Cold Laser Therapy

Cold laser therapy, also called Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT), is a modality that uses specific wavelengths of light to interact with tissue. It is thought to help speed up the healing process. Cold laser treatment can be used on patients suffering from various acute and chronic conditions to help reduce pain and inflammation and increase function.

At Orr Chiropractic, we offer this modality as both a stand-alone therapy and as an adjunct to your chiropractic adjustments. It’s a way to help Mother Nature speed up the healing process and improve recovery time.

How Cold Lasers Work

A small handheld device is used during each session. Various wavelengths and outputs of low-level light are applied directly to a targeted area, such as the knee or low back. The body tissue then absorbs the light, and the red and near-infrared light produces a reaction. The damaged cells respond with a physiological reaction that promotes regeneration.

Conditions for Which We Recommend Our Laser

Arthritis
Back pain
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Disc herniations or bulges
Fibromyalgia
Knee pain
Neck discomfort
Sports injuries
Tendonitis

An Alternative to Drugs and Surgery

One of the reasons why cold laser therapy is gaining in popularity is it can provide lasting pain relief, which can help people get off their pain medication. This treatment may also help patients avoid surgery. And compared to surgery, getting this modality is much more cost-effective.