An innovative method of treating pain that has been highly effective for a long time now - is laser therapy. The procedure of this form of therapy is based not only on the analgesic, but also anti-inflammatory, anti-coagulant and biostimulating properties of a focused beam of light. Laser treatment is characterised above all by its effectiveness; moreover, it is quick and painless.
We divide laser therapy into monotherapy (treatment based solely on laser light alone) and combination therapy (laser treatment supported by, among other things, physiotherapy).
What is laser therapy
Laser therapy is a non-invasive therapeutic method used primarily in rehabilitation, orthopaedics and physical therapy - where energy in the infrared range is used, thus providing local stimulation of biological tissue.
Laser therapy nourishes and regenerates cells, stimulates collagen production, supplies tissues with oxygen and stimulates repair mechanisms.
Pain relief therapy carried out with lasers is based on the principle of administering a specific amount of light energy dose to the treated areas.
Important! The treatment is safe and does not cause complications.
For the treatment of pain with lasers, a biostimulative laser is used (characterised by low power). This type of therapy stimulates tissue regeneration, boosts metabolism and, most importantly, eliminates intractable pain.
It is suitable for:
- muscular pains,
- neuralgia,
- complications following a fracture or sprain,
- inflammatory conditions.
Important! Biostimulation contributes to accelerated cellular regeneration and thus to faster recovery.
Laser therapy should only be commenced once the condition has been diagnosed by a specialist, who will then select the appropriate pain relief therapy.
Important! Both the power emitted by the laser light, its type and frequency are selected individually for each patient.
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Types of therapy
The therapeutic properties of the focused beam of light emitted by the laser are used in various ways:
Shower laser therapy - is used to stimulate large areas of the body. It is characterised by its analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties (used, among other things, to treat degenerative conditions and to accelerate the wound healing process).
Spot laser therapy - therapeutic light is emitted to specific areas (e.g. degenerative diseases of the musculoskeletal system).
Scanner laser therapy - by means of the scanner used, the laser light beam is directed evenly to the entire area to be treated (a larger region of the body is irradiated).
