We now offer laser therapy as a treatment option! Laser is a type of therapy used to relieve pain and to augment the healing process for injuries. It is a system that directs a certain type of light through the skin to the targeted tissues. This light is made up of specific wavelengths that have been shown to stimulate a cascade of therapeutic benefits. These benefits include:
- Increased micro-circulation (bloodflow)
- Accelerated tissue repair
- Reduced pain
- Decreased inflammation and edema
- Enhanced immune response
- Angiogenesis (blood vessel production)
Research has shown that laser can be used to treat a variety of conditions, including:
- Arthritis
- Soft tissue injuries (sprains, strains)
- Acute and chronic pain
- Swelling
- Inflammatory conditions (tendinitis, bursitis)
Laser is a very safe procedure and very comfortable, as the patient does not feel much happening at all. It can be an effective tool on its own or in combination with manual therapy.