What Is Cold Laser Therapy?
Cold laser therapy is a non-invasive, drug-free treatment that helps the body heal faster. It uses low-level light to reduce inflammation, ease pain, and speed up tissue repair. At Ortman Chiropractic, we often combine it with other treatments to improve results. For example, it works especially well for stubborn pain that doesn’t improve on its own.
How It Works
Here’s what happens during treatment:
- The laser boosts cell energy, so tissues repair faster.
- Blood flow improves in the treated area.
- Inflammation goes down.
- Damaged tissues start to rebuild.
In addition, sessions are quick, painless, and require no recovery time.
What Cold Laser Therapy Treats
Cold laser therapy can help with many conditions, including:
- Back or neck pain
- Arthritis (in the knees, hands, spine)
- Tendonitis & bursitis
- Sciatica & nerve pain
- Sprains, strains & soft tissue injuries
- Sports injuries
- TMJ (jaw pain)
- Plantar fasciitis
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
As a result, this therapy is one of the most versatile tools we use at Ortman Chiropractic.
What to Expect in a Session
A session is simple and stress-free:
- You sit or lie down comfortably.
- We position the laser device over the painful area.
- The light shines for 5–15 minutes.
- You may feel mild warmth, but there is no pain.
Therefore, some patients feel relief right away. Others need several visits for best results.
Is It Safe?
Yes. Cold laser therapy is FDA-approved and supported by clinical research. There’s no surgery, no medication, and no downtime. (National Institutes of Health (NIH))
Who Should Consider Cold Laser Therapy?
This treatment may be a good choice if you want to:
- Manage chronic joint or muscle pain
- Avoid pain medication or surgery
- Recover faster from a sports injury
- Heal more effectively after surgery
- Relieve conditions like sciatica, arthritis, or carpal tunnel
In short, cold laser therapy works best for patients who want safe, natural recovery options.
Why We Use It at Ortman Chiropractic
At Ortman Chiropractic, we focus on treating the root cause—not just masking pain. Cold laser therapy fits perfectly into that approach. It helps patients heal faster and maintain long-term results.
Finally, we often combine it with chiropractic adjustments and other therapies to create a personalized treatment plan.
Want to Try Cold Laser Therapy in Memphis?
If you’re curious about how this treatment could help you, let’s talk. Whether you’re struggling with long-term pain or a new injury, cold laser therapy may be the answer.
Call us today or book online to schedule your first appointment.