Laser Therapy
How Does Laser Therapy Help You To Heal?
Laser Therapy is the use of red and near infrared wavelengths of light to create therapeutic effects. This is because we can now use specific wavelengths of light and give accurately measured doses of energy directly to the appropriate treatment site, which was not possible with other light sources.
- Fast reduction of inflammation, cuts, and lacerations
- Increases speed, quality, and tensile strength of tissue repair
- Positively alters histamine response
- Released cytokines (enhances cellular communications)
- Beta-endorphins production (inhibits acute and chronic pain)
- Elevated serotonin + aceytylecholine levels (neurotransmitters)
- Elevated cortisol levels (reduces trauma/disease induced stress)
- Regulation of cell membrane potential (electrolyte balance)
- Stimulates mitochondrial activity (cell replication + regeneration)
- Increases ATP production (improved cellular metabolism)
- Modulation of macrophages, fibroblasts and other cells
- Improves Lymphatic drainage and increased blood circulation
- Increases growth hormone production
Painful Conditions that have
Responded to Laser Treatments
Soft Tissue Injuries
- Tendinitis
- Sprains, Strains
- Back and Neck Pain
- Repetitive Strain Injury
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Knee pain (multiple types)
- Trigger Points
- Plantar Fascitis
- Tennis Elbow
- Muscle Spasms
- Shoulder Pain
- Knee pain
Degenerative Conditions
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
Neurogenic Pain
- Sciatica
- Fibromyalgia
- Post Traumatic Injury
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Radiculitis
- Shingles
- Herniated Disc
- Brachial Neuralgia
Others
- Herpes Simplex
- Dermatitis
- Sinusitis
- Rhinitis
- Burns
- Acne
- Heel Spurs
Have questions? Consult with Dr. Chan in Daly City or Pleasanton to see if Laser Therapy is right for you.