If you suffer from chronic musculoskeletal pain, arthritic joints, nagging injuries, neuropathy, and other painful problems, you need a treatment approach that helps you feel and function better as safely and non-invasively as possible. Chiropractic adjustment can offer remarkable benefits, but Dr. Evan Hamilton knows how to enhance those benefits even further through complementary techniques. Cold laser therapy could make all the difference in helping you reclaim your quality of life.
What Is Cold Laser Therapy?
Cold laser therapy, also known as low-level laser therapy (LLLT) or photobiomodulation, utilizes amplified light in a narrow beam to address various musculoskeletal conditions. Unlike surgical lasers, cold lasers can penetrate the skin without causing burns or cuts.
This therapy targets underlying tissues, stimulating increased cellular production of ATP, an essential energy source. The additional energy aids in cellular repair and regeneration.
Additionally, cold laser therapy enhances circulation in treated tissues, promoting the delivery of oxygen and healing components to cells. Simultaneously, it assists in the removal of excess fluids and inflammatory substances. As a result, individuals may experience reduced pain, swelling, and inflammation.
How Cold Laser Works With Chiropractic Care
Dr. Hamilton team uses cold laser therapy as a sensible adjunct to chiropractic care. Many of the same conditions that we treat through chiropractic adjustment also respond well to cold laser therapy. Examples include:
- Tendinitis or bursitis
- Fibromyalgia
- Neck or low-back pain
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Nerve damage and chronic neurological symptoms
- Fractures or other acute injuries
- Knee, foot, or other joint pain (including arthritis symptoms)
Research showed that sufferers from facet joint (spinal) pain who received both chiropractic care and cold laser therapy enjoyed a greater degree of improvement than patients who only received one or the other (or no treatment at all).
What to Expect During and After Cold Laser Therapy
Cold laser therapy doesn't cause any discomfort; the treatment itself usually feels warm and soothing. Each treatment you receive may relieve more of your symptoms, which is why we typically recommend a series of treatments. Many patients experience significant relief right away.