Alternative Pain Management
Low Level Laser Therapy
Low Level Laser Therapy, also called cold laser therapy, uses low-power light energy to support cell function, healing, and pain reduction.
What to expect
Ask about cold laser therapy for pain and inflammation.
Understand the therapy before deciding.
Each service page is organized around the questions you may bring into a consultation: what the therapy is, what it may support, what concerns it is commonly discussed for, and which cautions we should review first.
Overview
Cold Laser Therapy applies low-power laser energy to the surface of the body. Unlike high-power lasers used to cut or destroy tissue, cold lasers are used to stimulate cell function and support the body’s repair process. The treatment is non-invasive and painless, with the goal of promoting tissue repair, decreasing inflammation, improving blood flow and oxygen use, and reducing pain.
Potential benefits
Can support improved cell activity, increased energy production, blood flow, oxygen utilization, tissue repair, reduced inflammation, pain relief, and healing.
Common uses
We can talk through cold laser therapy for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, neck pain, back pain, tendinitis, joint pain, wound healing, rotator cuff injury, carpal tunnel syndrome, heel spurs, plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, knee injury, and other painful conditions.
Safety, side effects, and preparation
These notes are not a substitute for medical advice, but they can help you know what to tell us before treatment. Health history, medications, implanted devices, and aftercare needs can all matter.
Important cautions
Avoid tattooed skin because pigment may interact with the laser. Treatment should not be applied over skin cancer or the thyroid gland. If you are pregnant or have a bleeding disorder, tell us before treatment. The brochure notes that laser therapy is not contraindicated for pacemakers, implants, screws, or other implanted devices because it does not heat or vibrate metal.
Possible side effects
Possible bleeding, pain, skin irritation, itching at the treatment site, eye injury from misdirected light, or burns from excessively intense light.
Preparation and aftercare
Tell us about pregnancy, bleeding disorders, tattooed skin, thyroid concerns, skin cancer history, and eye safety before treatment.