LLLT, also called cold laser therapy or photobiomodulation therapy, is a type of phototherapy designed to repair tissue, reduce pain and inflammation, target fat and provide other benefits for patients in both medical and veterinary treatments. The capabilities of low-level lasers have been used in fat loss and pain relief for over 50 years.

During a treatment regimen, a small device emitting laser beam or visible non-thermal lasers is placed over the target area. The low levels of light penetrate the tissue without heating or damaging the skin.

Unlike traditional lasers, which use around 300 watts, cold lasers use between five and 500 milliwatts. True to their name, they don’t burn the skin or produce pain, and the FDA gives them NHN (non-heating instruments) classification. In contrast, a laser used for surgeries cuts through the skin and can lead to severe scarring and pain.

Around the world, laser therapy is rapidly becoming the choice for patients seeking painless, non-invasive, and drug-free treatments for a wide variety of injuries, pain syndromes, neurological conditions, and pathologies. It can heal wounds and fractures up to 60% faster and reduce the cost of treatment for many conditions. In the UK it has become the treatment of choice for whiplash injuries and shingles.

A treatment can take from 10 to 20 minutes. Many factors, such as the severity and depth of the condition, will determine the duration of a treatment and the number of visits needed to provide the maximum amount of relief. 

Following a laser therapy session, approximately 75-80% of patients notice an immediate improvement in their condition. Some patients, however, need 3-4 sessions before noticing an improvement in their condition. It is important to follow the clinician's recommended course of treatment. The majority of patients need 6 - 8 treatments while others might need 10-18 treatments.

Therapeutic Laser Therapy is about healing. It's not about masking or covering up a condition. When you feel better from this therapy...it's because you are better! Therefore, results have been found to be quite long lasting.

Most people feel nothing at all during treatment, while some may feel a slight tingling.

Low Level Therapy is very safe. It is FDA approved and has been used for over 20 years internationally. Extensive documentation and studies have shown it to be effective and safe. Your clinician will thoroughly, examine your records, evaluate your condition, and design a treatment program if laser therapy is appropriate for you. No side effects!

The number of sessions is largely dependent on the severity and type of your problem. For this reason, our clinic offers a consultation to determine what it will take to help your condition. Once it is determined that you are a candidate for laser therapy, a financial specialist will review the 3 payment options that we offer. Prices will range from $40 to $89 per visit for this procedure. It is a great investment for people suffering from all forms of pain!

We're located in the Decorah Chiropratic office at 405 College Dr in Decorah, Iowa.