Chiropractic treatment is a segment of medical care that specializes in the detection and treatment of any misalignments in the musculoskeletal system. This treatment mostly focuses on the joints in the upper half of the human body based on the belief of the health benefits of regular spinal adjustments.
Laser therapy and its many benefits has been immensely helpful to Chiropractors and their patients. By merging chiropractic knowledge with laser technology, medical practitioners can now treat most injuries more efficiently.1 This has made it possible for many patients to access this alternative form of treatment. The fact that Laser therapy does not involve the introduction of any medical chemical substances into an individual’s body means is a step in the right direction for the overly medicated human population we have today.
Laser Therapy’s Role In Pain Management
Chiropractic treatment has gained popularity over the years due to its successful resolution of neck and back pain. Millions of people from all over the world are constantly seeking medical aid for one form of pain or the other in their spinal regions. Ailments such as arthritis and diabetes are the leading causes of most of these conditions while the rest are mostly a result of injuries from accidents, sports or work-related injuries.
Chiropractic laser therapy has been proven to greatly reduce pain and inflammation in injuries. Laser therapy treatment has been directly attributed to a significant reduction in the healing time of bruises and other injuries. Recent research has arrived at the conclusion that therapeutic laser treatment accelerates the body’s ability to heal itself. This is through therapeutic lasers’ healing properties which are linked to its ability to increase nerve activity and blood circulation in the body.2
Benefits of Chiropractic Laser Therapy
Laser therapy is used to treat a wide range of conditions by simply modifying the strength or intensity of the laser. Laser therapy is known as a non-invasive treatment since the laser intensity used only penetrates to about 3-4cm below the surface of the skin and leaves no cuts or burns.
With minor adjustments, Chiropractors are able to get these therapeutic lasers to focus deeper into the skin tissue, on joints and muscles. This is especially helpful in sports where most athletes are prone to frequent minor injuries such as sprains, bruises and other bone, muscle and tissue injuries. Laser therapy, is also known as low level therapy, not only treats these injuries but also reduces the pain and time of healing drastically when compared to the alternative forms of treatment available.2
The human musculoskeletal system is highly delicate and therefore most traditional forms of treatment always pose the risk of doing more damage while in the process of administering treatment. Therapeutic lasers reduce this risk for Chiropractors who can now use this technology while dealing with sensitive cases.
One such benefit is the fact that laser therapy improves circulation in the blood vessels while simultaneously promoting cell proliferation which in turn helps the body repair and regenerate muscle tissues rapidly.3
Conclusion
Chiropractic laser therapy merges the best of both fields. The years of knowledge and experience Chiropractors have, paired with the high precision-capabilities of therapeutic lasers hold an infinite number of possibilities in terms of medical applications. Studies so far have proven that laser therapy combined with spinal manipulation led to improved motion in joints and muscles while also helping promote build up strength in the body parts it is applied on.3
Chiropractic laser therapy is therefore a recommendable option for patients suffering from any discomfort in their neck to back regions. Chiropractors who combine their knowledge of the human musculoskeletal system with the access and precision this technology provides, will be able to treat more conditions more efficiently. Patients suffering from any conditions treatable by laser therapy will without a doubt be beneficiaries of this technology as the quality of their lives improves in line with their health.
References:
- Laser Therapy and Chiropractic Care: How They Work Together: https://www.erchonia.com/laser-therapy-and-chiropractic-care-how-they-work-together/ – :~:text=Laser%20therapy%20paired%20with%20chiropractic%20care%20is%20an%20effective%20treatment,from%20injuries%20or%20chronic%20pain.
- Cold Laser Therapy Advantages and Disadvantages: https://www.spine-health.com/treatment/pain-management/cold-laser-therapy-advantages-and-disadvantages
- How Laser Therapy Treats Neck and Back Pain: https://www.aspenlaser.com/how-laser-therapy-treats-back-neck-injuries/
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