatment, without downtime or side effects. This Holistic treatment provides complete safety for the body and boosts your recovery process.

Experience Cold Laser Therapy with Our Chiropractor

Learn more about what this treatment can do for you by scheduling an appointment with our Advanced Family Chiropractic and Rehabilitation team. So call us at (636) 442-0340 today.