Light has been used for medicinal purposes for centuries. Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is a form of concentrated light therapy. the acronym "Laser" stands for light amplification through the stimulated emission of radiation. The application oflllt has been used in the field of physical medicine for over 30 years. Their are published papers on topics such as joint pain, trigger point activity, decreased circulation, wound healing and others.
The light therapy works similar to sunlight hitting plants and causing them to grow with nutrients and water present. In our bodies when light hits our cells certain things happen as well. Increased ATP production which is our energy we burn, stimulation of collagen synthesis, the acceleration of the inflammatory process and therby wound healing, decrease in pain, increased immune response in the area. So as you can see only positive things happen when we apply this light to our bodies and with no known side effects in 30 years of usage and research.
The laser treatments are painless, effective and quick. We have helped things with our laser treatments such as shingles, wound healing, burns, sprains and strains, plantar fascitis, meniscus tears, bursitis, pain and many more. Call us today to see if we can help your particular problem!