COLD LASER THERAPY

Cold laser therapy should not be confused with hot laser therapy used in the treatment of removing skin lesions. Cold laser therapy is a safe technique, that is used to treat a variety of ailments, from internal knee injuries to osteoarthritis. This type of therapy has been shown to have lasting results.

Unlike other types of therapies that are mainly used for pain management or otherwise improving the patients comfort level, cold laser therapy is a permanent solution. Aiming the low-intensity light into the affected area reverses the damage to cells so normal cell function returns to the area once again. Cold laser therapy spurs on cell regeneration at an elevated rate.

The laser technology has been used for everything from tennis elbow to carpal tunnel syndrome. It is very common for sports, work related injuries and repetitive stress injuries. These types of injuries care difficult to heal via other methods. This is especially true of work-related injuries where employees cannot necessarily change how they perform a certain job. What often happens is that that the person takes over the counter pain medicine, which masks the pain, but the underlying problem can progress rapidly. These injuries can get in the way of both work and recreation. The sooner you take care of an injury, the better chance you have that the injury will not worsen. Cold laser therapy can help you get better faster.

Cold laser therapy is not always used for debilitating chronic conditions. It can also be used for swelling and other more minor problems. If you are unsure if you qualify for cold laser therapy, contact the Pines Total Health Center. We actively provide cold laser therapy for a wide variety of ailments. Many conditions can be healed by combining a stress relaxing massage with cold laser therapy.

Cold laser therapy can be used with acupuncture therapy , so you may consider using cold laser therapy and acupuncture. The laser is aimed at the local acupuncture points of the affected area. It is like the ancient art of Chinese acupuncture combined with todays modern technology. When you meet with a doctor at Pines Total Health, he or she will determine the best route of therapy for your particular condition.