Cold laser therapy is a newer procedure in Pain Management Technologies. It is an option among variety of treatment approaches that can potentially provide pain relief, especially for those patients who are seeking a treatment without the use of surgery or drugs. This laser therapy is low-intensity therapy that stimulates healing with low levels of light. It is an alternate to medicine treatment. It is a method of exposing tissues to low levels of red and near-infrared light. The levels are low in comparison to other laser therapies. It is also referred to as low level laser therapy (LLLT) or soft laser therapy.

What happens during the treatment?

Cold laser therapy comes with a small handheld device. It’s a non-invasive treatment that can be performed by a doctor, clinician, or physical therapist. It is advised to use protective eyewear as lasers can harm the eyes if patients look directly into it. The doctor will hold the handheld device close to or touch the applied area for 30 seconds to a few minutes.  This light energy will pass through the skin into the tissues. The light energy helps to reduce inflammation and promote regeneration of damaged tissues.
It generally takes 3-4 treatments to feel better and the treatments may vary depending on how much is the severity.

4 things to know about Therapeutic Cold Laser

No Surgery

LLLT is completely a non-invasive procedure. It does not require any surgery and is a no-risk treatment. Let it be your first choice, not your last one after a painful surgery.

No Medication

LLLT does not involve taking any medications. While taking opioids or other heavy drugs can be addictive, cold laser therapy is the best option for patients seeking a treatment without drugs.

No Side-Effects

Not only does Cold laser Therapy promote healing, but it does so without side effects and pain. If you wish to find pain relief without harming your body, this treatment does give some significant results.

Zero Down-time

While there’s no surgery involved in therapeutic laser, there’s no recovery period. One can take the treatment and get back to his/her daily routine with zero down time.

4 Application Areas of  Cold Laser Therapy

1. Sports Injuries

Sports medicine and physical therapy practices often use cold laser therapy in the treatment of minor injuries and sprains. It also reduces swelling and promote healing of the joints and soft tissues.

2. Inflammation

Cold laser therapy proves to be effective in Inflammation caused due to variety of issues. Medical Professionals use it to treat inflammation caused by arthritis, especially Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and other chronic autoimmune diseases.

3. Aches and Pains

A large number of Pain clinics and Physiotherapy Clinics use cold laser therapy to help people with acute and chronic pain from conditions such as fibromyalgia and carpal tunnel syndrome.

4. Wound healing

Cold laser therapy is also used to treat difficult-to-heal wounds, including wounds related to some injury or diabetes. Laser Therapy treatment shows noticeable improvements in treating and healing wounds.

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