Patient FAQ's

When the photons of laser light penetrate the skin and underlying tissue, they are absorbed by the cells and converted into energy. This energy is key to helping the cells to become normal and healthy. As the cell membrane permeability is altered, a cascade of cellular events is triggered including:

• Stimulation of ATP
• Stimulation of respiratory chain
• Increased DNA and RNA synthesis
• Enhanced collagen synthesis
• Increased levels of beta-endorphins and serotonin

A laser therapy treatment does not require the use of drugs or surgery, and there are no dangerous side effects or risks. Unlike many therapy products that only treat the symptoms and mask the pain temporarily, the therapy laser is able to treat the cause of the pain and injury, helping the body to heal itself.In addition, Laser therapy provides enhanced treatment outcomes faster than any other treatment modality. 

Each laser therapy treatment will:

• Decrease inflammation
• Decreased muscle tightness and soreness
• Decrease pain
• Increase range of motion and movement
• Increase faster recovery and healing

Treatments are performed by positioning the laser handpiece either directly on the skin or approximately ½” above the skin and surrounding the area of injury and pain with the laser treatment beam.  Various areas may be treated including:

• Directly over the site of injury or lesion
• Acupuncture points
• Trigger points or tender points
• Nerve roots or superficial nerve trucks