Patient Information*

The primary goal of high energy lasing is to improve a patients quality of life, which means different things depending upon the situation of the patient.  In many instances, multiple positive effects are evident after high energy lasing. Pain relief is an obvious effect, but other benefits which might also be observed include:*

• Increased rate of healing
• Revascularized tissue
• Increased nerve sensation
• Reduction in scar tissue formation
• Reduction of edema
• Improved inflammatory response
• Increased range of motion

How Does High Energy Lasing  Work?

Laboratory testing has documented the following reactions in tissue:

• Increase in ATP production, the cell's energy source
• Increase in growth hormone production
• Increase in production and release of beta-endorphins
• Increase in production of DNA, the building block of tissue

What Afflictions can be Treated with High Energy Lasing?

Most any condition that involves pain or can benefit from an increase in blood supply may respond well to treatment.  These include:

• Sports Injuries
• Work Related Injuries
• Arthritis
• Low  Back Pain

What to Expect During a Treatment Session

The treatment is completely painless and feels quite comforting in most cases.  The patient will feel a mild warming sensation at each treatment point. No creams, gels, or ointments are applied to the skin.  A patient's individual response rate will depend on the nature and severity of their condition.  Patients suffering from soreness and stiffness often claim immediate relief.

What to Expect After a Treatment

A small percentage of  patients experience a mild exacerbation of pain after the first or second treatment.  Some patients report feeling tired after a treatment, some feel energized.  Your response will be determined by whether your pain is acute or chronic, the severity of your affliction, and your  condition at the time of treatment.

How Long does a Treatment Session Last?

Most afflictions can be treated in a 10-20 minute session.

*Indications for Use:  "to provide topical heating for the purpose of elevating tissue temperature to provide temporary relief or minor muscles and joint pain and stiffness, minor pain and stiffness associated with arthritis, or muscle spasm. These devices may temporarily increase blood circulation, and may be used to promote relaxation of muscle tissue"