Red Light Therapy

Light in its various forms has been used for healing from the time of the ancient Egyptian and Greek civilizations. Therapy using LASER, an acronym for “light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation,” is based on the beneficial use of light for healing. The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) approved the use of Low-Level Laser Therapy in 2002. Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) “cold laser” uses near-infrared light to enhance the body’s natural healing processes. Recent advances in laser therapy have dramatically improved the results of this therapy.

What is Red Light Therapy?

Red light therapy or LLLT involves the application of red or infrared light to the specific area of injury. It can produce results where other treatments fail.   The light penetrates the skin surface to the underlying tissues, and triggers normal cellular activities and functions. Application of specific red light actually stimulates tissue cellular regeneration of ATP the in the mitochondria. ATP is energy the tissue needs to start the healing process. ATP is a jump start into the repairing process by providing fuel for the cell to work quickly in repairing damaged tissues, that will result in a faster healing time.It is the only therapy that actually jump-starts the cellular repair process. There is no heat emitted by the device and this is important for acute injuries where the tissues are swollen and inflamed. Heat will increase inflammation of the injured tissue. The device is applied directly to the affected area. No medications are used, thus, eliminates the risk to have medication side effects.

What are the benefits of Low-Level Laser Therapy?

Research points to several unique benefits from Low-Level Laser Therapy treatments. These include:

• Increases cell metabolism.
• Improves localized blood circulation.
• Relieves acute and chronic pain.
• Helps in Sciatica Treatment
• Reduces localized inflammation, edema.
• Stimulates wound healing and tissue repair.
• Stimulates the immune system.
• Stimulates nerve function.
• Develops collagen and muscle tissue.

What conditions benefit from Low-Level Laser Therapy?

Research shows Low-Level Laser Therapy application has positive results for many common conditions, including:

• Arthritis/Rheumatism – both used as description for inflammatory disorder of joints
• Migraine Headaches – type of headache with sensitivity to light, smells, or sounds
• Lower Back Pain – pain that starts below the rib cage in the lumbar region
• Sciatica – pain starting in the lower back to the buttocks and down towards the leg
• Tendonitis – inflammation of a tendon from overuse, infection, or arthritis
• Sprains and Strains – a sprain is a twist of a ligament (ie, ankle)
• Strains – a strain is the stretch or tear of a muscle (ie. hamstrings)
• Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSI)
• Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Syndrome -Pain and tenderness caused by abnormal movements of the TMJ.
• Wound Healing
• Burns
• Pressure Sores
• Post-operative Pain
• Soft Tissue Injuries
• Soft Tissue Swelling
• Fibromyalgia – Chronic pain pattern that is reproduced by pressure on tender points
• Tennis and Golfer’s Elbow – Medial elbow and arm pain due to overuse or repetitive motions of the elbow generations swelling of tendons.
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – compression where the median nerve passes between the wrist’s carpal canal and transverse ligament.
• Post-operative Wounds
• Non-healing Wounds
• Ulcers
• Neuropathy