Finding Drug-Free Pain Relief With Laser Therapy
If you suffer from chronic pain and inflammation due to an injury or health condition, you have likely tried everything to find relief. However, you may not want to become dependent on taking prescription painkillers just to function. At Falling Waters Injury & Health Management Center, we offer drug-free pain relief with laser therapy in Bend, OR. Here is a look at what laser therapy is, what conditions it treats, and what to expect during and after treatment.
What Is Laser Therapy?
Laser therapy is a non-invasive treatment option for chronic pain. The treatment uses low levels of laser light to penetrate your soft tissues at the site of your injury. Low-level laser therapy is more comfortable and less invasive than other types of laser therapy, and you should not experience any heat, pain, or discomfort during treatment.
How Does Laser Therapy Offer Pain Relief?
When laser light enters your body, it stimulates a process called photobiomodulation. This promotes natural healing processes in your body, and your body will release chemicals, oxygen, blood, nutrients, and hormones that accelerate healing. Laser therapy can relieve pain and inflammation, repair damaged tissues, encourage the growth of healthy cells, repair damaged nerves, and reduce stiffness.
What Conditions Are Treated With Laser Therapy?
Laser therapy can be used to treat a wide variety of conditions. We may recommend laser therapy for:
- Repetitive stress injuries
- Sports injuries
- Work injuries
- Auto injuries
- Arthritis
- Hip or shoulder bursitis
- Disc herniation
- Sciatica
- Tendonitis
- Tennis elbow
- Plantar fasciitis
- TMJ disorder
- Low back pain
- Neck pain
- Knee pain
- Inflammation and swelling
- Muscle sprain or strain
What to Expect During and After Laser Therapy for Pain Relief
During laser therapy, we will use a small, handheld laser device to direct low levels of laser light to your injured tissues. You may feel pressure and slight tenderness as we perform the treatment. Each treatment can last between 5-15 minutes depending on the size of the treatment area. Most people undergo 4-6 treatments. You should feel relief within 24 hours of your first treatment. Most people resume their regular daily routine after treatment.
Schedule a Consultation for Laser Therapy in Bend, OR Today
Our team at Falling Waters Injury & Health Management Center can determine if you are a good candidate for laser therapy. We offer drug-free pain relief through laser therapy and chiropractic care. Our chiropractic therapies are safe, effective, and minimally invasive. We can design a treatment plan that will relieve pain, improve your health, and help you get back to living a life you love. Call to schedule an appointment.
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