Literally, millions of Americans are plagued by chronic pain that can last for months or even years.

Many of them have already discovered the benefits of laser therapy, and as more people become aware of its capabilities, it is likely to become even more popular. It may seem hard to believe that a simple beam of light can accomplish pain relief that you may have had to endure for years, but it’s a very real treatment, and the science behind it is solid.

The science behind laser therapy

During laser therapy, your skin is exposed to photons, which are particles of light carrying electromagnetic radiation. These photons are absorbed by the mitochondria in your skin cells, and that causes the mitochondria to increase production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP). ATP is responsible for fueling many of the cellular processes which take place in the body, and those body areas like muscles that need extra energy will generally have more mitochondria associated with them.

The net result of this is an immediate energy boost and an increase of circulation to the area affected. Because circulation is improved, more oxygen and nutrients flow into that same area, to speed up the healing of tissue. While healthy cells remain completely unaffected, cells and tissues that have been dormant will absorb the light energy emitted by the laser.

Benefits of laser therapy

One of the first benefits of laser therapy is that it can help you avoid more extreme options such as surgery. People who have been troubled with chronic pain for years might welcome the thought of a surgical solution that could end their suffering. However, laser therapy is a completely non-invasive option that can effectively relieve pain without surgery.

Laser therapy is also a much better option than any kind of opioid that might dull or relieve the pain but could also lead you to become dependent on the medication itself. Laser therapy will effectively reduce inflammation and accelerate tissue repair while increasing blood flow. It can easily be administered, and there are no side effects after a laser therapy session. From almost any angle you look at it, laser therapy is a superior option for the relief of chronic pain.

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OrthoLazer Orthopedic Laser Centers offer patients and their doctors an innovative and effective alternative pain management option to treat acute and chronic orthopedic conditions. Founded by Dr. Scott Sigman – the original opioid-sparing surgeon – our centers further his mission of providing his patients non-operative and non-opioid treatment options. If you’d like more information about OrthoLazer, please visit our website at ortholazer.com.