Cold Laser Therapy | Pennell Family Chiropractic

Promoting Pain Relief and Accelerated Healing

The goal of laser therapy is to deliver light energy units, in the form of photons, to damaged tissue cells. Photons of light, absorbed by the cells through laser therapy, stimulate the cells to accelerate the production of adenosine tri-phosphate.

Adenosine tri-phosphate (ATP) is a protein produced in the body and is considered by biologists to be the energy currency of life. It is the high-energy molecule that stores the energy we need to do just about everything we do. This biochemical increase in cell energy when laser therapy is applied helps transform cells from state of illness to a stable, healthy state.

Benefits of Laser Therapy:

Non-Toxic
Virtually No Contra-Indications
Non-Invasive
Easy to Apply
No Side Effects or Pain
Very Safe
Highly Effective for Patient (more than 90% efficacy)
Superior Alternative to: Analgesics, NSAID’s, Other Medications, Other Modalities
Reduces Need for Surgery

Low level laser therapy, more commonly referred to as LLLT or cold laser therapy employs the same technology as a high output laser used by surgeons. The difference is in the intensity of the laser beam. LLLT does not produce heat, only light, hence the term cold laser.

The MR4™ Super Pulsed Laser used at Pennell Family Chiropractic is manufactured by Multi Radiance Medical, a worldwide leader in the field of cold laser therapy. Their cold laser units are used in over 3,000 hospitals and 10,000 private practices as well in the NFL, NBA and NHL. Unlike most laser units which only penetrate at a depth of 1-2 inches, the MR4 laser penetrates up to 4-5 inches offering superior results. This therapy is covered by most insurance plans.

Therapeutic Cold Laser Biological Effects:

Rapid Cell Growth — Laser light accelerates cellular reproduction and growth.
Faster Wound Healing — Laser light stimulates fibroblast development and accelerates collagen synthesis in damaged tissue.
Increased Metabolic Activity — Higher outputs of specific enzymes, greater oxygen and food particle loads for blood cells and thus greater production of the basic food source for cells, adenosine tri-phosphate (ATP).
Reduced Fibrous Tissue Formation — Laser light reduces the formation of scar tissue following tissue damage from injury or trauma.
Anti-Inflammatory Action — Laser light reduces swelling caused by injury or inflammation of joints to give enhanced joint mobility.
Increased Vascular Activity — Laser light induces temporary vasodilatation increasing blood flow to damaged areas.
Stimulated Nerve Function — Slow recovery of nerve function in damaged tissue can result in “dead” limbs or numb areas. Laser light speeds the process of nerve cell reconnection to bring the numb areas back to life.

Very simply, cold laser therapy will help relieve your pain, reduce inflammation and accelerate the healing process. It will get you well quicker, saving you time and money. Give our Cranberry Township chiropractic office a call or click on the email links below to experience the benefits of cold laser therapy. We look forward to hearing from you!