Low-level laser therapy (LLLT)
Low-level laser therapy (LLLT), commonly known as laser therapy or phototherapy, involves the application of light energy at specific wavelengths to penetrate into tissues to provide relief from pain, eliminate inflammation, and repair damaged tissues. LLLT is comparable to photosynthesis in plants as a photochemical reaction occurs in the cell in the presence of LLLT. LLLT stimulates growth factors and promotes the formation of new blood vessels and stimulates important cells of the immune system. LLLT has an effect on reducing swelling and bruising by stimulating the lymphatic system. LLLT also has been show to stimulate specific bone building cells in the healing of fractures. LLLT provides relief of muscle and joint pain and promotes tissue healing. Patients will often report a soothing heat during the LLLT application – there is zero pain.
Laser therapy uses a form of electromagnetic radiation, which is energy that consists of photons travelling at the speed of light. Each photon carries energy in the form of a wave element, categorized by a specific wavelength and frequency. Photons of different wavelengths have different energy levels, which are organized into the “electromagnetic spectrum.” The light used in laser therapy involves infrared, ultraviolet radiation and visible light. Specifically, LLLT has a therapeutic window between 630 nm and 1000 nm in wavelength.
LLLT is beneficial in treating:
- Soft tissue injuries
- Bruises and swelling
- Muscle / ligament tears
- Fractures
- Low back and neck pain
- Tendinitis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Chronic pain
- Neurogenic pain
- Osteoarthritis
- Wound healing
- Nerve root irritations
Book with our Chiropractic Doctor, Dr. Yaad Shergill, for your Laser treatment.
