Laser therapy is becoming an increasingly popular technique for pain management. It a non-invasive therapy that uses intense light beams of specific wavelengths to help reduce pain related to your injury. Laser satisfaction rate is an astounding 89%. LASER stands for ‘Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. When the lights of specific wavelengths are targeted to a particular area of the body, physiological changes take place in the cells. This process is known as Photobiomodulation.  

Health problems in which Laser therapy help:

•    Headaches including a Migraine
•    Sinus Problems, Ear Infections
•    Musculoskeletal conditions, including Back Pain,  Neck Pain, Knee Pain, Shoulder Problems, Hip Pain
•    Repetitive Stress Injuries such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Osgood-Schlatter, Shin Splints and TMJ
•    Sports and Work Injuries including Sprains, Tendonitis, Rotator Cuff Injuries, Ligament and Tendon Tears, Tennis/Golfer’s Elbow, and Frozen Shoulder
•    Foot Problems such as Plantar Fasciitis and Heel Spurs

Most patients feel nothing but some patients will feel a sense of warmth or even some tingling. This is totally normal and will not affect you except to help reduce your pain and inflammation. Get more information about laser therapy for pain visit us @ Spinewise.ca