Cold Laser Therapy in Grayhawk

02 Sep.,2024

 

Cold Laser Therapy in Grayhawk

Decreased pain.

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Cold laser therapy blocks Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) and C-Reactive Protein (CRP) which are inflammatory markers sent to the brain. By blocking these markers, cold laser therapy can reduce nerve sensitivity.

In addition, the reduction of swelling and edema will lower pain levels.

Laser Therapy-How It Works & Its Applications - Dunbar Medical


Laser therapy has become more popular in recent years. As a result, there are now more patients who are actively considering it as a treatment option for soft tissue and other injuries.

The word laser is actually an acronym that stands for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation.

In this article, we will start with a brief explanation of what this form of  therapy is, and how it works. We will then go on to list some of the more prevalent conditions that it can be used to treat.  We will then conclude by listing some possible side effects of the therapy. We also list some medical conditions for which laser therapy is contraindicated, or for which it should be considered only after seeking and receiving medical advice.

What Is Laser Therapy?

Laser treatment involves the application of high intensity red and infrared light to injured body tissue. The light used is highly focused and tuned to specific wavelengths. These highly focused, powerful beams are then used to accelerate healing of soft tissues that have been damaged by either acute or chronic conditions.

The purposes for which laser therapy may be taken include musculoskeletal injuries, degenerative and/or chronic medical problems and even wound healing.  Laser treatment can sometimes be taken for pain relief. Below, we list specific conditions that may be treated using this therapy.

The laser applicator is equipped with luminous diodes that emit a high intensity monochromatic light signal. Because of the high intensity of the light beam used in laser therapy, the therapist will normally use protective eyewear while administering the therapy. This will be done  in order to avoid damage to his or her eyes.

The applicator is usually held directly against the patient&#;s skin. This allows as many as possible of the high energy photons emitted to reach the injured tissue.

One of the key advantages of laser therapy lies in the opportunity it allows surgeons to focus precisely on tiny areas of the body. The result is less damage to adjacent tissue.

However, this precision must be weighed against the higher expense of laser therapy compared to alternative treatments.

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Types Of Laser Therapy

&#;Laser therapy&#; is actually an umbrella term that encompasses many specific types of lasers that are used to treat different conditions. To take just a few examples:

  • Low level laser therapy (LLLT) &#; also called cold laser therapy &#;  is used for minor surgeries and the advancement of tissue regeneration. The effectiveness of low level laser therapy in some situations such as (combating nicotine addiction) is still being investigated;
  • Carbon dioxide lasers are used to make shallow skin cuts when treating superficial conditions such as skin cancer;
  • Argon lasers also make shallow cuts and can be used to activate photosensitizing (light-activated) drugs during photodynamic therapy. This type of cancer treatment combines light with chemotherapy to kill more cancer cells;
  • Nd:YAG lasers can travel along optical fibres. They are used in laser-induced interstitial thermotherapy, a type of cancer treatment.

How Laser Therapy Works

Although the body is capable of repairing its own damaged cells, this is a high energy process. Cell repair can proceed only as quickly as energy is supplied to support the healing process. In addition to the damage of the injury itself, the injured tissue may also be producing pain & inflammation. If so, much of the energy available to the cells is taken up dealing with these and other by-products of the injury.

(As a side note, high power lasers used in industry carry enough energy to be used for cutting extremely tough substances like diamonds or steel.)

Laser light signals carry high levels of energy and this energy helps the cells perform their repair function much more quickly than would otherwise be possible.

Which Conditions Can Be Treated Using Laser Therapy?

The list of conditions to which laser therapy may be applied is quite extensive. We list some of these below:

  • Destroying precancerous growths or tumors;
  • Removing kidney stones;
  • Repairing a detached (eye) retina;
  • Improving vision by treating myopia (LASIK eye surgery);
  • Reduce hair loss due to conditions such as alopecia;
  • Treatment of overuse injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome or tennis elbow.

In addition to these conditions (and as mentioned above) laser treatment may also help to reduce the pain of medical conditions such as back injuries. Further, laser therapy is used cosmetically to remove warts, moles, birthmarks, and sun spots. It can, also, be effective in removing hair, lessening the appearance of wrinkles, blemishes or scars and to remove tattoos.

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Please bear in mind that this list is by no means intended to be exhaustive. You may be wondering whether your specific condition is treatable by laser therapy. If so, we suggest consulting with your doctor.

Please note also that in treating many of the conditions listed above, laser therapy will be utilized alongside many other types of treatment. In treating cancers, for example, it will be used alongside more traditional treatments like surgery, chemotherapy and radiation.

Risks of Laser Therapy

Although this therapy has undoubted benefits in many areas, it is not without risks. Patients may experience scarring, changes in skin tone and even bleeding, pain and infections after a course of laser treatment.

Further, patients should be told that the intended effects of treatment may not be permanent. Therefore, repeated sessions may be necessary.

In addition, if the therapy is performed while the patient is under general anaesthesia, there are additional and more serious risks, such as:

  • Cardiac arrest or a heart attack (myocardial infarction);
  • Stroke;
  • Pneumonia and
  • Confusion after waking up from the operation.

For these reasons, we emphasize the importance of consulting with your doctor before undergoing laser treatment for any reason.

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