Posts from — November 2009

Hi Friends,

Dr. Mike Swierczynski is back explaining a bit about a great tool that has had success with chronic pain suffer’s. Hope this information helps your November to end on a high note!

Low-Level Laser Therapy

This is how LLLT works:  low-level lasers supply energy to the body in the form of non-thermal or non-heat photons of light.  This light is transmitted through the skin’s layers at all wavelengths in the visible range.  It is the light waves in the near infrared ranges that penetrate the deepest of all light waves in the visible spectrum.  When low level laser light waves penetrate deeply into the skin, they optimize the immune responses of our blood.  This has both an anti-inflammatory and an immuno-stimulant effect. 

Unlike surgical lasers, low level laser therapy does not produce heat or damage tissues thus, the name cold laser therapy.  Typically when the device is placed on the skin or body part, the person receiving the treatment does not feel anything.  If the unit is placed directly over a superficial nerve, one might feel a slight tingling sensation. 

The possible benefits of low-level laser therapy include:

·           Relief of acute or chronic pain (pain management)

·            Increased blood flow to an injured or painful area

·            Reduced inflammation or swelling

·            Promotes faster healing

·           Helps generate new and healthy cells and tissue

Until next Tip,

Your Friend,

Cheryl