Class 3 Cold Laser Therapy

What is it?

Cold laser therapy is done with a class 3 laser. This class of laser does not heat tissue which can cause damage. Class 3 or “cold Laser” is light therapy also defined as “photobiomodulation” It is composed of packets of light called Photons. The class 3 laser is a ‘Super Pulsing’ laser that delivers light into tissue at many different wavelengths; from superficial/skin to deep tissue penetration for muscles and joints. This pulsing causes a “Cascade Effect” allowing the light to penetrate better and without risks associated with thermally heating tissues.

How does it work?

Cells that are damaged or injured cannot participate in the healing process but, after photons (light therapy) are absorbed the cell is able through a biological process to transform the light into biochemical energy to help the cell function properly. All very technical, but basically, laser therapy works on the cellular level to aid in healing. Healthy cells make healthy tissue which makes healthy systems and the body thrives. The body’s natural inclination is to heal itself. In other words, Laser therapy gives the cells a “jump start” to healing.

What does it treat?

Laser therapy is being used to treat everything from acute injury to chronic issues and pain management.

1. Laser helps to generate ATP (adenosine triphosphate) which simply put; provides the cell with energy to accelerate and enhance healing. This speeds healing for acute injuries or surgical incisions.
2. Laser increases Nitric oxide which vasodilators and promotes pain relief. This allows more oxygen and nutrients to the site of injury or disease and inhibits the release of histamines and other inflammatory mediators. So, through this process the tissue gets the fuel it needs to heal while blocking the inflammation response.
3. Laser increases the cell’s ability to run the sodium-potassium pump which regulates pain response; thereby removing the pain signal at its source. The sodium-potassium pump is the part of the cell responsible for nerve conduction and pain response. Using laser, pain can be reduced or completely eliminated. This application is used for chronic or acute pain issues. Therefore, laser is an excellent treatment for trigger points, muscle strain, arthritis, old or new injury to joints, and any other long-term pain issues.

Laser simply initiates the natural healing process. It stimulates the cells while supporting the tissue to heal. Laser decreases pain, helps to heal infection, allows relaxation and helps the body return to optimal function.