Laser Therapy | Laser Treatments | Dublin, Ireland
At Dublin Physical & Chiropractic we use laser or light therapy in individually tailored treatment programs for our clients. Laser therapy is an alternative, natural technique, that does involves injections or surgery – it works with the body’s natural healing processes. Light therapy treatments have gained popularity in recent years as more and more research is being published each year,
At our clinic our physical therapists use high-powered lasers in combination with techniques such as exercise or hands-on techniques, and spinal decompression to treat acute and chronic neurological and orthopaedic conditions, such as low-back aches and meniscal tears [1].
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High-Powered Class IV – Relieving Pain
In the clinic we treat a wide range of orthopaedic conditions, such as ankle sprains and low-back spasms and aches, with light [1] [2]. These focused, high-powered therapeutic lasers effectively reduce symptoms and promotes the body’s natural, normal healing processes. It is completely painless, and many of our clients actually find the warmth from the light soothing.
If you are curious about laser therapies, call us today on (01) 254 4800, and book an appointment with one of our qualified physical therapists for a consultation.
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What Is Cold Laser Therapy? Is It The Same Lasers Used In Hair Removal?
The Class IV lasers, even though it is the powerful, it is still considered a cold laser therapy as it applies a relatively low level of heat compared to lasers, for example, used in cosmetics, for hair removal, and in surgical procedures for the removal of tutors.
What To Expect
At Dublin Physical & Chiropractic our physical therapists use the laser in combination with other therapeutic treatments (such as chiropractic, non-surgical spinal decompression, exercise, or massage) to reduce dysfunction and discomfort and improve function.
During your initial consultation, your physical therapist will gather your history and perform a thorough clinical assessment to objectively measure your degree of limitations and areas to improve during treatments.
Your physical therapist will then decide if this form of therapy would be beneficial for you, for example, if you have signs of inflammation, such as redness or swelling, and add it to your treatments.
If so, they will start a course of, generally, 6-10 sessions. During your treatment each session, your therapist will use the laser on the affected area for 15 to 20 minutes.
You may feel results 12-24 hours after the session. Your physical therapist will also prescribe exercises to perform at home in between sessions to future promote optimal recovery. Many of clients treated at the clinic with light feel the difference after one session.
High-powered light can be used to reduce symptoms associated with many joints and conditions, such as the following [3][4][5].
- Arthritis.
- Achilles Tendinitis.
- Ankle Sprains.
- Carpal Tunnel/ Repetitive Strain Disorder.
- Foot and Ankle.
- Hips.
- Knees.
- Morton’s Neuroma.
- Neuropathy.
- Non-Healing Wounds.
- Plantar Fasciitis.
- Tennis Elbow
- Shoulder.
- Back.
- Neck.
- Herniated Disc.
- Sciatica.
- Rotator Cuff Tear.
Is There A Risk To Damaging The Skin?
The Class IV laser (approved by the FDA in 2006) penetrates deeply while remaining non-invasive, and causes no damage to the skin – as long as it is in the competent hands of a trained professional. This kind of high powered laser is used to treat the same conditions as the cold laser, however, the Class IV is capable of reaching depths of 6 to 9 inches, with a treatment beam of up to 3 inches.
How Does The Laser Work?
How I describe to my clients in practice how it works is that it is a form of energy, much like how photosynthesis works to stimulate the growth of plants, light therapy works in a similar way to stimulate a biological change in the cells of the muscle, tendon, or joint that is exposed to the light. It is simply a form of energy that promotes a change on a cellular level, rebuilding stronger fibres that have been damaged due to injury or degeneration.
The near-infrared light that we use in the clinic increases oxygen-rich blood to the area – nourishing the damaged fibres and flushing them of debris, like damaged cells.
Just like how blue light is utilised in hospitals to reduce bilirubin in the blood of new born babies- near-infrared light, an invisible light that increases mitochondrial activity and ATP (or energy) production in tissues like muscle tissue and tendon tissue to promote the body’s natural healing process [6]. Another example of ‘photobiostimulation’ is how a bright winter morning affects our mood – it wakes us up and makes us feel happy.
The Health Benefits
Here are the benefits of high-powered light:
- It is 100% natural – no drugs, no surgery.
- It works with the body’s natural healing processes.
- It reduces inflammation.
- It reduces wear and tear.
- It reduces swelling.
- It reduces the bruising.
- It increases range of motion.
- It improves function.
- It promotes stronger, more organised fibres to form.
- It only takes 15-20 minutes per session to be effective – as opposed to 120 minutes of class II or III powered lasers to have the same effect.
- It speeds up the recovery process.
How Can You Get Started?
Contact our clinic at 01 254 4800 to schedule an initial consultation to determine if your clinical case is suitable for light therapy. Our clinic is located in Dun Laoghaire in Dublin, Ireland.
We offer free parking to all our clients, so you don’t have to worry about parking.
Visit Us In Dun Laoghaire, Dublin Ireland
Our physical therapy & other services extend throughout Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown including Blackrock, Cherrywood, Stillorgan, Rathfarnham, Shankill, Cabinteely, Foxrock, Clonskeagh, and Killiney.
Our clinic is located just outside of the center of Dun Laoghaire and is between Deansgrange and Monkstown. You can find our building entrance on Lower Mounttown Road, across from Woodland Park. We are a 30-second walk from Dublin Bus stop 2031 which is outside of Mccormick’s Pub.
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References
[2] High Intensity Laser Therapy for MSK Conditions
[4] Treatment of Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy: Systematic Review and Recommendations
[6] Review on the Cellular Mechanisms of Low-Level Laser Therapy Use in Oncology
