Anxiety and Chiropractic Treatments: How They Help

These days, it seems like medical practitioners are using lasers for just about everything! You can have laser treatments to fade scars, manage acne, reduce wrinkles—and even address chronic pain such as back pain. If you're about to have laser therapy for pain relief, you may have some questions, such as the following.

How do lasers relieve pain?

Lasers relieve pain in a couple of different ways. The laser causes your cells to vibrate at just the right frequency to help them heal. The vibration allows them to let go of toxins, which evokes some pain relief. The vibrations also help the cells shed extra fluid, which reduces inflammation. When inflammation goes down, so does your level of pain. Some practitioners also think that the laser activates some of the cell's processes to produce energy, thereby stimulating those cells to heal and rejuvenate in the days following treatment.

What does laser therapy feel like?

If you've seen a lot of science fiction films, you might assume that a laser would hurt you. But this is not the case. The lasers used to heal pain are very mild. You probably won't feel anything at all while the laser is working on you, and if you do feel anything, it will just be a mild warmth. After treatment, the area should feel soothed, far less painful, and a little warm to the touch.

How often will you need laser therapy?

This varies from patient to patient. If your pain is due to a temporary condition, such as an injury you suffered in an accident, you may only need one treatment to enjoy relief. On the other hand, if your pain traces back to a chronic condition, like arthritis, you may need repeated treatments to keep pain at bay. Basically, as soon as you feel your pain levels starting to rise again, you can contact your practitioner for another treatment. Over time, you and your practitioner will learn, from trial and error, how often you need laser therapy. Some patients need it once a week, others every two weeks, and some just once a month.

With these questions answered, you should feel more confident attending your appointment for laser therapy. This can be a wonderful therapy for anyone struggling with pain. It does not involve any medications, doesn't come with any worrisome side effects, and only takes a few minutes of your time.