The benefits of laser therapy are many. The laser therapy in Victoria that we use can help numerous conditions such as: osteoarthritis, myofascial pain syndrome, disc herniation, muscle and ligament tears, plantar fasciitis and even shingles. Myofascial pain syndrome is a pain disorder that affects muscles, fascia and soft tissues throughout the body. Pain usually originates in specific anatomic regions, called myofascial trigger points. These vulnerable areas lack oxygen perfusion, demonstrate altered muscle metabolism, increased production of pro-inflammatory mediators, compression of nerve fibers and increased sensitivity to pain. These points are tender on palpation, and compression can produce referred pain, motor dysfunction and autonomic phenomena. Chronic contraction can reduce blood flow and they can become an area of heightened neurological activity.
Use of laser for the above conditions results in increased activity of the fibroblast cells which perform repair to the damaged tissues and slowing sensory nerve production and endogenous opiate production. What that means in English is that the affected nerves become less sensitive and the “feel good” hormone gets circulated; the result of both is feeling less pain.
The net effect of all the above is that compared to traditional treatment, patients recover from musculoskeletal and peripheral nerve injuries with less scar tissue, accelerated cell regeneration and improved function. We have found that for sprain/strain injuries, such as a motor vehicle collision or an ankle sprain or even plantar fasciitis, laser therapy can speed healing and complements chiropractic care to ensure proper healing.
Many studies have been carried-out over the years to look into the efficacy and effectiveness of laser therapy ( sometimes called LLLT: low-level laser therapy or PBM: photobiomodulation). One such study published in 2011 in the European Journal of Physical Rehabilitative Medicine, showed that patient’s reported pain levels and neck disability index scores for shoulder myofascial pain syndrome were much better in the laser therapy-treated group than ultrasound-treated group. Another study in 2011 looked specifically at the effects of laser therapy and chiropractic. The results showed that when the two were combined, their effects were greater than when the 2 were used alone. Follow this link if you’d like to read more on the benefits of laser therapy in Victoria. https://strudchiro.ca/laser-therapy/
If you’re looking for laser therapy in Victoria and are not sure if your case is one for laser please get in touch so we can discuss it and determine if you’re a candidate.
