COLD LASER THERAPY
Our clinic now uses a low-level,
non-invasive laser, manufactured by Erchonia that reduces pain
and accelerates healing. The first of its kind to be approved
by the FDA, the Erchonia laser has a proven track record for
healing, recovery, and performance, having been used
extensively in the NFL and by Lance Armstrong
throughout his seven Tour de France victories.
 Cold
Laser Therapy involves the application of low power coherent
light to injuries and lesions to stimulate healing. The laser
promotes healing in many conditions because it penetrates the
skin, increases the ATP, and activates enzymes in the targeted
cells.
Cold Laser may be used to:
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Relieve pain
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Reduce swelling and inflammation
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Decrease healing time after injury
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Increase range of motion
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Improve nerve and muscle function
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Reduce scar tissue formation after
surgery
Cold Laser vs. Hot Laser
The effects of the Erchonia laser
are photochemical (cold), as opposed to thermal (hot). Hot
lasers are used in many surgical procedures to cut tissue,
while cold lasers are used to stimulate tissue for healing.
How does cold laser work?
A completely painless therapy, the
laser is applied to your spine and/or your affected body part.
Your body absorbs light energy from the laser, which, in
turn, stimulates your cells to produce greater amounts of
cellular energy known as ATP (adenosine triphosphate). ATP is
the energy that your body uses for healing and repair.
During
treatment of the tissue with an FDA approved 635
nm laser, an interaction
 between
cells and photons takes place - a
photochemical reaction.
Photons from the laser
affect the tissue at the cellular level. The laser
enters the tissue and is absorbed into the mitochondria of the
cell. The mitochondria are
the "powerhouse" of your body’s cells and make ATP, which is
needed for the life enhancement process of every cell.
By increasing ATP production, cold
laser therapy facilitates:
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Pain relief –
as a result of increased endorphin release.
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Faster healing -
healing time may be
less than one-third to one-half as long when compared to
treatment without the laser therapy.
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Anti-inflammatory action -
reduces swelling caused
by bruising or inflammation of joints to improve joint
mobility.
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Reduced scar tissue formation -
following tissue damage
due to trauma, cuts, scratches, burns and surgery.
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Increased metabolic activity -
CL helps your body
increase output of specific enzymes, greater oxygen to blood
cells, and more effective immune response.
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Increased vascular activity -
stimulates lymph
and blood circulation to allow the tissue to have maximal
circulation.
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Strengthening
the immune system –
via increasing levels of white blood cell activity.
Cold Laser Q&A
Is it
safe?
The Erchonia laser made history by
becoming the first cold laser in the world to gain FDA market
clearance for the treatment of chronic neck and shoulder pain.
Are there
any side effects?
In over 25 years of use, there have been
no reports of side effects from cold lasers.
Will I
feel anything?
The cold laser is completely painless and
most people will feel nothing as the laser is applied. Some
may feel a very light sensation.
How often
should I have cold laser treatments?
That depends on the severity of your
condition and how quickly you want to get well. Cold laser
treatments can be repeated as soon as 24 hours.
How much
does it cost?
The fee for a standard laser treatment
(less than 15 minutes) is $25 if combined with an adjustment,
or $50 as a laser-only treatment.
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