Laser Therapy

By Dava Stewart People who live with neurodegenerative diseases live with progressively worsening conditions—Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and a host of other illnesses cause the cells of the brain to die and have no cure. Problems with movement and dementia are two of the most debilitating burdens of neurodegenerative conditions,1 and researchers are investigating the possibility of […]

By Dava Stewart According to the Arthritis Foundation, some 27 million people in the United States are affected by osteoarthritis. The degenerative condition is characterized by the breakdown of cartilage, most often in the hands, hips, and knees. Cartilage provides cushioning for the joints and allows for easy movement; its breakdown causes swelling, pain, and […]

by Dava Stewart Sometimes, surgery is the only option for successful treatment. However, most patients and healthcare providers prefer a more conservative approach, if at all possible. For patients with particular conditions, LLLT may postpone the need for surgery. In rare cases, LLLT may even alleviate the need for surgery. Every person is different, of […]

Low level laser therapy (LLLT) has been shown to have anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. There are also no known side effects of the treatment, making it an effective option for relieving pain in a wide variety of situations.1,2 For some injuries and conditions, exercise is the best treatment, but what about the patients who are […]

by Dava Stewart People who have fibromyalgia are familiar with the extreme fatigue, pain, and sleeplessness that characterize the illness. Many have tried all kinds of treatments without satisfactory results. Although it is still considered an alternative or complementary treatment, low level laser therapy (LLLT) is producing positive results for many patients with fibromyalgia. Pain […]

by Dava Stewart Low level laser therapy (LLLT), which is also sometimes called cold laser therapy, has many uses in the chiropractic office. From pain relief to wound healing, LLLT offers DCs a side-effect-free treatment option that allows patients to enjoy a better quality of life. And when patients live with less pain, they may […]

by Dava Stewart Have you ever purchased a new phone or computer, taken it home, and set it up only to realize that you have no clue how to operate it? We’ve all been there, and it’s frustrating. It’s one thing to have that experience at home, but when it comes to equipment for your […]

by Dava Stewart Professional athletes, and even those who play sports recreationally, face a greater risk of injury than the general population. Each sport poses risks for various common injuries, most of which involve soft tissue. Low level laser therapy (LLLT) has been shown to have an analgesic effect on these kinds of injuries, as […]

By Dava Stewart The “condition” most often treated with low level laser therapy (LLLT) is pain. The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared biostimulation lasers, more commonly known as low level lasers, for marketing as devices that provide temporary relief of pain.1 Of course, pain can be caused by any number of injuries or diseases. […]

By Dava Stewart The plantar ligament is a thick band of tissue that runs from the heel, along the bottom of the foot, to all five toes, and it is responsible for absorbing a great deal of shock when a person walks or runs. Approximately 80 percent of all reported foot pain in the U.S. […]