Shedding Light on How Laser Therapy Works
If a treatment does not include oral drugs or any other type of tangible medication, how does it manage to achieve results? Our therapeutic laser uses infrared light technology calibrated to a specific level of intensity. This low-level light energy emanates from a handheld device and absorbs into the skin and muscle tissue, and its effects occur at the cellular level. The process, called photo-biomodulation, enables the repair and healing of damaged cells, and increased cell activity.
This complex process results in several key benefits:
- Pain, swelling, and inflammation decrease
- Infections and wounds heal faster
- Blood circulation improves
What Can We Treat with Cat and Dog Laser Therapy?
Does your pet have nagging back pain, a stubborn ear infection, or a wound that’s still healing? We can create a laser treatment plan just for them.
Other conditions for which we can recommend laser therapy include:
- Osteoarthritis
- Intervertebral disc disease/back pain
- Tendon and ligament injuries
- Fractures
- Lick granulomas
- Cuts, bruises and burns
- Surgical incisions
- Skin/ear infections
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How Long Does Treatment Take?
Treatment times vary for laser therapy. Acute conditions typically only require one treatment session, which may last 5-20 minutes. Chronic conditions, such as osteoarthritis and back pain, will likely require multiple follow-up treatments. The effects of laser therapy are cumulative, so as your pet’s treatment progresses, their sessions should be less and less frequent.
To learn more about how our therapeutic laser can help your companion, contact us at (773) 631-6727.