Cold Laser Therapy, also known as Low Level Laser Therapy, is a treatment that utilizes specific wavelengths of light to interact with tissue and is known to accelerate the healing process of a variety of clinical conditions. By definition, this type of therapy uses radiation intensities that induce minimal temperature elevation (not more than 0.1 to 0.5 degrees celsius), if any.

Low­-energy lasers (like the Microlite ML830 laser we have) have been promoted as an effective way to decrease pain, decrease inflammation and increase blood flow to help speed healing.

Cold Laser Therapy is widely used for treatment of:

• Acute and chronic pain
• Plantar fasciitis
• Ligament sprains
• Muscle strains
• Soft tissue injuries
• Tendonitis
• Arthritis
• Tennis elbow
• Back pain
• Neck pain
• Bursitis
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Fibromyalgia tender points
• Wound healing

Cold lasers are handheld devices used by the doctor and are typically the size of a flashlight. The laser is placed directly over the injured area for 30 seconds to several minutes, depending on the size of the area being treated and the dose provided by the cold laser unit.

Cold laser therapy is one option among a variety of treatment options that we offer that can potentially alleviate your pain.