Low Level Laser Therapy:

It was Albert Einstein that first brought forth the idea of lasers and the possibility of light being used in a healing process. However, the Greek athletes of ancient times when first injured would lay in the sun, noting their injuries felt better after the exposure.

Low level laser therapy (LLLT) precipitates a complex set of physiological interactions at the cellular level that reduces acute inflammation, reduces pain, and accelerates tissue healing.

Acute inflammation reduction: immediately after an acute injury event, the body in response to the disruption of the integrity of vascular, soft tissue, connective tissue and neurological processes, initiates a series of biological responses. The inflammatory reaction consist of both vascular and cellular events. These events are represented by the symptoms of edema, inflammation, pain and functional debility. LLLT can be effective in mediating both the symptoms and the underlying inflammatory processes.

Pain reduction: the unique pain reduction abilities of LLLT have been extensively researched and documented in numerous clinical studies and medical papers. Increased in b-Endorphins both localized and systemic after LLLT irradiation have been clinically reported in multiple studies with subsequent pain reductions. The pain blocking effects of LLLT can be very pronounced by blocking depolarization of pain caring C-fibers. LLLT decreases Bradykinin levels which elicit pain by stimulating the nerves in the skin and viscera. Ion channel normalization in CA++, NA+, and K+ concentrations resulting in beneficial pain reduction results from ion concentrations shifts.

Tissue healing: one of the truly unique characteristics of LLLT is that it has the ability to actually promote and enhance healing, not just treat the symptoms. LLLT stimulates activity involving the body's own immune in a process know as phygocytosis. LLLT stimulates the secretion of growth factor and the simulation of collagen formation therefore reenforcing the damaged region. LLLT stimulates accelerated of epithelial cell regeneration speeds up wound healing and minimizes scarring and significantly reduces the chances of infection.

Conclusion: the FDA recently cleared LLLT for the treatment of a verity of medical conditions including carpal tunnel syndrome, neck pain, low back pain, inflammatory disease processes of joints, generalized muscle pain and the acceleration of wound healing. The U. S. Olympic team training facilities have just released statements of endorsement of LLLT for their athletes.

If you have any questions concerning Chiropractic care for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, don't hesitate to call Dr. Skaggs today, at Skaggs Chiropractic, LLC. 417-624-4242.  Remember Chiropractic first, Drugs second, and Surgery is always the last option.

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