Cold Laser Therapy also called Low-Level Laser Therapy utilizes photobiomodulation to power up damaged nerves and muscles. The term laser is an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. Deep tissue laser therapy stimulates and accelerates healing and tissue regeneration, reduces inflammation, and restores normal cellular function. Laser therapy is beneficial for treating the pain and inflammation associated with the following conditions: Neck pain, shoulder pain, low back pain, migraine headaches, tension headaches, plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow.
Laser decreases nerve sensitivity by decreasing bradykinin, a pain eliciting chemical. It normalizes ion channels along the cell wall and releases endorphins the body's natural pain reliever, and enkephalins that produce an analgesic effect. So tired and sore muscles in the back can get the relief they need by decreasing pain. Now when you combine LLLT with a chiropractic adjustment there will be more complete healing taking place. There will be less tension on the nerve by adjusting the spine then by applying Cold Laser you can allow the body to normalize faster in the resting state. Laser for back pain has been used since the '60s especially in Europe. Most athletes use some form of Laser for its pain reduction and healing properties.
When there is a whiplash trauma ligaments get stretched in the upper back and cervical spine. There is increased tension on the nerves that are whipped back and forth during the accident. Laser Therapy to the neck is an effective way to mitigate pain by decreasing the sensitivity of the affected tissue. Much like photosynthesis uses light to produce energy for plants, laser can help produce energy for damaged body parts.
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Cold Laser is also helpful in treating headaches and migraines. You can watch this video where Dr.McKay reviews acupuncture points that have been shown to respond favorably to treatment. In some migraine headache cases, the headaches are eliminated completely using a low-level laser.
Plantar fasciitis is a painful condition that finds the fascia to be irritated by adhesions that form in the fascial plane. The fascia is a nerve dense tissue that covers muscles and allows muscles to glide over each other.
The tissue surrounding the lateral epicondyle becomes inflamed with repetitive strain is placed on the area. In some extreme cases, the bone fragment is avulsed and floats in the joint causing major pain. Core Health Darien uses Cold Laser to help ease the pain associated with tennis elbow.