What is cold laser therapy? And why is it cold? Cold laser therapy is a non-toxic and painless form of therapy that uses light. The term “cold” means that the therapy does not give off any thermal heat, so the light does not feel hot on the skin. Cold laser therapy is used mainly for people who suffer with chronic or acute conditions 1. It is a non-invasive therapy, meaning no surgery is needed. The light that comes from the machine interacts with the body’s tissue to help quicken the healing process. A light is placed directly over the injured part of the body, the length of time depends on the condition and how big the injury is. The light from the laser passes through the skin and enters the injured tissue. The cells within the tissue absorb the light, which helps them to regenerate and heal faster. Cells may take more or less time to heal depending on the condition and the patient. With 3 locations in the GTA, The First Health Group is here to help treat any pain you may have.
What are the positive outcomes to having cold laser therapy? Cold laser therapy has been proven to reduce joint pains, such as arthritis, and reduce inflammation in the body. It also helps stimulate tissue regeneration and helps eliminate pains. Cold laser therapy is mainly used to help treat people with pain and inflammation 2 because of the laser light’s ability to reduce swelling in inflamed areas. This treatment can also leave you feeling relaxed, since there is no exercise or movement involved.
Are there any negative effects to cold laser therapy? We don’t know a lot of effects to receiving cold laser therapy since it is a newer form of treatment. What we do know is that it does take many continuous sessions to start to feel relief and the positive effects from the treatment. Depending on the patient and their condition will determine how long sessions will last for. Everyones body reacts differently to treatment. Another side effect is irritation of the skin, which means that the treatment is working and that your body is reacting positively to the treatment. This effect should go away within a few days, if it does not, let your doctor know. It is also recommended not to use cold laser therapy on parts of the body that have tattoos; the laser can react negatively with the ink. If you feel any effects from this therapy during or after the treatment, let your doctor know so that they can help you.
For those without extended healthcare, we offer affordable pricing to help you get back to normal. Don’t wait while you’re in pain, request an appointment today at The Health First Group.
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