Laser Therapy for Pain

Laser Therapy treatment is a non-invasive therapy that makes use of intense beams of light of specific wavelengths to help reduce pain related to your injury. LASER stands for ‘Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation.

When the lights of specific wavelengths are targeted to a particular area of body, physiological changes take place in the cells. This process is known as photobiomodulation. In contrast to surgical lasers, the therapeutic lasers gently pass through your skin without breaking the skin or causing discomfort.  Laser therapy is considered by many professionals and patients to be a very effective tool in improving injury condition.

Laser Therapy is a non-invasive form of therapy.  Used for many years, it is non-toxic and your therapist can easily apply it to the injured area without added pressure or pain.  Depending on your physiotherapy program and the extent of the injury, the benefits of Laser Therapy are widely accepted and are considered highly effective with no known side effects. 

Laser Therapy aids in cell reproduction and inflammation reduction, thus providing the right environment for your body to heal itself.  In most cases, the body’s natural healing processes are enhanced and the beneficial physiological changes are the result of tissue regeneration and cellular stimulation. Many other positive activities are modulated as well.

What Are the side effects associated with Laser Therapy? 

 Health care professionals, medical practitioners and pain clinics across Canada have been using Laser Therapy for the past 20 years. Research has shown a miniscule chances of side effects.

Can a combination of Laser Therapy and other treatment be done together?

Yes, Laser Therapy can be used together with many other types of therapy such as physiotherapy, acupuncture, and massage therapy, among others.

How many treatments should I undergo?

The number of treatments varies and totally depends on what problem the patient is facing.  If there is an acute condition, at least one to six treatments may be required to help in reducing pain. If it is a chronic problem, you may require ten to fifteen treatments.

How soon can I  expect results?

You may notice positive results after the very first Laser Therapy session.  Typically, pain is greatly reduced after the third or the fourth session.