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Cold laser therapy stimulates healing, alleviates inflammation, and offers pain relief using low-intensity light. It's referred to as a cold laser because the levels of light used are so low that they don't generate heat. This makes cold lasers unique from other types of lasers, like those used for cosmetic purposes or surgery. Find out if you could benefit from this therapy here.

How Does Cold Laser Therapy Work?

A cold laser is a handheld device that is manually applied to different parts of the body. It emits low-level red and infrared light. Non-thermal photons—particles of light—pass through the dermis and epidermis, the layers of skin, to the tissue below. The light's wavelengths are then absorbed by the body's tissues, inciting a cellular reaction. Cell metabolism increases, allowing damaged cells to regenerate and reducing inflammation.

What Conditions Can Be Treated With Cold Laser Therapy?

pain reliefCold laser therapy can be used to treat tissue injuries, muscle strains, and ligament sprains. It may be used to address neck and back pain, tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis, and bursitis, to name just a handful of applications. Cold lasers may also be applied to the joints to reduce inflammation for individuals dealing with conditions like arthritis and tendonitis. Low-level laser therapy has also proven effective in speeding wound healing.

Cold laser therapy is comfortable. You won't feel any heat, hear any sounds, or notice any vibrations during these treatments. What's more, the application takes only a few minutes, depending on the size of the area to be treated. This makes cold laser a convenient treatment option for busy individuals dealing with the types of pain described above. Another benefit of cold lasers is that they may reduce the need for pain relief medications for people living with chronic issues like arthritis. Given increasing awareness around the issue of pain medication dependence, more patients are seeking such drug-free alternatives.

 

Nobbe Chiropractic Clinic of Columbia, IL, offers cutting-edge cold laser therapy. These compassionate professionals provide top-quality care in a comfortable environment. Their chiropractic team has more than 60 years of combined experience. Visit their website to learn more about their cold laser therapy for inflammation and pain relief.  For an appointment, call (618) 281-4000.

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