How does it work?

During the treatment of the tissue using the laser, an interaction between cells and photons takes place – a photochemical reaction. Photons from the laser affect the tissue at the cellular level. The cold laser enters the tissue, alters cell membrane permeability, and at the cellular level is absorbed in the mitochondria. The mitochondria are the “Powerhouse” of the cells and produce in the body what is called ATP, which is necessary for the life enhancement process of every cell which facilitates:

• Rapid cell growth. The laser accelerates cellular reproduction and growth. This includes nerve cells.
• Faster wound healing. The laser stimulates fibroblast development in damaged tissue. The reduction in recovery time is an important consideration.
• Increased metabolic activity. Laser helps the body increase its output of specific enzymes, supply greater oxygen to blood cells and induce a more effective immune response.
• Reduced fibrous tissue formation. The laser reduces the formation of scar tissue following tissue damage from cuts, scratches, burns, or following surgery.
• Anti-inflammatory action. The laser reduces swelling caused by bruising or inflammation of joints to give improved joint mobility.
• Increase vascular activity. The laser stimulates lymph and blood circulation to allow the affected tissue to have the best possible circulation.
• Stimulated nerve function. Slow recovery of nerve function in damaged tissue can result in “dead” limbs or numb areas. Laser will speed the process of nerve cell reconnection to bring the numb areas back to life. Laser also increased the amplitude of action potentials to optimize muscle action.

Research has shown that the cells of your body actually communicate with each other through coherent light (laser). There are specific pulsations (hertz) that can be programmed with the laser frequency allowing the practitioner to talk “cell talk” with the body. Specific pulsations have been shown to create different physiological responses of the cell. This is extremely important when working with a variety of injury and disease conditions to promote healing. The metabolism of injured and diseased tissue is decreased and the laser creates an increase in metabolism and cell communication immediately.

What are the advantages of laser over other modes of therapy?

The Erchonia Laser has been found to offer superior healing and pain relieving effects when compared to other electrotherapeutic modalities. The results seem equally untouchable for early stages of acute injuries and for chronic problems.

Erchonia Laser Therapy is a universal method of treating muscle, tendon, ligament, connective tissue, bone, neurological dysfunction or damage, and skin tissue with one simple piece of equipment. When with laser is applied with chiropractic care, the best results are achieved to organize the nervous system and promote healing.