Therapeutic Laser
How many doctors would purchase an instrument that would reduce inflammation, scar tissue, and promote the growth of healthy tissue — we did! The laser is the strongest that the federal government allows by law, and that is why it is so expensive. But that is why it gets results when normal physiotherapy doesn’t.
We have so many people who have irritated joints but they aren’t getting results with the usual routine. They first try anti-inflammatory medication, but that doesn’t always help and that affects their stomach. Some have tried cortisone shots, which may not have helped, some just "wean off", while other patients are leery of the damage it can do to their lives. So we know people are looking for safe, natural options to healing their joint pain. This is where the laser comes in.
It is a bright, warm light which is rubbed directly over the inflamed area usually for eight minutes. The deep heat instantly draws blood, nutrition, and oxygen to the area. Many people feel improvement after one visit, while the more chronic conditions may take 6-12 visits to heal totally. If you haven’t been able to lift your arm above your head in 20 years, and 9 laser treatments would allow you to—would you do it? Many have and are excited by it. Here is where we have seen the best results with the laser:
1. TMJ—chronic cracking in the jaw. The laser is applied to one or both sides of the face to reduce inflammation and heal the damaged cartilage. What a thorough way to heal the area so you can chew normal food and open your mouth wide with no pain.
2. Bursitis—in the shoulder due to calcium deposits or a partially torn rotator cuff. Again, as inflammation is reduced, more nutrition is brought to the area. On a MRI, partial tears will heal, not total tears, that requires surgery.
3. Tendonitis—of the elbow from golf, tennis, or any repetitive activity. Gone in a few visits.
4. Knee pain—due to arthritis or a partial tear in the meniscus.
5. Plantar fasciatis—pain in the heel that radiates up to the ball of your foot where you can barely walk when you first wake up in the morning. The laser heals it after months of physiotherapy hasn’t or cortisone shots, orthotics or even night boots didn’t help.
6. Trigger Fingers—where your finger locks, instead of surgery.