| Low-level laser therapy is a painless and noninvasive | | | | pain and swelling almost immediately. And according |
| treatment which uses a laser device that is cleared for | | | | to many personal accounts and research, low-level |
| the general market by FDA regulations. This device | | | | laser therapy has been known to speed up the healing |
| puts out a low intensity phonic energy that works at | | | | of broken or fractured bone/s two times faster than |
| the cell and tissue levels to reduce pain and swelling, | | | | without the use of low-level laser therapy. |
| and promote healing. | | | | Though low-level therapy is still in the experimental |
| Among many other purposes, low-level laser therapy | | | | stages, there has been significant healing and pain |
| can promote bones healing and also reduce pain and | | | | relieving results seen from who have chosen this |
| swelling associated with bone injury. Basically, the | | | | treatment. Those that could benefit from the healing |
| low-level laser initiates the bone cells activity and the | | | | and pain relieving capability of low-level laser therapy |
| energy enhances cell regeneration. Cell regeneration, | | | | for bone related issues are: |
| then, increase blood flow and decrease inflammation. | | | | • Those with broken or fractures bones |
| | | | | • Those who recently had orthopedic surgery |
| The procedure is very simple and painless. Basically, | | | | • Those suffering from bone issues, such as |
| the low-level laser device is either held in place or | | | | those dealing with arthritis pain |
| gently moved it around the injured area for a certain | | | | • Those in any industry that deals with bone |
| length of time specified by your doctor. Initially, a | | | | injury, such as in sports medicine and physical therapy |
| physical will administer the treatment to go over the | | | | Low-level laser therapy and percussor treatment is not |
| procedure and answer all your questions regarding | | | | used by every doctor. In fact, there are many who |
| your injury and recovery. Once he reviews the | | | | do not yet know of the benefits of using low-level |
| low-level laser treatment procedures with you, you will | | | | laser therapy. Therefore, if you think you could |
| perform the treatment from home on your own. | | | | benefit from this therapy, you should research a |
| Your recovery period will depend on the extent of | | | | doctor in your area who specializes in low-level laser |
| your injury. However, most people notice a relief in | | | | therapy. |