Guide to Cold Laser Therapy for Animals
You might have heard of cold laser therapy being used in human care – and the many ways it can be useful. The truth is that your animals can receive the same benefits.
Cold laser therapy is a technique that uses low levels of laser light to address various conditions, including but not limited to:
- Wounds
- Strains
- Sprains
- Inflammation
- Osteoarthritis
- Dental procedures
- Digestive disorders, such as inflammatory bowel disease
- Degenerative joint disease
- Recovery from surgery
- Bone fractures
- Bursitis
- Back pain
- Arthritis
- and more
How Exactly Does It Work?
When the laser light passes through the soft tissues of the target area, it penetrates deep into muscles and bones. The process stimulates a healing response in the cells, which leads to several different processes, including:
- Increasing blood flow, which speeds up healing
- Decrease in inflammation
- Relaxation for muscle tension and spasms
- Promotion of endorphin release, which is the body’s natural way of fighting pain
- Decrease in nerve sensitivity
- Increase in the flow of oxygen and healing nutrients
- Encourages the healing of bone fractures
Such benefits lead to natural healing and relief without the use of invasive procedures or medications.
Is Cold Laser Therapy Safe for Animals?
Cold laser therapy is safe for animals when performed by experienced providers, like Dr. Debenedetto-Iared at Animal Chiropractic Group in Clovis, CA, and the Central Valley. The technique stimulates the body’s natural healing processes, making it a very safe procedure. Your pet might feel a tingling sensation as these processes take place, but there is nothing painful to worry about.
If you’d like to learn more about cold laser therapy and if it can benefit your pet in Clovis, CA, and the Central Valley, call (559) 681-7552 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Debenedetto-Iared at Animal Chiropractic Group.
Cold laser therapy is one option among a variety of treatment approaches that can potentially alleviate pain symptoms without the use of surgery or drugs.