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- Complimentary MRI Review
- 2 spinal decompression treatments
- 2 advanced laser therapy sessions
Laser therapy is a treatment system using red and near-infrared light for muscle conditions, discomfort reduction, and to strengthen deep tissue repair without surgery or drugs.
It Can Help With These Conditions:
- Muscle and tissue recovery
- Reduction of Discomfort and Pain
- Strengthening of deep tissue repair
In comparison to other forms of treatment, this procedure provides a variety of benefits. It does not require the use of invasive surgery or drugs and has far fewer side effects and risks than other alternative procedures.
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Many people have heard of Lightforce laser therapy, but they don’t know what this treatment is or how it will help them with their particular condition or injury.
At North Atlanta Chiropractic Center, laser therapy is used with great success to help patients suffering from neck or spinal discomfort after a car accident or workplace injury.
This medical treatment is also used to help those injured from repetitive motion or an acute injury.
This treatment was approved by the FDA as a therapy proven to increase circulation, reduce inflammation, and enhance tissue healing.
The Clinical History of This Light Treatment
Deep tissue laser therapy is effective because it targets a specific area of the body. Its effectiveness has been demonstrated since the 1960s. In 1967, a few years after the first working laser was invented, Endre Mester at Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary, wanted to test if the radiation from this type of light might cause skin cancer in mice. He shaved the hair off two groups of mice and gave a laser treatment to one. To his surprise, the laser-treated group did not develop cancer: in fact, their hair and skin grew back quicker than the untreated group.
Scientists have dubbed this the first demonstration of “laser biostimulation,” or “photobiomodulation.” Laser therapy is one of the oldest therapeutic methods used by humans: historically, as solar treatments used by Egyptians, and later as UV therapy, for which Nils Finsen won the Nobel Prize in 1904.* This clinical research is foundational.
The next step in the technological development of these treatments included developing lasers and LED light sources, which are now applied to thousands of people worldwide each day. More research states that,
The question is no longer whether light has biological effects but rather how energy from therapeutic lasers and LEDs works at the cellular and organism levels and what are the optimal light parameters for different uses of these light sources
Mechanisms of Low Level Light Therapy
How Does This Laser Treatment Technology Work for Pain Conditions?
Lightforce laser therapy is a non-surgical, outpatient, non-invasive, and painless procedure often used in physical therapy, chiropractic, and sports medicine to help stimulate the body’s natural healing abilities.
This treatment lessens the discomfort associated with damage to nerves, muscles, and joints, and radically accelerates the recovery process, helping patients recover from car accidents, arthritis, sports injuries, carpal tunnel, lower spinal issues, and neck conditions more effectively.
This procedure utilizes leading-edge technology to stimulate the body’s natural healing process.
Laser therapy’s highly effective deep tissue penetration has provided thousands of patients with non-surgical relief and has an impressive success rate in returning patients to work, competitive sports, and everyday life.
Painless Deep Tissue Penetration for Effective Recovery
The FDA first cleared therapeutic laser technology for use in 2002. Previous versions of “low-level” or “cold laser” technologies provided minimal support in tissue regeneration and healing. The Class IV medical laser is considered the most advanced wave of therapeutic laser technology. These types of lasers provide up to 1500 times more power and penetrate up to 20 times deeper than previous therapeutic laser technologies, and do so without any discomfort for the patient.
Enhancing Healing and Skin Recovery with This Procedure
This Class IV laser is a tissue regeneration treatment that increases circulation and bio-stimulates the repair and regrowth of damaged tissue by targeting injured and damaged cells and stimulating them to absorb near-infrared specific wavelengths of light, oxygenating the tissues and stimulating the body’s natural healing mechanisms.
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What Kinds Of Injuries Does It Work For?
This laser treatment can be effective in treating:
- Car Accident Injuries
- Spinal discomfort
- Carpal tunnel
- Diabetes
- Headaches and migraines
- Knee discomfort
- Plantar fasciitis
- Shoulder discomfort
- Sports injuries
- Tendonitis
- Work injuries
How Effective Are Deep Tissue Treatments for Your Condition?
Deep Tissue treatments are effective because of their ability to target specific areas and stimulate healing.
Imagine, if you will, the process of healing a joint, muscle, or bone by trying to heal it from the outside in. External techniques on their own may work to a degree: combined with other therapies, they are even more effective, but they do not provide the same level of effectiveness created by targeting a specific area of pain or trauma.
