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Cold laser therapy (CLT), also known as low-level laser therapy (LLLT) is a modality that has been used by the medical profession for decades to treat acute and chronic pain conditions ranging from back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome to pelvic and abdominal pain.

CLT is the application of low levels of red and near-infrared (NIR) light to cells or tissue by a laser device. The light can be applied to the site of an injury or on trigger points (points of irritability within the muscle that can refer pain into surrounding tissues), where it penetrates the skin and soft/hard tissue. This process results in greater blood flow to the region, the reduction of inflammation and pain at the site, and acceleration in tissue regeneration.

CLT for pelvic pain

Jeanne Scheele, PT, PRPC, tested the effectiveness of cold laser therapy, using the ML830 laser, on twenty-two Kaplan Center patients who presented with pelvic pain. Laser application was focused on painful trigger points associated with pelvic pain, and a total of 80 trigger points were then assessed using palpation and rated on a pain scale of 0-10. Following the laser treatment, patients were instructed to use magnesium oil and massage it into the pain site, use heat as needed, and do gentle stretching.

The results showed that 38 pain sites were more than 50% improved [51-100%]; 17 sites were 50% improved; and 26 sites were less than 50% improved [20-49%]. Of special note was that ALL of the trigger point sites showed an improvement.

In addition to pelvic pain, CLT can be used to treat the following conditions:

  • Abdominal pain
  • Fibromyalgia pain
  • Arthritis
  • Back pain
  • Neck pain
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Bursitis
  • Tendonitis
  • Ligament and muscle pain/strain
  • Knee pain
  • TMJ
  • Sciatica
  • Post-surgical pain

The ML830 cold laser is painless, drug-free, non-invasive, and has no side effects. Trained and certified on the ML830 cold laser therapy device is physical therapist Jeanne Scheele* and Acupuncturist, Rebecca Berkson.

*A physician’s referral is necessary to be seen by a physical therapist.

 

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