Low Intensity Laser Therapy
The Power of Light to Heal
Light in its various forms has been used for healing from the time of the ancient Egyptian and Greek civilizations. Recent advances in engineering of laser technology has provided dramatic benefits and treatment of many complex medical conditions.
The laser light source is placed in contact with the skin allowing photons (billions of packets of light energy) to penetrate the tissue and be absorbed into the cells. Damaged cells are photo sensitive. There are three types of light that are used in treatment which initiate the healing response to improve cell function and regeneration.
The Advantages of Low Intensity Laser Therapy
· Non-invasive
· Non-toxic
· Easily applied
· No known side effects
What is activated by the laser light energy for healing?
Many natural chemicals increase in production with laser therapy to improve cell function and promote healing such as:
DNA synthesis •the protein building block essential to the process of cell regeneration
Collagen production • this increases tensile strength of muscles, tendons and ligaments
ATP (adenosine triphosphate) •the fuel required by the cell for proper cell metabolism
Endorphins •morphine like substance produced by the body to reduce the sensation of pain
Cortisol • enables the body to combat the stress associated with trauma or the disease process
