Many clinicians ask us: What is the difference between Class 3 and Class 4 Lasers? There is a slew of false information in the public domain, perpetuated mainly by the manufacturers of these devices, regarding the effectiveness and cellular mechanisms activated during class 4 laser light irradiation. Many class 4 laser manufacturers are intentionally or unintentionally misleading healthcare practitioners into believing that higher power and longer NIR wavelengths equate to deeper tissue penetration and better clinical efficacy. Nothing could be further from the truth. The truth is… Unfortunately, all of these claims turn out to be fancy sales gimmicks, as they have not the standing in the clinical or scientific journals to support their claims. The clinical and scientific facts are clear that because of the very high absorption of NIR laser light by water at wavelengths greater than 950 nm, 99% of the energy produced at this wavelength or … Read More
Dealing with a Pain in the Neck
Neck pain is a very common complaint and with good reason. Our necks contain many pain-sensitive structures which are delicate and constantly exposed to abnormal stress.
The No Pill Pain Solution – Cold Laser Therapy
Many of us suffer from some sort of ache or pain. Often times chiropractic treatment can help improve symptoms and alleviate pain but some pains need to be addressed with different techniques. Pains such as carpal tunnel syndrome, frozen shoulder, neck pain and back pain are often helped by Cold Laser Therapy/LLLT. Cold laser has been recommended by Dr. Oz as a non-invasive way to treat pain. There are also many new studies on the effectiveness of cold laser especially when treating acute injuries such as sprains and strains. Cold Laser Therapy is FDA approved and has been proven to relieve tingling, muscle weakness and loss of sensation. The idea of Cold Laser Therapy is similar to that of Ultrasound Therapy but most believe it to be less traumatic to the body and the result is a quicker recovery time. Therapeutic lasers work by supplying energy to the body in the form of non-thermal … Read More
Cold Laser Therapy Basics
Over 75 Trillion cells in a human body and they all need energy and electrons to communicate with each other. Laser light delivers the required electrons and energy directly to the cells, enhancing their ability to communicate with each other, absorb oxygen and nutrients and dispose of wastes and toxins. The laser delivers photons to the cells, and mitochondria, which they convert into ATP and use as energy for rebuilding and repairing tissues, tendons, ligaments, nerves and even bones. Laser therapy is an exciting and relatively new field that can offer people a very safe and effective option to help with speeding up injury repair and reducing pain. provides a unique alternative to patients who are terrified of surgery or drugs, but still seek the powerful healing benefits. A laser is defined as a device that produces intense radiation in the visible or near visible wavelengths. Laser light is unique … Read More