At Rebalance Physical Therapy, we specialize in cold laser therapy in Philadelphia and Main Line, PA. Laser therapy is a treatment that utilizes low-level light energy emitted by a cold laser. If you’re looking for a non-invasive treatment to accelerate the healing process and achieve significant relief for various conditions, such as injured tissues, neck pain, sports injuries, or eliminating scar tissues, laser therapy can help you. Contact us today at 267-282-1301 to schedule your initial consultation or book an appointment in one of our clinics!
What Conditions Can Cold Laser Therapy Treat?
Cold Laser Therapy is a non-intrusive treatment that can be used to treat chronic and acute pain and stimulate tissue healing. Low-level laser light waves are used to penetrate deeply into the skin, optimizing the immune responses of our blood, which has anti-inflammatory effects and helps treat conditions that include:
- Acute and chronic pain
- Ligament sprains
- Muscle strain
- Soft tissue injuries
- Tendonitis
- Joint pain relief
- Arthritis pain
- Tennis elbow
- Back pain
- Bursitis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Fibromyalgia
- Pelvic and vaginal pain
- Inflamed skin conditions
- Wounds and burns
- Non-healing ulcers
Cold Laser is typically not used on its own. It’s used in conjunction with other therapies, such as trigger point release, myofascial release and/or visceral mobilization.
How does Low-Level Laser Therapy Work?
With Cold Laser Therapy, light penetrates down to the cell and is absorbed in the mitochondria of the cells, changes the PH from acidic to alkaline, and starts dividing the cells. It increases ATP production (fuel for the cells) and the production of nitric oxide, which expands the blood vessels. There is also an increased anti-inflammatory response.
At Rebalance, we use ML830 microlight Class IIIb laser. This:
- Does not produce heat or electricity
- FDA approved in 2002
- 830 nm: deepest penetration but least absorption of light
- 90 MW of power
- Patented
- Penetrates about 2.5 inches
What are the Benefits of Laser Therapy?
Cold Laser Therapy offers many benefits, including:
- Relief from acute and chronic pains
- Increased speed, quality, and tensile strength of tissue repair
- Reduced fibrous tissue formation
- Increased blood supply
- Stimulation of the immune system and nerve function
- Development of collagen and muscle tissue
- Generation of new and healthy cells and tissue
- Reduced inflammation
- Faster wound healing and clot formation
Whether you’re dealing with acute or chronic injuries, arthritis, back and neck pain, or post-surgical pain and swelling, our laser therapy treatments in Philadelphia and Main Line, PA, help you accelerate healing.
