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Laser therapy for the treatment of pain

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Laser therapy for the treatment of pain

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Doctors

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.

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This type of laser therapy is based on the principle of regenerative stimulation of tissues and subsequent healing process at the cellular level.

The mechanism of action of high-energy radiation is similar to that of the classic biostimulative laser. The differences relate to deeper power with much deeper tissue penetration.

The head of the apparatus has three radiation sources. The head's range of movement is five directions - this facilitates application as well as treatment.

MLS laser therapy (related to the use of high-energy radiation) - simultaneously produces pulsed emission (analgesic effect in acute conditions) and continuous emission (for biostimulation. Therapy continues in chronic and acute conditions). It is characterised by its action over a large treatment area (the treated area receives an equal dose of energy over a dose of time).

The treatment procedure is based on the principle of directing laser light onto the skin, resulting in a photomechanical waveform in the tissue. Stimulation of free nerve endings and other receptors in the subcutaneous tissue occurs, causing a pathway block in the nervous system - the result is a feeling of immediate relief.

The mechanism of therapy consists of two stages: analgesic (reducing or eliminating pain) and biostimulative - the parameters as well as the method of application depend on the location of the ailment and the stage of treatment (pulse and continuous mode, mentioned above).

During irradiation of the affected area, micro-circulation is also stimulated and the lymphatic drainage mechanism is improved.

High-energy laser therapy helps with ailments:

  • of musculoskeletal origin,
  • reduces pain symptoms,
  • improves mobility and dexterity.

Indications for treatment with this method include:

  • joint degeneration,
  • nerve regeneration,
  • back pain,
  • bursitis,
  • tendonitis,
  • painful shoulder syndrome,
  • carpal tunnel syndrome,
  • arthritis of the knee,
  • dislocations,
  • heel spurs.

Important! The method produces immediate results without the discomfort of feeling pain and also without the need for medication.

In addition:

  • gives long-lasting results,
  • accuracy of the therapy (therapeutic region and tissue depth),
  • the possibility of avoiding surgery.

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Contraindications and precautions

Like any treatment, laser therapy is subject to contraindications.

Absolute contraindications include:

  • pregnancy,
  • cancerous diseases,
  • blood clotting problems,
  • acute inflammatory conditions,
  • thrombosis and taking thrombolytic medication,
  • tattoos in the affected area.

Relative contraindications include:

  • menstruation,
  • excessive sweating,
  • epilepsy,
  • hypersensitivity to light.

Precautions should be taken with the treatment:

  • taking medication that causes photosensitivity,
  • anaemia (risk of haematomas),
  • skin injuries,
  • skin after sunbathing.

Important! Laser therapy is a fast and effective therapeutic method. It has no side effects and can be applied anywhere on the body.