Cold Laser Therapy
What is Cold Laser Therapy?
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Cold laser therapy is a medical procedure used for treating pain, inflammation, and restoring normal body functions. To help you understand how this therapy works, first you must know that the word laser represents the acronym for the Light Amplification by the Stimulated Emission of Radiation.
Namely, cold laser therapy, also known as low-level laser therapy, is a treatment that works based on low levels of light. It is called cold since the levels of light used for the treatment aren’t high enough for heating the tissue. In simple terms, the small emissions of light coming from a laser stimulate cellular growth and reproduction by penetrating deep into the body cells. We are talking about handheld devices usually no bigger than a flashlight.
How long does the Cold Laser Therapy take?
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The therapy itself is nothing you should be worried about. The whole process lasts only several minutes per session and patients can’t even feel that something is being done during the treatment. What is more, the majority of them claim that the pain is relieved after only a couple of treatments. However, for permanent results, the treatment should sometimes be repeated up to a dozen times.
Who can benefit from Cold Laser Therapy?
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The cold laser treatment can be used for any cell type, including nerves, ligaments, muscles, and more. Consequently, the therapy can be beneficial for patients suffering from various health problems such as:
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Different types of acute and chronic pain
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Inflammation
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Sprains and strains
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Tennis elbow
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Arthritis
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Tendonitis
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Skin conditions
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Postsurgical pain
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Sport injuries