An alternative method of tackling areas of trauma is surgery, a procedure that is complicated and filled with risks, not limited to human error, infection, or negative reactions to anesthesia. Surgery is not available to everyone: certain traumas, injuries, and conditions are not successfully treated by surgery. Even if there is a history of successful surgical procedures for your type of injury or condition, surgery bears an uncertain future outcome because it radically alters the body’s natural tissues in a way that can not ever be reversed back to what they once were. Once a surgeon removes tissue, shaves down bone or ligament, or implants something structural in the body, it’s almost impossible to reverse that procedure and allow the body to function as if the procedure never happened.
Let’s tackle this treatment with a cleaning analogy:
Imagine trying to clean a stained rug. You can use a topical spray to clean the surface, but this only tackles the immediate stain on the surface of the rug and can sometimes spread the stain or push it further into the rug’s fibers. The same way a professional rug cleaning service uses a machine that gets deep into the fibers of the rug to clean it from the inside out, this light treatment gets deep into the tissues of the body to heal the trauma on a cellular level. Just as the professional rug cleaner uses special techniques and solutions to effectively treat specific stains, this type of treatment targets specific problem areas with the correct amount of energy and heat to heal them more effectively than topical solutions for the skin.
Answering Your Questions About Low-Power Laser Treatment
We believe that an informed patient is an empowered patient. While our website covers the basics of this treatment, we understand you probably have more specific questions. Drawing from common inquiries and concerns we hear from patients just like you, this section aims to provide clear, straightforward answers to help you understand if this innovative treatment is the right choice for your healing journey.
How Does This Laser Procedure Work on a Cellular Level?
This is one of the most common and important questions we get. The term “laser” can sound intense, but the process is gentle and complex. Think of it like photosynthesis for your body’s cells. Just as plants use light from the sun to create energy, this laser procedure uses specific wavelengths of red and near-infrared light to stimulate your cells.
When this focused energy penetrates your tissue, it’s absorbed by the mitochondria—the powerhouse of your cells. This absorption kicks off a series of biological reactions:
- Increased ATP Production: It boosts the production of a molecule called ATP (adenosine triphosphate), which is the primary energy source for cellular repair and regeneration. More energy means faster healing.
- Reduced Inflammation: The therapy helps decrease inflammatory markers, which is key to reducing discomfort and swelling in injured or long-term conditions.
- Improved Blood Circulation: It promotes the formation of new capillaries in damaged tissue, which increases blood flow and brings more oxygen and nutrients to the affected area.
- Enhanced Nerve Function: This laser treatment can help speed up the process of nerve cell reconnection and reduce nerve discomfort.
In short, it doesn’t just mask your discomfort; it provides your body’s cells with the energy and improved environment they need to heal themselves more effectively.
What Does This Pain Treatment Feel Like? Are There Side Effects?
Not at all. This is a crucial point of reassurance for many patients. Despite its name, “Cold Laser” treatments do not generate any heat and are completely painless. The device is a low-level laser that doesn’t burn or cut tissue like the high-powered surgical lasers you might see in movies. Most patients feel nothing at all during the treatment. A few may report a very mild, gentle tingling or warmth over the area being treated, but it is not uncomfortable. The entire process is non-invasive, gentle, and often quite relaxing.
How Long Does a Session Take, and How Many Treatments Will I Need?
We understand that your time is valuable. A single treatment session is typically quick, lasting anywhere from 5 to 15 minutes, depending on the size of the area and the specific condition being treated.
The number of sessions required varies from person to person. While some patients report feeling improvement after just one or two treatments, the healing effects are cumulative. For long-standing conditions like arthritis or spinal discomfort, a series of 6 to 12 sessions might be recommended to achieve lasting results. For more recent injuries, fewer sessions may be necessary. During your consultation, we will create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your specific needs and goals.
Is This Laser Treatment Safe? Understanding the Risks
Safety is our top priority. Cold laser therapy is an FDA-cleared treatment with an excellent safety record. It is considered one of the safest non-invasive treatment modalities available. There are no known long-term side effects. On rare occasions, some patients may experience a temporary increase in mild soreness or irritation in the treatment area as the healing process begins, but this usually subsides quickly. It is not recommended for use over cancerous tissues or directly into the eyes, and we take all necessary precautions to ensure your treatment is both safe and effective.