Looking for cold laser treatment near me in Toronto?
Cold laser treatment, or sometimes called LLLT or low-level laser therapy is a non-invasive procedure that uses low-level lasers to stimulate the body’s healing mechanism. It works by emitting a laser light that goes deep into the skin, interacts with tissues, and stimulates the body’s metabolic functions.
This photochemical reaction has beneficial effects, which include the following:
- pain relief
- inflammation reduction
- increased blood flow
- tissue repair and rehabilitation
- superficial wound healing
If you have any questions and would like to know more about how we use cold laser treatment in our Toronto clinic,
please call 416-479-8311 or simply book your appointment below:
What is Cold Laser Treatment?
Contrary to what its name implies, cold laser treatment is not actually cold. In fact, the person receiving the treatment may feel a little warmth at the treated area. But it is so-called cold laser because as compared with other types of laser procedures (such as hair removal), it makes use of light energy whose wavelength maintains low thermal temperatures.
As a result, cold laser treatment does not result to skin damages or burns.
Studies Published on Cold Laser Treatment
Tissue healing and pain relief are the main reasons why patients seek treatment using cold laser treatment. However, there are a number of studies suggesting that this procedure has the ability to rehabilitate patients who suffered from stroke and traumatic brain disorders. One study that supports this claim was published in 2010 by Hashmi JT and his peers. The study suggests that low-level laser therapy has a high benefit-to-risk ratio in its role in neurorehabiliation.
Another study suggests that cold laser treatment is also effective in treating superficial wounds. In their study published in 2004, Hopkins JT and his team said that LLLT treatment facilitates wound contraction, thereby promoting faster healing.
Last, there are studies that prove that cold laser therapy increases blood flow. For instance, in a study published in 2012 by Larkin KA and his peers, low-level laser therapy was found to be effective in increasing the blood flow in the limb’s soft tissues.
A Natural Form of Treatment
Due to its non-invasive nature, cold laser therapy is the ideal procedure for people who prefer a natural way of treating pain. Unlike if you undergo a surgical procedure, there is no prolonged recovery time to worry about. In fact, you can feel better just minutes after the therapy is done.
Aside from that if you are suffering from arthritis and torn tendons and don’t want to take any form of medication, cold laser therapy is a great alternative. Cold laser therapy also is generally safe and does not have any serious side effects. It can make people feel sore, but this is just a normal reaction. After the treatment is finished, the pain will go away.
A Typical Session
A typical session for cold laser treatment in Toronto is that first, the target area is cleaned and sanitized. If has to be free from dirt particles and other materials such as lotion. Then, the chiropractor places the device on the skin and presses it. There is a beep from time to time, and this indicates how much energy is being delivered. The chiropractor then slowly moves the probe to the surrounding areas to cover a larger spot to make sure that everything is treated.
Cold Laser Treatment Toronto
Cold laser treatment Toronto, is available as a complement to chiropractic care at Core Wellness Centre.
If you have any questions and would like to know more about how we use cold laser treatment in our Toronto chiropractor clinic, please call 416-479-8311 or simply book your appointment below:
