Cold laser therapy, also known as low level laser therapy, is a treatment that utilizes specific wavelengths of light to interact with tissue and is known to accelerate the healing process of a variety of clinical conditions. By definition, this type of therapy uses radiation intensities that induce minimal temperature elevation (not more than 0.1 to 0.5 degrees Celsius), if any. Low-energy lasers have been promoted as an effective way to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and speed healing.
Dr. White's cold laser unit has a special "TARGET" technology (Treatment Area Recognition and Guidance Enhanced Therapy). This indicates the specific location of inflammation so that treatment can literally be targeted to the areas that need the most care.
Cold laser therapy is widely used for treatment of:
- Acute and chronic pain
- Ligament sprains
- Muscle strain
- Soft tissue injuries
- Tendonitis
- Plantar fasciitis
- Arthritis
- Tennis elbow
- Back pain
- Bursitis
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Fibromyalgia
- Wound healing
Cold lasers are handheld devices used by the doctor and are typically the size of a flashlight. The laser is placed directly over the injured area for 30 seconds to several minutes, depending on the size of the area being treated and the dose provided by the cold laser unit. The treatment itself is completely pain-free.
Cold laser therapy is one option among a variety of non-invasive treatment approaches that can potentially alleviate pain symptoms without the use of surgery or drugs.