You may have heard about cold laser or low level laser therapy. But what is it exactly, and why is it used? What does it do? And how effective is it as a treatment? You’d be surprised! As research continues, the popularity of cold laser technology is growing. Here’s what to understand about cold laser or low level laser therapy, plus where to find it in Reno.
Cold laser therapy, AKA low level laser therapy or LLLT, is known as phototherapy. It uses a non thermal laser beam or beams to reduce pain and inflammation, promote tissue repair, and even stimulate fat loss, among other benefits. As the name implies, low lever laser therapy use very low wattage — somewhere between 5 and 500 milliwatts, depending on the laser and the application. These low levels mean the light can penetrate the skin without causing any damage or even any detectable heat.
Low level lasers can be used to stimulate cells in the muscles, ligaments, nerves, and cartilage. By stimulating the mitochondria in the cell, this form of therapy can trigger adenosine triphosphate (ATP) production, which promotes healing. Therapy is quick and completely painless, with no side effects or downtime. Here at Dr. McSweeney’s holistic chiropractic office in Reno, low level laser therapy is often used to treat pain in the back, neck, shoulder, or hips; for plantar fasciitis; for headache relief; for fat loss; and in a number of other applications.
Thousands of clinical studies have looked at the safety and efficacy of cold laser therapy, particularly in terms of pain relief. When you consider its other advantages — zero side effects or recovery time, which makes it a wonderful adjunct therapy to other treatments for a well-rounded approach to care — it’s easy to see why cold laser therapy is growing in popularity.
In Reno, you can experience the effects of cold laser or low level laser therapy yourself. Schedule a visit with Dr. McSweeney today!
You may have heard about Zerona body contouring or laser weight loss, and you might be wondering how it works. While Dr. McSweeney invites you to contact us directly to schedule a free consultation for answers to your specific questions, we’re sharing some information here too. If you’re considering laser weight loss with Zerona, start here. Read More
You may have heard about Zerona weight loss – maybe you read about it online or saw Dr. McSweeney featured on Channel 2 News. If you have questions about this FDA-approved, non-invasive, pain-free procedure, you’re not alone. But to understand how Zerona laser weigh loss works, you first need to understand the nature of fat cells. Read More
Dr. Lynelle McSweeney was featured on KTVN recently with Kristen Remington to discuss laser weight loss. The segment covers the ins and out of the Zerona laser and the benefits of resetting enlarged fat cells.
Watch the video by following the link below.
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Anyone considering laser weight loss – an FDA-approved, non-invasive, pain-free procedure available now at Dr. McSweeney’s office here in Reno – should understand the science that makes it possible. And to truly understand the science behind laser weight loss, it’s important to understand how fat cells themselves function. Read More
Dr. McSweeney offers a holistic, multi-technique chiropractic approach to better serve the individual needs of her patients. Now, she’s excited to expand her offerings with laser weight loss. The Zerona Z6, a cold laser technology, is FDA approved and completely non-invasive. There’s no down time, no pain or fatigue, and no side effects. If you’re committed to exercising and eating well, but you’re still struggling with stubborn body fat, it’s time to learn more about laser weight loss. Read More
