Then I discovered Laser therapy! I agreed to my laser therapy only because it was offered to me free, for helping someone with their marketing, and even then I did so with much skepticism. To put it mildly I thought it was a bunch of bovine feculence (BS)!
Much to my amazement after only 5 or 6 treatments I was much better! I could actually start doing light exercises and gain some additional movement in my arms. Then I committed to adding a few sessions of physical therapy( www.galenasport.com/ is where I went) to my treatments and boom - I got better fast. Below I have posted before and after photos - only to show the improvement over a year. Please know - I was diligent and did the work, however, I would not have gotten there without the lasers.
Lasers and LED's produce intense beams of light at specific wavelengths. When the right wavelength at the right intensity is used at the correct anatomical location for the right amount of time you can stimulate repair, resolve inflammation and reduce pain. I know there are a lot of rights in there. That is why it is so important to use a therapist that is dedicated to the use of lasers, not an office that is trying it to see how much they can make with one. We back our services with a get 4 free offer. If after 4 treatments your pain of condition is not better then we will give you 4 more for free! We are committed to getting you better and willing to invest our resources to do so if you have a difficult case.
One of the primary mechanisms is the effect of light on cytochrome c oxidase and the consequently the unbinding of nitric oxide and release of ATP leading to improved cellular function. For anti-inflammatory effects we have found a measurable reduction in PGE2, TNF Alpha and IL-6 in the synovia surrounding damaged tendons and for analgesia high intensity lasers over nerve supply can inhibit fast axonal flow. Inflammation is at the root of most chronic diseases, so when we reduce that we can reduce symptoms and sometime eliminate the cause all together.
In addition, high intensity single point lasers can release trigger points and treat acupuncture points instead of needles.
Once you understand these mechanisms and their subsequent physiological effects PBM becomes a powerful tool.
Call us today if you have any questions about treatments and how they may help your condition.