Laser Light Therapy

What is Laser Therapy?

Laser Therapy is the use of Laser energy to create therapeutic effects. Research has shown that these include improved healing time, pain reduction, increased circulation and decreased swelling.

The History of Laser Therapy?

The effects of light on cellular function have been known since 1880; however the clinical benefits of laser energy were only discovered by accident in 1967. The first lasers for testing pain became available in the late 1970’s and, since then, have been widely utilized in Europe and Asia by therapists and doctors. Now, after FDA approval; in 2001, laser therapy is quickly gaining popularity in the United States.

The Safety of Laser Therapy?

The FDA has cleared laser therapy for the treatment of many pain syndromes. The treatment of other conditions is presently considered experimental by the FDA. The FDA considers laser therapy to be a safe and effective modality when used properly by a licensed practitioner.

Scientific Evidence?

There are thousands of published studies that describe the therapeutic effects of laser therapy, including more than one hundred highly objective, scientific trails that have demonstrated it’s clinical effectiveness. The following is a list of conditions that have shown successful outcomes in recent studies; Soft tissue injuries, Tendinitis, Sprains/Strains, Back and neck pain, Repetitive strain injuries, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Chondromalacia patellae, Muscle pain, Planter fasciitis, Tennis elbow, Arthritis, Nerve pain, Herpes (Shingles), RSD (CRPS), Peripheral neuropathy, Non-healing wounds, Lymphedema, Whiplash, Bell’s palsy, Fractures, Headaches, Herniated disc, Scaitica, Skin problems, Bursitis, Jaw pain/TMJ.