Advanced Laser Therapy for Pain Relief and Healing at
Alliance Chiropractic and Wellness
What is Laser Therapy for?
Laser (Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation) therapy, also known as cold laser therapy, is a non-invasive treatment modality that uses light energy to accelerate tissue healing and reduce pain in the body. It works by injecting billions of photons of laser light deep into tissue structures; this energy is absorbed, converted to chemical energy, and used to stimulate cell regeneration and promote healing.
How Does Laser Therapy Work?
Therapeutic or cold laser light increases microcirculation in the body, leading to better oxygen and nutrition delivery to tissues. This process accelerates tissue repair and provides pain relief for various medical conditions. At Alliance Chiropractic, Dr. Morphet uses TheraLase®, a high-quality laser therapy product licensed in Canada.
The Benefits of Laser Therapy for Pain Relief and Healing
Laser therapy offers several advantages, including:
- Accelerated tissue repair
- Reduced inflammation
- Pain relief
- Improved blood flow and oxygen delivery
- Enhanced immune response
- Faster recovery time
Laser Therapy at Alliance Chiropractic
Laser therapy is a treatment modality available to patients seeking chiropractic care. Dr. Morphet develops customized treatment plans for each patient. Because laser therapy works by accelerating tissue repair rather than simply affecting symptoms such as pain, the benefits of laser therapy are cumulative over a series of treatments.
Commonly Treated Conditions for Laser Therapy
- Achilles tendonitis
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries
- Back pain
- Bursitis
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Golfer's elbow (medial epicondylitis)
- Heel pain (spurs, plantar fasciitis)
- Jumper's knee (patellar tendinitis)
- Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) injuries
- Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) injuries
- Muscle tension
- Neck pain
- Osteoarthritis
- Patello-femoral syndrome
- Pinched nerve (radiculopathy)
- Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) injuries
- Piriformis syndrome
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Rotator cuff injuries
- Runner's knee (iliotibial band syndrome (ITB))
- Sciatica
- Strains/sprains
- TMJ (temporomandibular joint) pain
- Tendonitis
- Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis)
FAQs: Common Questions about Laser Therapy
Cold laser therapy, also known as low-level laser therapy (LLLT), uses low-intensity light energy to stimulate healing and reduce pain. Hot laser therapy uses high-intensity light energy to cut or destroy tissue, and is often used in surgical procedures.
Laser therapy is a safe alternative for patients experiencing pregnancy-related discomfort such as back pain, sciatica, and joint pain. As a drug-free and non-invasive solution, laser therapy supports the body’s natural healing processes without the use of medication or invasive procedures. At Alliance Chiropractic and Wellness Clinic, our experienced practitioners prioritize the safety of both mother and baby, ensuring that laser therapy is administered effectively and with the utmost care for pregnant patients.
The duration of a laser treatment session depends on the specific condition being treated, but it typically lasts anywhere from a few minutes to half an hour.
