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High-Intensity Laser Therapy (HILT) stands out as an FDA-approved treatment, known for its remarkable capacity to penetrate bone, soft tissue, and muscle layers, delivering therapeutic light energy to the body’s cells. HILT alleviates pain, reduces swelling, diminishes scar tissue, and interrupts the cycle of chronic pain, simultaneously fostering cellular-level tissue healing.
An Innovative Treatment Option
When it comes to managing acute or chronic pain, there’s no shortage of options. Painkillers and spinal injections may offer temporary relief, but they merely mask the symptoms without addressing the root cause. Moreover, they often bring along severe side effects, including health issues, depression, and addiction. Surgery, while an option, is costly and carries significant risks. The recovery period can be extensive, with success rates that may not meet expectations. However, there’s a non-invasive, drug-free alternative: high-intensity laser therapy. This innovative approach focuses on treating the underlying source of pain by actively repairing damaged cells. The laser is normally a Class IV, therapeutic laser which can be used to treat professional athletes and chronic pain sufferers. High-intensity lasers penetrate deep into cellular tissue and this depth enables them to treat not only the immediate area but also the surrounding tissues, resulting in longer-lasting and more effective outcomes for our patients.
How Does High Intensity Laser Therapy (HILT) Work?
High-Intensity Laser Therapy (HILT) works by delivering concentrated, high-energy laser light deep into tissues. This laser light stimulates cellular activity in the targeted area, enhancing cellular repair and regeneration. HILT increases blood flow, reduces inflammation, and triggers the release of natural pain-relieving compounds like endorphins. It also helps improve oxygenation in the cells, which aids in tissue healing. Unlike low-level laser therapy, HILT’s higher intensity allows for deeper tissue penetration, making it particularly effective for treating a wide range of acute and chronic conditions, from musculoskeletal injuries to arthritis, providing patients with non-invasive, drug-free pain relief and accelerated healing.
What to Expect During Treatment
During the session, the laser emits a gentle, warming light that most patients find remarkably soothing and relaxing. Even after your treatment concludes, High-Intensity Laser Therapy (HILT) continues its therapeutic work within your body.
It’s essential to understand that HILT has a cumulative effect. This means that it necessitates a series of treatments for the laser to effectively fulfill its role, with each session building upon the progress of the previous one. While a few patients may experience immediate relief after only a couple of treatments, for the majority, the response tends to be gradual and subtle over time.
Is It Safe?
Indeed, high intensity laser therapy holds FDA clearance for pain treatment. Its use in Europe dates back to the 1970s and has earned the trust of elite athletes worldwide for its capacity to expedite recovery. When administered by a well-trained professional, high intensity laser therapy is known for its excellent safety profile, with no reported side effects.