
MLS® Laser Therapy has an anti-edema effect as it causes vasodilation, but also because it activates the lymphatic drainage system which drains swollen areas. As a result, there is a reduction in swelling caused by bruising or inflammation.
Photons of light from lasers penetrate deeply into tissue and accelerate cellular reproduction and growth. The laser light increases the energy available to the cell so that the cell can take on nutrients faster and get rid of waste products. As a result of exposure to laser light, damaged cells are repaired faster.
MLS® Laser Therapy creates higher outputs of specific enzymes, greater oxygen and food particle loads for blood cells.
MLS® Laser Therapy reduces the formation of scar tissue following tissue damage from cuts, scratches, burns or surgery.
Laser light has a direct effect on immunity status by stimulating immunoglobulins and Laser emissions are absorbed by chromophores (molecule enzymes) that react to laser light. Upon exposure to the laser, the enzyme flavomononucleotide is activated and starts the production of ATP (adenosinetriphosphate), which is the major carrier of cell energy and the energy source for all chemical reactions in the cells.
MLS® Laser Therapy has a beneficial effect on nerve cells. It blocks pain transmitted by these cells to the brain which decreases nerve Also, due to the decreased inflammation, there is less edema and less pain. Another pain blocking mechanism involves the production of high levels of pain killing chemicals such as endorphins and enkephalin from the brain and adrenal gland.
Laser light will significantly increase the formation of new capillaries in damaged tissue which speeds up the healing process, closes wounds quickly and reduces scar tissue. Additional benefits include acceleration of angiogenesis, which causes temporary vasodilation and increase in the diameter of blood vessels.
MLS® Laser Therapy stimulates muscle trigger points and acupuncture points on a noninvasive basis providing musculoskeletal pain relief.
Slow recovery of nerve functions in damaged tissue can result in numbness and impaired limbs. Laser light speeds the process of nerve cell reconnection and increase the amplitude of action potentials to optimize muscle healing.
Laser light stimulates fibroblast development in damaged tissue. Fibroblasts are the building blocks of collagen, which is the essential protein required to replace old tissue or to repair tissue As a result, MLS® Laser Therapy is effective post surgically and in the treatment of open wounds and burns.
MLS Laser Therapy is drug-free, non-invasive, non-addictive, and there are no known dangerous side effects.
MLS Laser Therapy is painless. In fact, most patients report no sensation at all while receiving laser therapy.
Yes, there are no known negative side effects associated with treatment.
The length of a typical treatment is 10 to 15 minutes, depending on the size and number of the areas treated.
Most patients experience positive results within 1-3 treatments. These initial improvements may include relief of pain, decreased swelling, improved range of motion, etc.
The effects are cumulative, therefore, expect to see improvement as you proceed through your treatment plan. It is critical that once you start, you complete the course of treatments recommended by your doctor.
For most patients, the answer is yes. While each patient and condition are unique, many receive tremendous long-term relief from their pain and inflammation after completing the recommended treatment plan. Some patients may benefit from the occasional supportive treatment to maintain their positive outcomes. Frequency of these types of treatments will be determined by you and your doctor.
Yes, MLS Laser Therapy can sometimes be even more effective when combined with other forms of treatment.