What is Laser?

Light Amplification by the Stimulated Emission of Radiation

Cold laser is a non-invasive, non-toxic treatment that is used for numerous types of acute and chronic pain. Cold laser is able to drive light energy up to 4” below the skin surface. Light energy of the right wavelength (colour) and power is able to increase significantly the rate of healing of damaged cells; This allows the body to heal itself at an accelerated rate. Pain is believed to originate from an ionic differentiation of potassium and sodium gradient across a cellular membrane. Cold laser absorbed by the inter-lipid layer forming the cellular membrane of cells causes increase in cellular membrane permeability. Cold laser causes a re-absorption of sodium and potassium molecules therefore removing the gradient and the pain signal.

 Inflammation

Cold Laser has a drainage effect on swellings (edema) as it causes vasodilation, but also because it activates the lymphatic drainage system (drains swollen areas).

Some Conditions Treated Successfully by Laser Therapy

• Achilles’ Tendon
• Ankle Sprain
• Ankle Tendinitis
• Arm Lymphadinitis
• Arthrosis / Arthritis of the Fingers
• Arthrosis of the Elbow / Sprained Elbow
• Arthrosis of the Shoulder
• Fibromyalgia
• Frozen Shoulder
• Herpes / Post Herpetic Pain
• Hip Bursitis
• Iliotibial
• Intercostallic Pain
• Knee Pain
• Lumbar Arthrosis
• Piriformosis
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Post Surgical Oedema
• Sciatica
• Shin Splints
• Shoulder Pain
• Tendinitis, Strains and Pains

Laser Therapy is covered by extended health insurance under RMT – Registered Massage Therapy and Chiropractic.

• The Benefits of Laser Therapy
• Non-Toxic
• Non-Invasive
• Easy to Apply
• No Side Effects or Pain
• Extremely Safe