Cold Laser therapy

Who Can get cold laser therapy treatment?

ByDr. Sadanand K C

Cold laser therapy is low-intensity laser therapy that stimulates healing while using very low levels of light.

The technique is called ‘cold’ laser therapy because the low levels of light are not enough to heat tissues of the body. When we compared to other therapy, the level of passing light will be very low, such as those used to destroy tumours and coagulate tissue. Surgical and aesthetic lasers heat the tissue being treated.

Cold laser therapy is also known as:

  • Low-level laser therapy (LLLT)
  • Low-power laser therapy (LPLT)
  • Soft laser bio stimulation
  • Photo biomodulation

How does this bio stimulation therapy work?

Different wavelengths and outputs of low-level light are applied directly to a targeted area during the procedure. The body tissue absorbs the light. The red and near-infrared light resulted in reaction and the damaged cells respond with a physiological reaction that promotes regeneration of cells.
Superficial tissue is commonly treated with 600 and 700 nanometres (nm) wavelength. For deeper penetration, wavelengths between 780 and 950 nm are mostly used.

Though the laser machine is touched to the skin, there will be NO PAIN and non-invasive. Patients even would not feel any vibration or heat. And it will be soundless too. Each treatment typically takes only a few minutes, depends on the severity of the pain.

Who use this therapy?

Physical therapists, doctors, dentists and other medical professionals use this SOFT LASER BIO Stimulation in a variety of ways. The main uses for cold laser therapy are tissue repair and relief from pain and inflammation especially in the place of joints.

Injuries and Sprains

Sports medicine and physical therapy practices often use cold laser therapy in the treatment of minor injuries and sprains, such as:

  • muscle strains
  • tendonitis
  • ligament sprains
  • neck pain
  • lower back pain
  • bursitis
  • tennis elbow
  • knee pain
  • pain associated with muscle spasms
  • It’s also used to help reduce swelling and heal the joints and soft tissue.

Aches and pains

Pain clinics use cold laser therapy to help people with acute or chronic pain from conditions such as fibromyalgia and carpal tunnel syndrome.

Skin rejuvenation

Cold laser therapy is used to encourage skin rejuvenation. Dermatologists use it to treat various skin problems, including:

Inflammation

Doctors use it to treat inflammation caused by rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and other chronic autoimmune diseases.

  • acne and acne scars
  • psoriasis
  • burns
  • vitiligo
  • Swelling of the skin
  • dermatitis and rashes

Wound healing

Cold laser therapy is also used to treat difficult-to-heal wounds, including wounds related to diabetes.

Acupuncture

Acupuncturists use cold laser therapy for patients those who feel uneasiness with needles. The low-level laser beams can stimulate your acupoints the same way needles do, but without piercing your skin.

Future uses

The potential for new applications for cold laser therapy has no limit. Researchers are studying its use in hopes that it can help treat a variety of ailments and conditions, including:

  • Spinal cord injury
  • Alzheimer’s disease
  • Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
  • Parkinson’s disease

Who can avail COLD LASER Therapy?

The use of cold laser therapy is growing in traditional medical practice and as an alternative therapy. It’s approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for various conditions.

Cold laser therapy is considered safe when performed under the care of a doctor or qualified practitioner. On the plus side, it’s also non-invasive and painless. The Cold Laser Therapy does not require medication or any preparation either.

That being said, cold laser therapy shouldn’t be used on cancerous lesions or carcinomas. It should also be avoided on the thyroid or eyes for home use. Pregnant women avoid taking COLD LASER treatment.

As it is said Cold laser therapy takes only a few minutes. But, number of sessions would vary from person’s severity of pain. It would even take more than 30 to 40 treatments for a few. Nobody would come to know its effect unless and otherwise it is taken at least for a week. No insurance coverage is also available for this Painless Cold Laser Therapy.