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What is laser therapy?
Laser Therapy or "Photobiomodulation" (PBMT) is the use of specific wavelengths of light to create therapeutic effects. These effects include, but are not limited to, improved healing time, pain reduction, increased circulation, decreased swelling, and vasodilation. I use a Berman 30 Watt 810/980 nm laser in my massage practice.
How does the laser work?
During each painless treatment, laser energy increases circulation, drawing oxygen and nutrients to the damaged area. Thus, an optimal healing environment is created that reduces inflammation, swelling, muscle spasms, stiffness, and pain.
what can laser therapy help with?
The Berman 30 Watt Laser is FDA cleared for the treatment of pain and inflammation. Laser Therapy can help with back/neck/joint pain, sprains/strains, tendonitis, arthritis, nerve pain, plantar fasciitis, shin splints, fibromyalgia, and much more.
Some treatments the laser may be used for:
Achilles Tendonitis Knee Pain
Achy/Stiff Joints Muscle Spasms
Arthritis Neuropathy
Back and Neck Pain Plantar Fasciitis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Rotator Cuff
Fibromyalgia Sciatica (leg pain)
Foot and Ankle Pain Shoulder Pain
Heel Pain Sports Injuries
Herniated Disks Strains/Sprains
Hip Pain Tennis Elbow
Inflammation Trigger Point Pain
What does laser therapy feel like?
Most clients feel a warm, soothing sensation while receiving laser therapy.
how long does relief last?
Results vary with each person since each of us are different in many ways and have different situations affecting us. This is coupled with what we do during our respective day, as an example one person may sit at a desk while another stands on concrete. However results are usually immediate and last for 3-4 days from the very first treatment. The period of pain relief increases as more treatments are performed. Treatments are cumulative in nature, meaning the time between treatments grow larger after each treatment.