Low-Level Laser Therapy in Halifax and Dartmouth
Low-Level Laser/phototherapy offers our patients safe, fast, and effective healing. Light energy penetrates the skin and is absorbed by the mitochondria of all cell types, where it is converted to bio-chemical energy, restoring normal cell function.
During the treatment, you will not feel anything. Unlike ultrasound, there is no heating effect, no limit to the number of treatments, and no risk of burning tissue. If you are sensitive, have metal or plastic implants, or a pacemaker, this treatment is safe.
Most treatments take between 30 and 60 minutes.
Low-Level Laser Therapy is administered by our chiropractors and physiotherapists, and is covered by your private health care plan.
Phototherapy can:
- Increase circulation and angiogenesis
- Reduce or eliminates acute and chronic pain
- Reduce inflammation and swelling
- Stimulate and improve nerve function
- Strengthen and repair bone and soft tissue
- Increase mobility and muscle function
Laser therapy can treat:
- Arthritis (osteo and rheumatoid)
- Carpal tunnel syndrome and other repetitive strain injuries
- Acute and chronic pain (post-operative, neuralgia, fibromyalgia or muscle tension/spasms)
- Soft tissue injuries, strains, and sprains
- Swelling and edema
- Inflammatory conditions (e.g., tendonitis, bursitis)
- Bone fractures and orthopaedic implants
Laser therapy is a safe, effective, and non-invasive way to treat pain and aid in the recovery of many conditions. Laser treatments work by releasing photons into the tissues surrounding the affected area that is being treated. These photons help in relieving pain, energizing cells, and increasing circulation to the injured area. If you are looking for laser therapy in Dartmouth & Halifax, Nova Scotia, contact Choice Health Centre today! We’ll set up an appointment for you and figure out whether or not laser therapy could reduce your pain.
What should I know before starting laser treatments?
There is always some apprehension that comes along with laser therapy – we always receive questions such as, “does it hurt?” or “is it safe?” It is understandable to be hesitant before receiving a new form of treatment that you may not be entirely familiar with. However, we can definitively say that laser therapy does NOT hurt and it IS completely safe!
There are a large variety of conditions that laser therapy can treat, including neck pain, shoulder pain, back pain and sciatica, arthritis, bursitis, disc injuries, TMJ, sports injuries, plantar fasciitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, migraines, soft tissue damage, and MORE! Laser therapy has even earned a reputation as being one of the safest, non-invasive treatment options on the market!
Laser treatments are also completely pain-free, despite some skepticisms. When you receive a laser treatment, you will feel little to no sensation at all, depending on the type of laser that is being used. What you may feel is a gentle, soothing warmth from the laser, that many patients report as being quite pleasant. Treatments typically last between 30-60 minutes and patients begin seeing results after just a few short sessions.
Adding laser therapy to your treatment plan:
Laser therapy can be used for both acute and chronic conditions, and treatments will be customized for your specific condition. Before determining your treatment plan, one of our dedicated, Dartmouth & Halifax, Nova Scotia physiotherapists or chiropractors will conduct a physical evaluation and assessment of your medical history in order to diagnose your condition and decide which treatments will best benefit you. Both the type of the laser and its strength will be dependent upon the results of your initial evaluation.
If you are suffering from pain, contact Choice Health Centre today! Laser therapy in Dartmouth & Halifax, Nova Scotia is limited, and our practice is equipped with the best methods and technologies for treating your pain. Schedule your appointment today and get started on the right path toward quick and effective pain relief!
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YOUR PATHWAY TO AMAZING PATIENT RESULTS
1. Book Your Appointment
Select your preferred location, service and provider. If you are not sure where to start, click here or call 902-404-3668 and we will help you.
2. We Listen
Our specialists listen to your concerns and work with you to create an individualized plan for your recovery.
3. Personalized Treatment Plan
In some instances, a combination of therapies will provide you more complete results, in less time. If so, our practitioners are trained to make the right referral, at the right time.
4. Integrative Approach
Our therapists will take the time to explain their findings, and work with you to create a treatment plan tailored to your specific needs and goals - on paper, that you get to take with you!
5. Celebrate Your Wins!
We believe that anytime you reach a milestone or accomplish a goal, you deserve to be celebrated! We will do our best to help keep you on track so that we can celebrate with you.
6. Wellness Services
We are not just a pain/injury clinic. We want to help you move, feel, and perform your best! Our team will make recommendations based on your needs and preferences to help not only maintain your results, but continue to thrive!