Laser Therapy
RELIEVE PAIN. HEAL FASTER.
Laser therapy is the use of a specific wavelength of light used to relieve pain, accelerate healing and decrease inflammation.
When the light source is placed against the skin the photons penetrate to a depth of several centimetres. This gets absorbed by and increases the activity of the mitochondria (the energy producers of the cell) and creates many positive physiological responses at the cell level.
Simply put, laser therapy utilizes your body’s own healing powers by stimulating cellular activity.
Why Laser Therapy Will Help You
Laser therapy is safe, painless and fast. Results can be immediate but the most observed results are seen after 3 to 5 treatment sessions. The body continues to benefit from the effect of the therapy for 18-24 hours after treatment. During this time, modulated cellular activity leads to decreased inflammation and pain.
Who Will Best Benefit
Almost all musculoskeletal conditions can benefit with laser therapy. It is especially effective with chronic, stubborn conditions as well as acute injuries and post-op care.
Some of the more specific examples include, but not limited to, are:
- Achilles Tendonitis
- Arthritic Conditions
- Chronic Tendonitis or Bursitis
- Headaches
- Low Back Pain
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome
- Neck pain and Whiplash
- Patellofemoral Syndrome
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Recurrent or Persistent Injuries (including sports injuries)
- Repetitive Strain Injuries
- Sciatica/Piriformis Syndrome
- Shin Splints
- Shoulder Injuries (including Frozen Shoulder)
- Spinal Disc Problems
- Tennis/Golfer’s Elbow
- TMJ Pain
- Torticollis
Laser therapy can be used on its own but often it is combined with other treatments such as chiropractic, physiotherapy, or massage therapy.
PROFESSIONALS THAT MAY REFER YOU TO LASER
Laser Therapy – The Myth
When people hear laser, they often think of some type of laser beam that can cut through steel!
New technology has produced a non-cutting type of laser that is safe and pain free. At Performance Health Group, we use the LiteForce Class IV Laser, which is very effective in relieving pain and helping you heal faster.
Our practitioners will determine if laser therapy is an effective treatment option for you.
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