The red and near infrared light (600nm-1000nm) commonly used in LLLT can be produced by laser or high intensity LEDs. The intensity of LLLT lasers and LED's is not high like a surgical laser. There is no heating effect, this is why they are called cold lasers.
At Riverside Chiropractic Group we have two different types of probes: LED and LASER. The combination of both LASERs and LEDs deliver photons to both the superficial and the deep tissue. This means that our therapy is the best available and the most effective for natural healing.
Please see the video below for the detailed science parts.
How Do I Book For Laser Therapy?
As always you can call our friendly reception team on 01224 211517, email reception@riversidechiropractic.co.uk or click here to book online.
The laser for tissue healing and repair is most effective when done in a block as the healing will be much faster. A block of 5 costs only £150 altogether.
Individually the laser sessions are £35 but we do not recommend them in individual sessions due to the reduction in clinical outcomes.
There are many studies. Here are six strong systematic reviews which have found in favour of LLLT.
BMJ sports medicine journal - systematic review of surgical and conservative interventions for frozen shoulder found strong evidence for LLLT. Click here for more information.
The International Association for the Study of Pain - a global task force on musculoskeletal pain, found strong evidence for Low Level Laser Therapy on myofascial pain syndrome. Click here for more information.
The BMJ - clinical evidence recommendations for tennis elbow 2011 now include LLLT. Click here for more information.
American Physical Therapy Association - guidelines recommend LLLT for Achilles tendonitis. Click here for more information.
Lancet systematic review - "LLLT reduces pain immediately after treatment in acute neck pain and up to 22 weeks after completion of treatment in patients with chronic neck pain". Click here for more information.
World Health Organisation - Bone and Joint Task Force for neck pain Low Level Laser Therapy "more effective than no treatment, sham, or alternative interventions". Click here for more information.
The Lancet - reported in August 2010 that the systematic review of LLLT for neck pain was in their top 20 most downloaded papers for 2010. Click here for more information.