What Is High Intensity Laser Therapy?

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Having chronic pain can be physically and mentally debilitating.

Most of the time, drugs and anti-inflammatory medications only serve to mask the issue, rather than to correct it. There is a different treatment approach which can greatly decrease the pain and symptoms associated with a variety of ailments, while increasing the quality of life.

High Intensity Laser Therapy at Innovative Health is an FDA-cleared, drug-free, non-invasive therapy available to our patients in Weston, Wausau, and beyond.

Are you ready to learn more? Great. Let’s take a look at the benefits of High Intensity Laser Therapy.

How Laser Therapy Heals

High Intensity Laser Therapy  is also known as photobiomodulation.  At Innovative Health, we have a Class 4 therapeutic laser that penetrates muscle, tissue, and bones in order to promote healing and regeneration from within the cells themselves.

Simply put, this beam of radiant light is able to speed up the healing process by turning light energy into regenerative energy for DNA, much in the same way that photosynthesis turns light energy into chemical energy for plants.

Illustration comparing laser therapy (photobiomodulation) to photosynthesis

Don’t let the “high intensity” part scare you, either; that simply refers to the strength of the laser. The Class 4 lasers we have at Innovative Health are able to penetrate deeper, therefore treating the surrounding tissues more effectively for longer-lasting effects.

Treatment with Laser Therapy

The process is really quite simple.

Your local chiropractor at Innovative Health will work with you to identify the area which requires treatment, such as a strained muscle or arthritic knee joint.

Then, they will develop a treatment program specific to your condition. It is important to know that a series to treatments are necessary in order to achieve positive results, with each session building upon one another.

Laser therapy sessions generally last 15-20 minutes during which time the laser light is directed toward the affected area. Typically, people find the sessions to be very relaxing and liken the sensation to that of “a warm beam sunshine” shining on the body.

The Benefits of Laser Therapy

High Intensity Laser Therapy is an effective FDA-cleared, noninvasive approach to treating pain.  The benefits of laser therapy are many:

  • Relieves pain
  • Softens scar tissue
  • Calms muscle spasm
  • Resets the chronic pain cycle
  • Improves blood flow
  • Reduces inflammation
  • Improves nerve function
  • Speeds healing

 

HILT has been known to help with a variety of ailments, including:

Who Is Innovative Health?

Innovative Health is the trusted, all-encompassing chiropractic clinic serving Weston, Wausau, Rib Mountain, Schofield, Rothschild, and the surrounding areas.

Our team of experienced chiropractors have the ability to diagnose, treat, and manage of variety of chronic and acute disorders.

From High Intensity Laser Therapy and spinal decompression, to functional medicine and clinical nutrition counseling, Innovative Health is here to help you take back control over your lifestyle and health.

Feel better. Live better. Contact Innovative Health today.

Exceptional Care. Proven Results. A Legacy of Innovation.

Since 1987, Innovative Health in Weston, Wisconsin, has been a trusted leader in natural health. What sets us apart isn’t just our experience; it’s our commitment to bringing together science, innovation, and personalized care under one roof. Our team of experienced doctors offers a comprehensive range of services, including chiropractic care and individualized functional medicine treatment. A reputation for results has made us one of the largest and most respected chiropractic clinics in Central Wisconsin.

Are you ready to feel better?