Laser Therapy

Overview

Laser therapy, also known as photobiomodulation (PBM), uses specific wavelengths of light to influence biological activity within cells.

Unlike surgical lasers that cut or heat tissue, PBM uses low-power non-thermal light energy that interacts with cellular structures involved in tissue repair and inflammatory signaling.

How Laser Therapy Works

Inside each cell are mitochondria responsible for producing energy required for cellular function.

Research suggests certain wavelengths of light interact with mitochondrial enzymes such as cytochrome c oxidase, influencing cellular metabolism and signaling pathways involved in tissue repair.

Wavelengths Used in Our Clinic

Our clinic uses three visible-spectrum wavelengths: 405 nm, 532 nm, and 635 nm.

Each wavelength interacts differently with biological tissue and is selected based on the clinical goals of treatment.

• 405 nm - violet spectrum for superficial tissue applications
• 532 nm - green spectrum interacting strongly with hemoglobin and melanin
• 635 nm - red spectrum providing deeper penetration into soft tissue

Why Dosage Matters

Photobiomodulation research demonstrates a biphasic dose response where proper treatment parameters are critical.

Appropriate wavelength, exposure time, and energy density are required to support beneficial biological responses.

Conditions Commonly Treated

• Musculoskeletal pain
• Tendon and ligament irritation
• Peripheral neuropathy
• Arthritis-related inflammation
• Sports injuries
• Wound healing support