Low level laser therapy (LLLT) is a special form of medicine that applies low power lasers or light emitting diodes (LEDs) to the surface of the body. It is simply another form of energy that is applied to human tissue to stimulate a physiologic response. Hungarian physician Endre Mester discovered the positive biological effects of Low Level Lasers, which are now FDA approved and CE certified in UK and European community. This is now used as an alternative medicine for
1. Wound healing
2. Smoking cessation
3. Tuberculosis
4. Temporomandibular joint disorders
5. Musculoskeletal conditions like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Oesteoarthritis, also, Rheumatoid arthritis.
Unyielding research on Low Level Laser Therapy has indicated that it is likely to be beneficial for the following discomforts:
1. Wound healing (diabetic ulcers, venous ulcers, bedsores)
2. Musculoskeletal conditions ( tendon, ligament, and muscle injuries)
3. Trigger points
4. Acute pain
5. Chronic pain
6. Chronic joint disorders
7. Neuralgia (nerve pain)
8. Diabetic neuropathy
9. Hair loss problem
Research has produced some contraindications of this treatment :
1. Cancer (tumours or cancerous areas)
2. Direct irradiation of the eyes
3. Photophobia or high sensitivity to light
4. During pregnancy, direct irradiation over the fetus or the uterus
5. Direct irradiation over the thyroid gland
6. Over haemorrhaging lesions
7. Symptoms of unknown cause
But there are plenty positive health effects and most of the negative effects can be avoided with a little precaution. The benefits of Low Level Laser Therapy are:
1. Acceleration of tissue healing ( muscle soreness, neck and back pain, non healing wounds.)
2. Increased localised blood circulation
3. Pain reduction
4. Decreased inflammation
5. Relaxations of tight muscles.
6. Cure headaches
Low level Laser Therapy devices are currently very popular but according to conventional medical authorities, though they reduce pain and provide temporary comfort, there is no reason to believe that it is better or more effective than other pain control therapies.
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