Why Laser Therapy?

The Value of Laser Therapy

Since being cleared by the FDA in 2003, the advancements in laser therapy for pain treatment have been nothing short of remarkable. At Pain Free Life Centers, we have developed a treatment protocol that uses a combination of specific frequencies of light to reduce pain and promote healing.

Laser therapy works through the scientific process of Photobiomodulation, (Photo=light, bio=life, modulation=change). In this process of “life changing light,” photons of light from the laser penetrate subdermally, going directly to the source of the pain at the cellular level. The light waves produced by the laser reduces the inflammation and increases blood flow around the affected area, which provides the energy and nutrients the cells require to heal. Not only does laser therapy promote healing, it also allows for an instant reduction in pain.

The laser effectively drives photon energy particles past the skin layers into the deep tissues of the body with minimal reflection and absorption.

Soft tissue is the common denominator for all injuries and pain.  By penetrating deep into the body with natural light energy, the body is capable of accelerating healing of itself.  Creating noticeable, measurable results after the first treatment.

Here are just a few of the benefits of laser therapy.

Anti-Inflammation:  
Laser therapy has an anti-edemic effect as it causes vasodilation, but also because it activates the lymphatic drainage system (drains swollen areas). As a result, there is a reduction in swelling caused by bruising or inflammation.

Anti-Pain (Analgesic):  
Laser therapy has a high beneficial effect on nerve cells which block pain transmitted by these cells to the brain and which decreases nerve sensitivity. Also, due to less inflammation, there is less edema and less pain.

Accelerated Tissue Repair and Cell Growth:  
Photons of light from lasers penetrate deeply into tissue and accelerate cellular reproduction and growth. The laser light increases the energy available to the cell so that the cell can take on nutrients faster and get rid of waste products.

Improved Vascular Activity:  
Laser light will significantly increase the formation of new capillaries in damaged tissue that speeds up the healing process, closes wounds quickly and reduces scar tissue.

Increased Metabolic Activity:  
Laser therapy creates higher outputs of specific enzymes, greater oxygen and food particle loads for blood cells.

Trigger Points and Acupuncture Points:  
Laser therapy stimulates muscle trigger points and acupuncture points on a non-invasive basis providing musculoskeletal pain relief.