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Cold Laser is a special type of laser that produces a very focused, high frequency of light. When the laser is placed over damaged tissue, it causes a dramatic increase in the amount of energy the cell produces, which speeds healing time by 200%.
The laser stimulates a part of the cell called mitochondria. The mitochondria are responsible for producing the energy the cell needs in order to be healthy and function normally. When the cell is injured, the mitochondria slow down, and the cell isn't able to bring in a normal amount of oxygen and nutrition, which is necessary for healing. When the cold laser stimulates the mitochondria, the cell is able to bring in plenty of oxygen and nutrition, as well as push out toxins that build up from the injury, which speeds the healing process.
Because the laser is cooled, there is really no sensation during the treatment (it doesn't feel hot, painful, etc.). Because all of the healing is occurring at the cellular level, the person being treated rarely feels anything during the treatment. The effects after the treatment, however, are usually very noticeable. People usually report faster pain relief following the cold laser treatment. You may also notice improvements in other areas of the body, because as blood flows under the laser, the blood cells are also improved, which then takes these healing benefits throughout the body.
Cold laser is usually recommended for conditions that take longer to heal. It is also used when a person has scar tissue in the injured area. Scar tissue is weaker than normal tissues of the body, which makes the area easier to reinjure. In these cases, the problem area never heals completely, leading to a chronic condition that requires a lifetime of care to prevent it from flaring up. Cold laser is very good at helping scar tissue heal, which provides longer-lasting results.
