Let’s face it, our society is one of immediate gratification. If we can get it faster, we are all for it. Despite this being prevalent in our society with consumerism, the human body sadly does not have a “buy now” button. There are plenty of ways we can mask our pain. Medications, ice packs, heating pads, electrical stimulation units, salonpas patches, and Biofreeze rub just to name a few. Unfortunately, there can be harmful side effects associated with those choices. When it comes to musculoskeletal health there are therapies that have been proven highly effective with little to no associated risks. One of those is high-powered lasers.
High-powered lasers were popularized in medicine back in the early 1960s with their early use in ophthalmology. Continued development has brought this effective science into cancer treatment, dentistry, surgery, and of course musculoskeletal care. The premise behind how the laser works is that it stimulates cells to supercharge healing through the production of ATP. ATP is the molecule that helps to drive many crucial cellular processes in the human body. In the case of musculoskeletal care infrared light driven deep into the area of pain, helps to reduce inflammation, repairs damaged cells, and modulates pain. There are a plethora of high-quality research studies that prove the effectiveness of laser therapy for treating certain conditions.
High-powered laser therapy helps with sprains, strains, stress fractures, tendonitis, and post-surgery. All professional sports teams utilize laser treatment along with a variety of other modalities to help their athletes recover faster and help them to continue to perform at a high level. If you are wondering about specific “medical diagnoses” that are helped by laser therapy you can refer to the following list.
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Achilles Tendonitis/Tendionsis
- Patellar (knee) Tendonitis/Tendionsis
- Knee Osteoarthritis
- Ankle Sprains
- Hamstring Strains/Tendonitis
- Hip Bursitis
- Hip Tendonitis/Tendinosis
- Sciatica
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Low Back Degenerative Disease
- Low Back Arthritis
- Chronic Low Back Pain
- Tennis Elbow
- Golfers Elbow
- Neck Pain
- Rotator Cuff Tendonitis/Tendinosis/Tear
- Frozen Shoulder
- TMJ/Jaw Pain
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
If you are dealing with any of these conditions and you are interested in experiencing a laser therapy session, the evaluation and treatment is just $99 and the treatment only takes 10-15 minutes.
To schedule, call/text us at 501-529-2010 or email us at [email protected].
We look forward to serving you,
Dr. B