Cold laser therapy is a non-invasive treatment using low-intensity laser or red light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to help relieve pain, stimulate and enhance cell function, and improve healing. Unlike surgical or aesthetic lasers, cold laser therapy doesn't cause tissues to heat up. It's used to treat muscle and joint pain, arthritis symptoms, and musculoskeletal injuries. Cold laser therapy aims to reduce inflammation, promote tissue repair and regeneration, making it popular for pain management and rehabilitation in a clinical setting.
The science behind cold laser therapy involves the application of specific wavelengths of light to the skin, where it penetrates the underlying tissues without causing damage or discomfort. At a cellular level, this light is absorbed by the mitochondria, which leads to increased cellular energy production (ATP), enhanced cell proliferation and migration, and the release of cellular signals that promote healing. This process reduces inflammation,and pain, and accelerates tissue repair. It treats acute and chronic pain, soft tissue injuries, and inflammatory conditions, by stimulating the body's natural healing processes.