Cold Laser Therapy
Advanced, pain-free healing technology that accelerates your body's natural recovery process
Cold laser therapy, also called low-level laser therapy, is a safe and effective treatment that uses specific wavelengths of light to stimulate healing in injured or painful areas of your body. Unlike surgical lasers that cut tissue, cold lasers work at the cellular level to reduce pain, decrease inflammation, and speed up recovery—all without heat, discomfort, or side effects.
What Is Cold Laser Therapy?
Cold laser therapy delivers concentrated light energy (called photons) deep into your body's tissues. These photons are absorbed by your cells and trigger a cascade of healing responses. Think of it like photosynthesis in plants—just as plants use light energy to grow and thrive, your cells use laser light energy to repair and regenerate damaged tissue.
This therapy is completely painless and non-invasive. During treatment, you'll simply feel the laser device gently placed on your skin—no needles, no injections, no surgery required.
How Does Cold Laser Therapy Work?
When laser light penetrates your skin and reaches injured tissue, it triggers several powerful healing mechanisms:
Accelerated Cell Growth
Laser light speeds up the reproduction and growth of cells, helping damaged tissue repair itself faster than it could on its own.
Enhanced Blood Flow
Treatment stimulates the formation of new blood vessels and improves circulation, bringing more oxygen and nutrients to the injured area.
Reduced Inflammation
Laser energy decreases swelling in joints and tissues, helping reduce pain and improve mobility almost immediately.
Faster Wound Healing
Light energy stimulates fibroblast cells that produce collagen, which is essential for healing wounds, damaged ligaments, and torn tissues.
Nerve Regeneration
Laser therapy speeds up nerve cell reconnection, which is especially helpful for numbness, tingling, or "dead" feeling in injured areas.
Less Scar Tissue
By optimizing the healing process, laser therapy reduces the formation of fibrous scar tissue that can limit movement and cause long-term problems.
Conditions We Treat with Cold Laser Therapy
Cold laser therapy can effectively treat both acute injuries and chronic pain conditions, including:
The Theralase Advantage: Dual-Wavelength Technology
At Active Chiropractic, we use the Theralase laser system—one of the most advanced and clinically proven cold laser technologies available. While many clinics use basic single-wavelength devices, our Theralase system utilizes cutting-edge dual-wavelength, super-pulsed laser technology that delivers superior therapeutic results.
The Science Behind Theralase: The 905 nm wavelength is specifically optimized to eliminate pain by rebalancing nerve cells and reduce inflammation by increasing nitric oxide production by over 700%. The 660 nm wavelength targets the mitochondria of cells to boost energy production (ATP), accelerating tissue repair and regeneration.
Theralase Cool Laser Therapy has been actively researched for nearly 60 years, with more than 4,000 published clinical studies worldwide—including approximately 400 double-blind randomized controlled studies. This extensive research demonstrates efficacy rates exceeding 90%, with many patients experiencing immediate results.
Unlike Class 4 laser systems that use heat, Theralase is a Class 3B system that works through photobiomodulation without generating heat, making it extremely safe with no known side effects.
For detailed clinical research and technical specifications about Theralase technology, visit www.theralase.com
What to Expect During Treatment
Is Cold Laser Therapy Safe?
Yes, cold laser therapy is extremely safe and has been used in healthcare for decades. The treatment is non-invasive, non-toxic, and has no known side effects when administered by trained professionals. It's safe for all ages and can even be used on patients who cannot tolerate medications or other interventions.
Cold laser therapy is approved by Health Canada and regulatory bodies worldwide. Unlike surgical lasers, cold lasers do not produce heat or damage tissue—they simply stimulate your body's natural healing processes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I feel anything during treatment?
Most patients feel nothing at all during treatment. Some may notice a slight warming sensation, but there is no pain or discomfort.
How many treatments will I need?
This depends on your specific condition. Acute injuries may improve in just a few sessions, while chronic conditions typically require 8-12 treatments for optimal results. We'll develop a personalized treatment plan during your initial consultation.
Does insurance cover cold laser therapy?
Many extended health insurance plans cover cold laser therapy when provided by a licensed chiropractor. We can provide you with the necessary receipts for direct billing or reimbursement. Contact your insurance provider to verify your specific coverage.
Can laser therapy be combined with other treatments?
Absolutely! Cold laser therapy works excellently alongside chiropractic adjustments, acupuncture, and other therapeutic approaches. In fact, combining treatments often produces even better results.
Is there anyone who shouldn't have laser therapy?
Cold laser therapy is very safe, but we do not treat over active cancers, during pregnancy, or directly over the thyroid gland. We'll review your complete medical history to ensure laser therapy is appropriate for you.
Ready to Experience Drug-Free Pain Relief?
If you're dealing with pain from a recent injury or have been struggling with chronic discomfort for months or years, cold laser therapy may be the solution you've been looking for.
Contact us today to learn more or schedule your consultation.
Active Chiropractic
36 Mechanic Street, Paris, Ontario
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