Cold Laser Therapy – Richardson, TX
Pain Relief Through an Advanced, Non-Invasive Treatment
At Dallas Chiropractor, Dr. Z is focused on relieving pain through proven innovative technology and techniques. If you have chronic pain or are hurting after an injury, cold laser therapy could help you recover from it. This laser technology isn’t science fiction—we can actually use it to facilitate and speed up the healing process. Could you benefit from cold laser therapy for your pain? Contact Dallas Chiropractor and schedule an appointment to get started!
What is Cold Laser Therapy?
Cold laser therapy works by releasing targeted low levels of energizing photons deep into the affected tissue. The intensity of this treatment is so mild that the waves reach well below the skin without heating it up. These energy wavelengths then reactivate cells and cause them to regenerate, which heals and rebuilds the damaged tissue. While multiple treatments may be necessary, one usually takes only about 10 to 15 minutes. Because it is so mild, cold laser therapy may be safely combined with other therapies such as chiropractic adjustments.
Who is a Good Candidate for Cold Laser Therapy?
Cold laser therapy, as a result of its low intensity, is available for most patients who struggle with chronic or acute pain. This alternative to surgery and drugs doesn’t come with negative side effects and can even help those who have thick scar tissue by breaking and loosening the scar tissue up, giving you better range of motion and a more efficient healing process.
The Benefits of Cold Laser Therapy
Fortunately, cold laser therapy can address pain from many kinds of problems, such as repetitive use injuries like carpal tunnel, strains and sprains, sports injuries, shingles, arthritis, and chronic back and knee pain. Also, cold laser therapy offers these benefits:
- Faster healing by starting a reaction that creates new cells.
- Completely safe and comfortable on your skin and tissue.
- Reduced pain by blocking pain receptors.
- Less inflammation, letting your body to move around more easily and heal.
- Non-invasive treatment, potentially eliminating the need for surgery or addictive opioids.
Cold Laser Therapy FAQs
What Does Cold Laser Therapy Feel Like?
Most of our patients report that they have a slightly warm, tingling sensation while we perform the treatment. This is completely normal and nothing to worry about, and more serious side effects practically don’t exist. In other words, it shouldn’t hurt, burn, or feel uncomfortable during or afterward. Although many state that it takes multiple sessions to feel noticeable improvement, you could potentially start to have slightly easier motion and more relief in as little as one treatment.
Should I Apply Ice or a Cold Compress After Cold Laser Treatment?
Even if you experience slight warmth on your skin with our cold laser, do not put ice or a cold compress on you following treatment. Constricting blood vessels has the opposite effect as the laser, which means you’d undo all the good from the session. If you worry about swelling, you may wait at least 30 minutes to an hour afterward and apply a cold compress for a limited time.
Who Should Avoid Cold Laser Therapy?
Cold laser therapy is not recommended for those who are pregnant or for direct eye exposure. In fact, depending on where your treatment will be, we may ask you to put on protective eyewear. If you have cancer, you too will also not be a good candidate for fear of impacting tumors or cancerous cells. Otherwise, you should be eligible for this treatment for various kinds of pain like tendonitis and so much more!
How Can I Make My Cold Laser Therapy More Effective?
Like some other treatments we offer, we have found that cold laser treatment is most effective when it’s combined with other services like chiropractic care. Your individualized plan can focus on your needs and approach healing from several angles. If you have an injury, keep your mind open to cold laser therapy and other ways we can help you overcome pain and live your best life!
How Many Cold Laser Therapy Sessions Do I Need?
Often, the answer to this question will be different from person to person, depending on the severity of the injury, your body’s response to treatment, and your diligence in rehabilitation. If, for instance, you are participating in chiropractic care and cold laser therapy weekly, you may begin feeling better in 10 or fewer sessions. If extensive, the injury could require more than that to recover.