Studies have shown that 60% to 80% of people in the US suffer from lower back pain, making it the 2nd most common ailment after headache. In addition to affecting the quality of everyday life, lower back pain is the most common reason for missing work. Every year, about $50 billion are invested in lower back pain therapies in the States, which makes its treatment very important.
Common lower back treatments include pharmaceutical medications, exercise, massage, and local heat applications, as well as alternative treatments such as chiropractic care, acupuncture, biofeedback, and ultrasound. Surgery is also an option for lower back pain, but the results are often poor and short-lasting.
Are you suffering from lower back pain? The Active Family Chiropractic Care Center is here to help!
Our new cold light laser system – Theralase TLC-2000 – uses specific wavelengths of light to speed up tissue healing, decrease pain, and reduce inflammation. Theralase can help treat more than 100 conditions including wounds, sports injuries, and dermatological conditions. In addition, it is also used as a weight loss and anti-aging treatment!
How Does Cold Laser Therapy Work Work?
Cold laser therapy (also known as low level laser therapy, biostimulation, or photobiology) is a painless light source treatment. Different lasers have different wavelengths of lights, ranging from 632 – 904 nm to have an effect on the function of fibroblasts (cells of connective tissue) in order to:
- reduce pain
- improve joint mobility
- stimulate nerve function
- treat musculoskeletal disorders
- boost cell regeneration
stimulate tissue repair
Is Cold Laser Therapy Safe?
The Theralase TLC-200 System is completely safe to use. It emits no vibration, sound, or heat. It is non-invasive, non-toxic, easily applied, highly-effective, and without any adverse effects.
Lower Back Pain Facts
Studies have shown that 60% to 80% of people in the US suffer from lower back pain, making it the 2nd most common ailment after headache. In addition to affecting the quality of everyday life, lower back pain is the most common reason for missing work. Every year, about $50 billion are invested in lower back pain therapies in the States, which makes its treatment very important.
Common lower back treatments include pharmaceutical medications, exercise, massage, and local heat applications, as well as alternative treatments such as chiropractic care, acupuncture, biofeedback, and ultrasound. Surgery is also an option for lower back pain, but the results are often poor and short-lasting.
Theralase for Treating Lower Back Pain
The cold laser wavelengths stimulate mitochondrion and cell receptors, reaching the cell’s DNA which controls the function of cells. In this way, the cold laser therapy promotes regeneration and healing of affected tissues including ligaments, cartilage, bones, tendons, etc. It’s worth noting that cold lasers affect only the tissues and cells that don’t function properly, leaving the healthy ones intact.
The most important effects of Theralase include:
- enzyme activity
- ATP (Adenosine-5-triphosphate) production
- capillary formation
- increased cell membrane permeability and polarization
- epithelial and collagen production
- analgesic effects as a result of increased endorphin production
- immune activity
- improved lymph and blood flow
- electrolytic nerve block
- improved antioxidant production
- improved tissue regeneration
- improved blood flow which results in increased anti-inflammatory effects
and more!
For all the above-listed reasons, Theralase TLC-2000 can provide lower back pain treatment that is quick, simple, and completely safe.
Contact Active Family Chiropractic Care Center for more information or to schedule a free consultation.
