Cold Laser Therapy in Brisbane
Cold laser therapy is a non-invasive modality that uses specific wavelengths of red and near-infrared light. It may be incorporated into a care plan for certain musculoskeletal and soft tissue concerns where clinically appropriate.
Laser Therapy has the following effects:
- Increases cellular energy production
- Stimulates blood flow and thus oxygen delivery to damaged tissue
- decreases pain, inflammation and swelling
- Activates and accelerates the healing process
- Prevents formation of scar tissue
Our Approach
At Stott Chiropractic, we have the only state of the art Multiwave Locked System full-body laser in the area. We may recommend this therapy based on your symptoms and our thorough examination. For some patients, this may be a stand-alone service; for others, we may incorporate it into your overall chiropractic care plan.
Conditions that may benefit from this therapy include:
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Hip pain
- Knee pain
- Muscle contracture
- Rotator cuff injuries
- Tendinopathies
How Your Body Benefits
At the cellular level, cold laser therapy boosts ATP synthesis – the energy currency of cells, increases RNA production, and promotes cell proliferation and differentiation. It also releases growth factors and other substances that enhance cell health. Moreover, it regulates proteins like MyoD, α-enolase, and PP1 that facilitate muscle reconstruction and inhibit pro-inflammatory interleukin production.
On a tissue level, cold laser therapy modulates inflammatory processes and remodels the extracellular matrix. It triggers myogenesis, helping rebuild damaged muscle fibres, and controls the production of structural proteins crucial for muscle contraction. Notably, it stimulates endothelial function, reduces edema re-absorption times, and prevents noticeable scar tissue formation. Furthermore, it can induce angiogenesis and nerve fibre regeneration, important for neuronal function and lymphatic and vascular regeneration.
Systemically, cold laser therapy has a three-fold effect: analgesic, anti-inflammatory & anti-edema, and biostimulation. It reduces inflammation, eases muscular spasms, and increases endorphin synthesis, thereby alleviating pain. Its anti-inflammatory and anti-edema effects are achieved through vasodilation, modulation of vessel permeability, and inhibition of pro-inflammatory molecules. The biostimulation effect is facilitated by an increased supply of nutrients, oxygen, and growth factors that activate cell functions, recover cell energy metabolism, and regulate cell proliferation and differentiation. This results in the recovery of muscle fiber and damaged nerve endings, modulation of matrix protein synthesis, and controlled scar tissue formation.
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First Visit, First Treatment
Following your assessment, where clinically appropriate, your first appointment may include a chiropractic adjustment or cold laser therapy to help you begin your recovery.
Convenient Care
Life is busy, so we’ve made getting care easier with same-day appointments, HICAPS on-the-spot claiming, and convenient on-site parking.
Meet Dr Andrew Stott
With over 20 years of experience, Dr Andrew Stott provides personalised care for patients of all ages, helping people move better, recover from pain, and stay active.
