At Elite Chiropractic we use 30 Watt Class IV Laser Therapy to treat many inflammatory conditions. The Diowave laser penetrates up to 3 inches below the surface of the skin reducing pain and inflammation. It also increases vascular circulation, cellular mitochondrial energy and stem cell production to greatly speed up the healing process. Laser Therapy is a highly effective alternative treatment for cortisone injection and many times even surgery for a wide range of problems.
How Does Laser Therapy Work?
Anti-Inflammation
Laser light reduces swelling, edema and bruising by activating the lymphatic drainage system and promoting vasodilation. As a result, there is a reduction in swelling caused by bruising or inflammation and less pressure on pain receptors in soft tissues including muscles, ligaments, tendons, etc.
Anti-Pain (Analgesic)
Laser light facilitates better transmission of nerve impulses through the stimulation of neurotransmitter cells, reducing and eliminating pain through more effective function of tissue surrounding peripheral nerves and by temporarily suppressing pain receptors.
Improved Vascular Activity
Laser light will significantly increase blood flow to injured tissue as well as the formation of new capillary growth. This is especially helpful with injuries and diabetics.
Accelerated Tissue Repair and Cell Growth
Photons of light from lasers penetrate deeply into tissue and accelerate cellular reproduction and tissue regeneration and growth. Laser light also activates stem cells in the treatment area. This leads to faster wound healing, increased collagen production and minimal scar tissue. This is very important for tendons, ligaments and spinal discs.
How Many Treatments Are Needed?
The Diowave Laser Therapy ™ produces results quickly. For most ACUTE conditions, 5-6 treatments are needed. CHRONIC conditions take longer and might require 6-12 treatments. While these are the averages, each person is unique and healing time varies by person and condition. For those with lifelong conditions, your doctor may recommend 1 or 2 follow-up treatments each month. Treatments will typically last 5-10 minutes.
- Indications for Laser Therapy
- Neuropathy
- Herniated bulged discs
- Sports injuries
- Sprains/Strain
- Plantar fasciitis
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Fibromyalgia
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Arthritis
- Tendonitis
- Tennis Elbow
- Achilles Tendonitis
- Headaches
- Arthritis
- Bursitis
- AND MANY MORE