Pain Treatment With Low-Level Laser Therapy

By Kathi Fentress, CLT, CHT

People experiencing injuries, pain, and diseases are always interested in new technology and new therapies, which may be helpful. One that may be able to help patients with pain is called low level laser therapy.

Low level laser therapy (LLLT) is the application of low intensity light at specific wavelengths to human tissues to achieve beneficial effects. The wavelengths and intensities (typically less than one watt) are FDA-approved and are used to promote the healing of injuries and reduce pain.

Benefits of LLLT?

Typically LLLT can help reduce injury healing time by 30-40%. Surprisingly, the injured tissues are stronger than if they had not received LLLT treatment. Generally, LLLT is used for pain relief, injury repair, nerve regeneration, immune system enhancement, lymph system activation, skin rejuvenation and cellular detoxification.

The therapy can be beneficial in the treatment of many conditions including the following

Acne

Arthritis

Burns

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Diabetes

Fibromyalgia

Golfers/Tennis Elbow

Herpes Simplex

Leg Pain (Ankle, Foot, Knee, Thigh)

Lower Back Pain

Migraine Headaches

Myofascial Pain

Pain Relief (Joints, Muscles, Nerves)

Post-Operative Pain

Post-Operative Wounds

Pressure Sores

Repetitive Stress Injuries

Rotator Cuff Injury

Soft Tissue Injuries

Sprains and Strains

Swelling

Tendonitis

TMJ

Trauma

Whiplash

Wound Healing

How does it work?

There are a number of LLLT devices on the market. The Q1000 resonating laser enhances production of mitochondrial adenosine triphosphate, (ATP), the source of cellular energy, key enzymes and lymph system performance, promoting cellular detoxification and rejuvenation. NASA research has documented the beneficial effects of low-energy photon irradiation by light in the far-red to near-infrared spectral range. The use of devices like the Q1000 enables the administering health professional to combine the healing effects of incoherent LED light with the penetrative abilities of coherent laser light.

Can LLLT be combined with other treatments?

Several types of treatments can enhance the effects of LLLT. One of the most notable ancillary treatments is the far infrared ozone sauna. This works like sunlight, using the wavelengths of visible and non-visible light to heat the body naturally. Combining your LLLT injury or pain treatment with the enhancing effects of a far infrared ozone sauna you can obtain optimum results.