How Effective Is Laser Therapy Coquitlam

By Marissa Velazquez


Lasers are classified by their power output which is Class 3a at 5 milliwatts maximum output, Class 3b at 500 milliwatts maximum output, and Class 4 over 500 milliwatts. Class 3a lasers are mostly red wavelength and only affect one to two millimeters which is about an 1/8th of an inch into the skin. Laser Therapy Coquitlam should be consulted for those seeking pain relief using laser therapy.

For superficial wounds, cuts, and abrasions a red laser will do the job, but they will do nothing to relieve pain. The infrared laser can get to a deeper layer of the body from muscles to ligaments and even bones and can reach where most of the injured tissue resides.

Treatment of deeper pain can be achieved with a Class 4 instrument which offers therapeutic levels of light to larger areas of tissue, the photons of light can reach the injured areas. Infrared instruments enhance the healing of tissue, reduce inflammation, and reduce pain in soft and hard tissue, ligaments, muscles, and even bones. Microcirculation is increased as more red blood cells move into the areas being treated.

Venous and lymphatic systems begin to work in the areas that are treated providing oxygen to the tissues and stimulating hemoglobin to infuse the treated area with oxygen. Cell mitochondria cytochrome oxidase enzymes are stimulated and in turn increase ATP production and the cells function more efficiently. This is what cells normally do, but the instrument enhances their functionality after they have been damaged.

Lasers are also used in surgical interventions where they are utilized in the removal of tattoos and for cutting. The class 4 is not used in this way, it diffuses it's light to an area about the size of a quarter where the surgical laser is focused on a small point. Infrared lasers should be considered before considering surgery for many acute injuries. It is a fraction of the cost and there are no side effects.

In conjunction with this therapy one can also include spinal decompression for people who suffer from bulging or herniated discs. Blood flow in the treated area is stimulated which aids in the healing process, tissue irritants are reduced, and inflammation can be reduced as well. Chronic issues such as arthritis, repetitive use injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome, acute injuries such as shoulder injuries, strains and sprains, and traumatic injuries like auto accidents can be treated.

Metabolic waste from treatments can cause vasodilation in the tissues and soreness can ensue. This can be remedied by drinking lots of water to flush the tissues out.

Therapy lasers are cleared by the FDA. Four hour training sessions are taught to medical professionals who purchase the laser to teach them how to use the machine and how to treat various conditions with it. A typical session can last 5 to 20 minutes based on what the injury is. The number of treatments needed will depend on the person and the injury that they are being treated for, usually 6 to 12 sessions over 2 to 4 weeks time will produce noticeable results. Not only this the used on humans, but vets are seeing great results when used on dogs for hip dysplasia and intervertebral disc disease as is seen in dachshunds. Contact Laser Therapy Coquitlam for more assistance.




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