Cold Laser Therapy (Laser Phototherapy) is now being offered by Hegedus Chiropractic. After three months of utilization, patient results have been very good. In many cases, chronic joint pain has been eliminated in 1-3 treatments! Most all joint pain has responded favorably with knee pain leading the way. Laser phototherapy has been around for a quarter century but only recently offered to the general population.

WHAT IS LASER PHOTOTHERAPY? Recent innovations in low-level lasers now make it possible for the community doctor to own laser equipment. Laser phototherapy can be used to target acupuncture trigger points or for broad coverage of deep tissue with a beam of light photons to stimulate healing changes in the tissue at an accelerated rate.

Laser phototherapy can be used for: Acute an Chronic pain, ligament sprains, muscle strain, soft tissue injuries, tendonitis, arthritis, back pain, bursitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia, sinus congestion, wound healing and increased cellular energy to name some of the benefits.

WHAT ARE THE DANGERS OF LASER PHOTOTHERAPY? There are a few areas that lasers should not be applied such as, the eyes, thyroid or on moles. Cold lasers are very safe. Cold lasers are: easy to apply, extremely safe, non-toxic, non-invasive, non pain producing, cost effective, is a superior alternative to analgesics and NSAID's (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), reduces the need for surgery and works well in conjunction with chiropractic adjustments.

WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS OF LASER PHOTOTHERAPY? Increased cell function: Laser photons accelerates celular reproduction, energy and cell growth. Increased Metabolic activity: Photons initiate a higher output of specific enzymes, greater oxygen and food particle loads for blood cells and thus greater production of the basic food source for cells, Adenosine Tri-phosphate. Faster wound healing: Photons stimulate fibroblast development and accelerates collagen synthesis in damaged tissue. Anti-inflammatory action: It reduces swelling caused by bruising or inflammation of joints resulting in enhanced joint mobility. Increased vascular Activity: Photons induce temporary vasodilation that increases blood flow to effected areas. Reduced fibrous tissue: Photons reduce the formation of scar tissue following tissue damage from moderate and severe injury as well as post surgical scarring. Stimulated nerve function: Photon exposure speeds the process of nerve cell reconnection to bring the numb areas back to life. Pain reduction: Photons make cells heal faster and with less pain.

Hegedus Chiropractic is excited to offer this "new" technology to existing and future patients of all ages.