Are You Qualified for Cold Laser Therapy in Vacaville CA?

Cold laser therapy in Vacaville CA is a low-intensity laser therapy that promotes healing using low levels of light.

The reason why this therapy is called "cold" laser is because it only uses low levels of lights that won't cause heat to your body's tissue. There are other forms of laser therapy but this one has the lowest level of light.

Cold laser is also known for other names, such as:

• Photobiomodulation
• Soft laser biostimulation
• Low-level laser therapy (LLLT)
• Low-power laser therapy (LPLT)

How does cold laser therapy work in Vacaville CA?

This procedure applies different wavelengths and low-level light outputs directly to the targeted area. The light is then absorbed by the body tissue. Both the red and near-infrared light causes a reaction and will cause the damaged cells to respond with a physiological reaction that promotes healing.

Wavelengths that range between 600 and 700 nanometers can treat superficial tissue. Deeper penetrations will require wavelengths between 780 and 950 nm.

You will feel the laser device touching your skin but there's no need to worry because the entire procedure is noninvasive and painless. It doesn't emit any sound and you won't feel vibration or heat. The treatment only takes a few minutes, so you don't have to wait for long.

Uses of cold laser therapy

Doctors, dentists, physical therapists, and other medical professionals incorporate cold laser therapy into their practice in so many ways. The main uses for this therapy are tissue repair and relief from pain and inflammation.

Minor injuries and sprains - Sports medicine and physical therapy practices sometimes use cold laser therapy to treat minor injuries and sprains, such as:

• Bursitis
• Tendonitis
• Knee pain
• Ligament sprains
• Muscle strains
• Neck pain
• Tennis elbow
• Lower back pain
• Pain associated with muscle spasms

It can even help reduce swelling and promote healing of joints and soft tissue.

Inflammation - Dentists use cold laser to treat inflamed tissues in the mouth and heal any ulcerations. As for doctors, they use it to treat inflammation caused by rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and other chronic autoimmune diseases.

Aches and Pains - Cold laser therapy is also used in pain clinics to help people suffering from acute or chronic pain due to conditions like fibromyalgia and carpal tunnel syndrome.

Skin Rejuvenation - Cold laser therapy can help encourage skin rejuvenation. It is used by dermatologists to treat several skin problems, such as:

• Burns
• Psoriasis
• Vitiligo
• Acne and acne scars
• Dermatitis and rashes
• Edema, or swelling of the skin.

Wound Healing - Wounds that are difficult to heal can also be used with cold laser therapy.

Acupuncture - People who are uncomfortable with needles are recommended by acupuncturists to undergo cold laser therapy. The low-level laser beams can stimulate acupoints the same way as needles do minus the piercing.

Future Uses - There are unlimited potential for new applications of cold laser therapy. Researchers continue to study it in hopes of treating various ailments and conditions, including:

• Alzheimer's disease
• Parkinson's disease
• Spinal cord injury
• Traumatic brain injury (TBI)

Is cold laser therapy for you?

Cold laser therapy is highly recognized in traditional medical practice and is increasingly used as a complementary or alternative therapy. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved its usage in several conditions.

It is considered safe when performed under the care of a doctor or qualified practitioner. The best thing about it is that it's noninvasive and painless. No medication or other preparation is required to use it as well.

The only drawback for this therapy is time because even though a session only takes a few minutes, it may take as long as a month to experience its effectiveness.

If you are interested to know more about cold laser therapy or you want to try it yourself, we offer it here at Absolute Integrative Physical Medicine in Vacaville, CA. Just give us a call by dialing (707) 474-5688 so that we can set you up with an appointment right away.