Laser Therapy
Laser therapy, also known as low-level laser or light therapy, is a treatment that utilises specific types of light to interact with tissue. It is used to eliminate pain and promote healing for a variety of medical conditions.
The light source is placed in contact with the skin allowing the photon energy to penetrate tissue, where it interacts with various intracellular biomolecules resulting in the restoration of normal cell function and enhancement of the body’s healing processes. The specific effects and conditions treated by Low Intensity Laser Therapy are presented below.
Benefits Of Laser Therapy
​ Pain-free treatment
​ Short treatment time
​ Treats pain effectively
​ Needle-free
​ Quick results (within 1-2 treatments)
​ Laser for fertility
Laser therapy is a non-invasive, pain-free, light-based therapy that uses red and infrared light to target inflamed, injured and diseased tissues. Photons of light stimulate ATP production, thereby accelerating the healing process. Patients recover from musculoskeletal and peripheral nerve injuries with less scar tissue, accelerated cell regeneration and improved function.
In the short term, the body produces and releases beta-endorphins to control the sensation of pain. Plus, cortisol production is increased to combat the stress associated with the trauma or disease process.
Over the long term, ATP (adenosine triphosphate) production is increased resulting in improved cellular metabolism. DNA (deoxyribonucleicacid) production, the protein building block of tissue, is substantially increased. Neurotransmission is facilitated secondary to elevated levels of serotonin and aceytylcholine. Mitochondrial activity is stimulated resulting in cell replication for replacement, regeneration and repair of abnormal cells. And other cellular level changes take place.
The process results in the elimination of symptoms, including pain, and enhances the body’s immune system response, facilitating natural healing
Frequently Asked Questions
I am looking for cold laser therapy near me. Can you help?
Bliss Acupuncture use cold laser therapy to help clients in Sligo, Mayo and the surrounding counties manage their pain and encourage wound healing.