What does LASER stand for?

LASER stands for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission by Radiation.

How is laser light different from normal sun or electric light?

Light emitted from a laser diode is only one wavelength, travels in parallel line, and is described as coherent. This means that it has waves with similar direction, amplitude, and phase. These qualities make laser light very valuable for therapeutic purposes.

How do low level lasers work and have they been scientifically studied and proven?

The effect of Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is documented by a lot of scientific investigations, but this therapy is not always appreciated. Low level lasers have been used world-wide for decades & studies show they:

1. Stimulate cells to produce their own endorphins, a natural pain killer, thus reducing pain
2. Stimulate cells to increase the production of healing enzymes, promoting faster healing.
3. Reduce inflammation
4. Increase bone repair speed by increasing production of fibroblasts and osteoblasts
5. Relax muscles and muscle spasms,
6. Stimulating lymphatic drainage which decreases swelling,
7. Enhances the immune system by increasing the number of "killer" cells
8. Provides better cellular nutrition by allowing transport of essential nutrients across cell membrane walls

Where can low level laser therapy be used?

The most simple but nevertheless very effective indication for local laser therapy is the encouragement of wound healing after trauma or operations, in particular when the wound is located in an area which is difficult to immobilise, such as joints. Low level laser therapy may also be used any place there is acute or chronic pain or inflammation, and low level laser therapy may be effective on any disease or disorder. Common human uses are things like acute and chronic pain, post traumatic surgery & wound healing, treatment of tendon, muscular and neuro muscular injuries, RSI , arthritis, lacerations , fractures, sciatica, low back pain, frozen shoulder, strains, sprains, & muscle overuse. Animal problems could include arthritis, spinal conditions, hip dysplasia pain, laminitis, acute injuries eg ligament /muscle tears or sprains & more.

Are lasers dangerous?

The FDA in the USA has listed bio-stimulation lasers as non-significant risk (NSR) devices. Lasers should not generally be used in pregnancy and pain of unknown cause, cancerous lesions, acute and wide spread inflammatory conditions associated with infections, and should not be used over areas that are tattooed.

Do Lasers have side effects?

Some infrequent side effects noted in humans: tiredness, nausea, euphoria, sleeplessness, short lived mild worsening of pain.

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