What does Cold Laser Therapy do?

Low-level-laser therapy harnesses and magnifies energy from the invisible spectrum of light. The therapeutic laser gives these photons of light the ability to reach tissues up to 2 inches below the skin's surface. This process delivers energy and therapeutic light into damaged cells, so the process of repair and healing are greatly accelerated.

 The laser at HighFivePT is a Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) device. It has been scientifically proven to reduce pain, reduce inflammation, reduce swelling, and accelerate the healing process while strengthening damaged tissue.  

Benefits of 830 Cold Laser therapy includes: 

1. Reduced Pain: Significant improvement can occur after one treatment, but 3-10 sessions are often needed for maximum symptom relief. Chronic conditions may require more. Pain reduction is achieved by increasing endorphin levels and restoring nerve action potential to normal levels (-70mV).
2. Less Inflammation & Faster Healing: Acute inflammation responds quickly to 830 Laser treatments, with the patented 830nm wavelength penetrating up to 2 inches into the skin. It stimulates the lymphatic system to clear debris, promotes circulation, and encourages angiogenesis, enhancing healing. Avoiding re-injury is crucial for full recovery.

Increased Tissue Strength: 830 Cold Laser Therapy boosts collagen and fibroblast activity, resulting in stronger tissues post-recovery. Professional athletes use this therapy for faster healing.

There is a wide range of conditions that may be successfully treated:

• Back Pain                                * Neck Pain                          
• TMJ Pain                                  * Post-Operative Healing 
• Rheumatoid Arthritis             * Fibromyalgia
• Tendinitis                                 * Tennis Elbow
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome       * Plantar Fasciitis
• Muscle Pain                             * Sinusitis 
• Contusions                              * Bursitis
• Wound Healing                       * Repetitive Stress Syndrome

Clinicians found that an 830 nm laser is ideal for treating chronic pain, such as soft tissue trauma. These injuries affect deep layers, including muscle, nerve, lymphatic, and vascular tissues. The body reacts by creating edema, which can cause swelling and restrict movement.

This trauma leads to two types of pain: one from the injury and the other from swelling. LLLT targets the lymphatic system to absorb excess fluid, providing pain relief by addressing both the injury and the resulting swelling.