How can low-level laser therapy reduce musculoskeletal pain?

Low-level laser therapy (LLLT), also known as low-level light therapy or photobiomodulation (PBM), is a special non-invasive therapy based on the use of collimated, monochromatic, and coherent light at low intensities in order to produce a photochemical effect, rather than a thermal one. The lasers, which can have different wavelengths, varying from 632 to 904 nm, emit no heat, sound, or vibration whatsoever.

By generating a single wavelength of light and applying it into the painful or injured area, the light is absorbed by the tissue and transformed into energy, which then will be used for healing purposes locally. This process can be compared to the one happening during photosynthesis in plants, where the photons that come from sunlight are absorbed by cellular photoreceptors, triggering chemical changes.

When properly applied, it is believed that this therapy can generate diverse benefits to patients suffering from musculoskeletal pain, including:

• Healing promotion in the affected area by enhancing the function of fibroblasts.
• Reduction of edema and inflammation in lymphatic areas.
• Promotion of analgesia when applied to nerves.
• Reduction of contracted muscle fibers, known as trigger points.

Depending on each case, treatment times can go from 30 seconds to 1 minute per point selected, existing both simple cases that only need the laser application in one point and more complex ones that need it in 10 to 15 different points.

By scheduling an appointment with us over at 3R (Regenerative Repair & Relief) Regenerative Medicine Center, we can make you return to your daily activities in the shortest possible time through low-level laser therapy, an advanced treatment method that does not produce any negative consequences, unlike many of the present medical alternatives indicated for the treatment of the same pathology.

So, schedule your appointment with us and you will receive the proper attention your case requires.

For more information about musculoskeletal pain, low-level laser therapy, and so much more, contact us at 346-351-4141. Our team of experts based in the luxuriously planned community of The Woodlands, TX, will be available during working hours to answer all your inquiries and support you in your path to wellness.