Can cold laser therapy be used to treat things like knee and back pain? First, let’s cover what cold laser therapy is and how it works.
Cold laser therapy is essentially a low-intensity type of laser therapy that stimulates healing by reducing pain and inflammation deep within a certain area of the body. This technique gets its name “cold” laser therapy because of its low levels of light compared to other types of laser treatments.
How Does Cold Laser Therapy Work?
When your chiropractor performs a cold laser therapy procedure, different wavelengths of low-level light and energy are applied directly to the targeted area through a device. The red and near-infrared light cause a reaction, and the cells of the affected area respond with a physiological reaction that promotes regeneration.
Unlike other forms of laser treatments, cold laser therapy doesn’t heat or cut your skin at all. You will feel the laser device touching your skin, but the procedure is virtually painless and non-invasive and it only takes a few minutes.
What Conditions Can Cold Laser Therapy Treat?
Cold laser therapy can be used to treat many different conditions, but its main use is for tissue repair, injury rehabilitation, and pain relief from inflammation.
Here are some of the symptoms and conditions that can be treated by cold laser therapy:
- Knee Pain
- Lower Back Pain
- Joint Pain
- Tendonitis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
- Fibromyalgia
- Sports Injuries
The Benefits of Cold Laser Therapy
Some of the pros of using cold laser therapy are:
- It’s a drug-free alternative to opiods for those looking to treat chronic pain
- It’s a non-invasive, painless procedure
- There are few side effects
Is Cold Laser Therapy Right For You?
Cold laser therapy is one option among many treatments for those looking for pain relief. It’s a great choice for those who want to avoid surgery or drugs.
Although there are at-home devices out there, this treatment is considered safest when performed by a qualified medical practitioner. If you’re interested in exploring your options, contact Imperium Health Center today and let’s chat!
Dr. Lindsey fully believes that as her role in a doctor is to be a health coach, giving her clients the tools and knowledge to make the best educated decisions for their health and the health of their families. The body was not made to break down, it was created to thrive and adapt to its environment.
Being a native of Colorado, Dr. Lindsey loves to hike, bike, camp, dance, and travel often, but her main mission is to change the way her community views and manages their health, both physically and mentally, across all generations. Her vision is to see less pharmacies, and more farmer’s markets; less medication and more meditation; less sick days and more family days; less pain and more love.