Cold Laser Therapy

Cold Laser Therapy or Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is a treatment that utilizes specific wavelengths of light to interact with tissue and is thought to help accelerate the healing process. It can be used on patients who suffer from a variety of acute and chronic conditions in order to help eliminate pain, swelling, reduce spasms and increase functionality.

Conditions Commonly Treated With Cold Laser Therapy

  • Neck pain and back pain
  • Shoulder, elbow knee and hip pain
  • Wrist and ankle pain (including carpal tunnel syndrome)
  • Sprains and strains
  • Muscle spasms and joint inflammation
  • Tendonitis and bursitis
  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Sciatica
  • Peripheral neuropathy
  • Whiplash, sports injuries and overuse injuries
  • Skin and wound healing Skin & Tissue Healing
  • Bruising, soft tissue damage and swelling

What Is Cold Laser Therapy?

Cold Laser Therapy (also called Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) or Class 3B Laser Therapy) is a safe, non-invasive treatment that uses specific wavelengths of light to help your body heal.

Unlike surgical lasers, cold lasers do not cut or burn tissue. Instead, they use gentle light energy that passes through the skin and stimulates healing at the cellular level.

How Does Cold Laser Therapy Work?

Cold laser therapy works by delivering light energy into injured or inflamed tissues. Your cells absorb this light and use it to produce more energy.

This increase in cellular energy helps your body repair damaged tissue faster, reduce inflammation, improve circulation, decrease pain and support natural healing.

What Does Cold Laser Therapy Feel Like?

Most patients find cold laser therapy to be comfortable and relaxing.

During treatment, you may experience a mild warming sensation. There is no pain or discomfort associated with cold laser, and people find it to be relaxing overall. Sessions range from five to twenty minutes.

Some patients feel improvement right away, while others notice gradual changes over several treatments.

What Might I Experience After Treatment?

After cold laser therapy, people may experience reduced pain or soreness, improved movement, better range of motion and reduced swelling.

Some people feel relief immediately. Others notice improvement after several treatments as healing builds.

How Does Cold Laser Help the Body Heal?

Cold laser therapy supports healing at the cellular level.

Research shows cold laser therapy can:
• Increase cellular energy (ATP production)
• Improve blood flow to injured areas
• Reduce inflammation
• Stimulate tissue repair
• Support nerve healing
• Promote collagen production
• Improve lymphatic drainage

Is Cold Laser Therapy Safe?

Yes. Cold laser therapy is FDA-cleared for many therapeutic uses. It is non-invasive, drug-free and safe for repeated use.

How Many Treatments Will I Need?

The number of treatments varies depending on:
• Your condition
• How long symptoms have been present
• The severity of injury
• Your body’s healing response

Some conditions improve quickly, while chronic conditions may require multiple sessions.

Your doctor will recommend the best treatment plan for your specific needs.