The laser affects metabolism at the cellular level. It helps injured cells/ tissue heal quicker by enabling oxidative phosphorylation to be restored at mitochondria. Light receptor in the mitochondria (called a chromophore) accepts light and this impacts inner mitochondrial membrane at cytochrome-C Oxidase. Once activated, cells can produce more ATP, which helps restore normal cell metabolism.

It has unique analgesic abilities that can help decrease pain TODAY.

• Inflammation: decreases around the nerve which promotes long term relief.
  •  Increases factors that impact pain perception: Dopamine, Beta-endorphin, Nitric Oxide, Ach.
  • Decreases inflammatory factors: Bradykinin, Prostaglandins (PGE-2), COX-2.
• Analgesia: afferent conduction rate of C and A-delta fibers slowed.
  •  Primary reason you can change pain levels during initial treatment.
• Can benefit both Chronic and Acute pain.

The therapy helps increase fibroblastic, osteoblastic, tenocyte activity.

• Promotes lay down of new collagen.
• Fibroblastic activity increases and number of fibroblasts is increased.
• Microcirculation and neovascularization both increase. Promotes tissue healing.
• Increases macrophage activity.
• Faster healing defends against chronic dysfunction.

• The laser can help with most conditions that involve pain and inflammation. It can help with both chronic and acute problems.
• The therapist will be able to more accurately answer your questions after they meet with you and discuss the history of your problem.

• Most laser plans of care require more than one visit as it helps speed up the healing process.
• The cost of the program will vary depending on what is needed for your problem.
• Your therapist will be able to discuss that topic more accurately after they do your assessment.
• Some insurances cover this service, but it is usually handled as a cash transaction.