How Effective Is Laser Therapy Coquitlam

For pain management and tissue healing laser therapy can offer excellent results. Classified by power output, they are offered in Classes 3a, 3b, and 4. Class 3a is a red wavelength and can penetrate into the skin about an 1/8th of an inch. Laser Therapy Coquitlam offers information on this treatment option.


For superficial wounds, cuts, and abrasions a red laser will do the job, but they will do nothing to relieve pain. The infrared laser can get to a deeper layer of the body from muscles to ligaments and even bones and can reach where most of the injured tissue resides.

Treatment of deeper pain can be achieved with a Class 4 instrument which offers therapeutic levels of light to larger areas of tissue, the photons of light can reach the injured areas. Infrared instruments enhance the healing of tissue, reduce inflammation, and reduce pain in soft and hard tissue, ligaments, muscles, and even bones. Microcirculation is increased as more red blood cells move into the areas being treated.

The treatment enhances what the body does naturally, aiding the body in repairing itself so that the affected area can function at its normal state. Enhanced venous and lymphatic systems oxygenate tissues and stimulate hemoglobin which send oxygen to the injured site. Enzymes in the cells' mitochondria are stimulated and they in turn increase the production of ATP allowing the cells to work better.

Lasers have typically been used in medicine for surgical procedures, these instruments are very precise and are used for cutting or the removal of tattoos. The Class 4 instead diffuses light in the area it is applied. This therapy should be considered prior to surgery for acute conditions. The cost is much lower, there is no pain or long recovery time, and there are no side effects.

In conjunction with this therapy, spinal decompression is very effective for people who are suffering from bulging or herniated discs. Blood flow in the area is stimulated, tissue irritants are reduced as well as inflammation. Increased blood flow allows for healing to occur. This is particularly effective with carpal tunnel syndrome or other repetitive use injuries, arthritis and other chronic conditions, traumatic injuries like motor vehicle accidents, and strains, sprains, and shoulder injuries or other acute injuries.

Vasodilation can occur after a session due to metabolic waste being released into the tissues. This can cause soreness. Flushing the system out by drinking a lot of water will help to rid the body of these symptoms.

Therapy lasers are cleared by the FDA. Four hour training sessions are taught to medical professionals who purchase the laser to teach them how to use the machine and how to treat various conditions with it. A typical session can last 5 to 20 minutes based on what the injury is. The number of treatments needed will depend on the person and the injury that they are being treated for, usually 6 to 12 sessions over 2 to 4 weeks time will produce noticeable results. Not only this the used on humans, but vets are seeing great results when used on dogs for hip dysplasia and intervertebral disc disease as is seen in dachshunds. Contact Laser Therapy Coquitlam for more assistance.