By Dr. Louis Granirer


The first time I watched star wars, I was six yrs old. I remember my friend going on and on regarding Darth Vader and C3PO. He was very fascinated by these characters. I, on the other hand, was intrigued by the light saber. I figured it was the coolest thing that I had possibly cast my young eyes on. The light saber was the laser sword that could slash through almost anything, and will just be averted by another light saber.

It was subsequently the first laser of any kind that I can recall, and I fought many mock light saber duels with other star wars jedi aspirants. I thought a laser of any kind was a dangerous and powerful weapon and not until years later, while visiting the dentist, did I realize it's healing capabilities.

Low Laser Light therapy or cold laser therapy is a treatment method that I have been investigating and interested in for several years. A lot of my co-workers have reported great outcomes with these equipments that it sparked my interest. The health advantages of the low level laser include:

Reduces inflammation Relieves both chronic and acute pain Speeds up tissue repair Increases the quality and tensile strength of the tissue Increases blood flow Motivates quicker clot formation and wound healing Stimulates the immune system Boosts nerve function Develops muscle tissue and collagen Helps produce healthy and new tissues and cells Aids in neuroplasticity Can be used on acupuncture points Can be utilized for desensitization to food intolerances

These are only some of the possible applications and outcomes.

Biological light receptors in tissue are known as chromophores. Chromophores have been studied to have an optimum therapeutic activation at 630nm to 635 nm wavelength. It's the triggering of these chromophores that creates many healing biochemical reactions. For example, as soon as a chromophore is activated the oxygen carrying capacity of blood in the region being cured increases by three times, which helps with the healing process. It is the coherency, collimation and polarization of the laser light that allows the light to enter the skin and stimulate the chromophore.

Some benefits of using low level laser therapy is the equipment can be used on an individual with a secure distance from the tissue and wound being managed. It can be administered through natural fiber clothing. Eye protection is not necessary for the patient or doctor. The person does not feel heat and has very little sensation, and it requires very little time to treat an area.

Ever since I have used low level laser therapy in my practice, I have witnessed fantastic results with plenty of patients. Recently, a patient visit my office after getting into a minor car wreck. Her neck was in spasm, and she could barely move her head towards the left. I pressed on her levator scapulae and trapezius muscles, and she answered with an "Ouch that is actually gentle."

I performed sweeping movements with the laser for about 90 seconds on both of these muscles. As Soon As I touched these muscles after utilizing the low level laser, she indicated that the pain had become much better and had about 60% reduced aches and pains within these muscles. Right after the laser treatment, I conducted a delicate spinal manipulation on her neck, and she stated that the adjustment was fluid, not agonizing, and she felt significantly better.

Another patient came into the practice with tennis elbow (pain around the lateral side of the elbow). I made use of the low level laser, and he reported a substantial decrease in discomfort soon after 6 sessions. There is an excellent article that covers low level laser treatment of tendinopathy in the journal Photomed Laser Surg, 2010.

Many people have uncovered what foods or allergens are a problem for their bodies by means of the nutrition response testing technique. I've lately introduced a desensitization technique that uses laser acupuncture to help the entire body to become resistant to these foods again. Right after using the laser on the master points and the patient complying with 3 weeks of refraining completely from these foods, many are already able to tolerate these foods again. Using the laser on these points functions as a form of rewiring, therefore, the entire body doesn't react in the same manner and responds far better to these foods.

As we carry on to discover and recognize the benefits of light as a therapy, may there be increased light in all of your lives!




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