Cold Lazer

I am currently experimenting with cold lazer therapy (also called low level lazer therapy) as a treatment for tinnitus, although it has many applications.  It is a relatively new technology featuring healing light that can be used to target acupuncture points and/or deep tissue (bones, muscles, organs, nerves, etc.).  Cold lazers have been used more extensively as a healing modality for animals, but are proving to be successful beyond veterinary practice.  So far the FDA has sanctioned the use of cold lazers for osteoarthritis of the hands, but various doctors and practitioners are already using them to treat other things as well.

Cold lazer therapy is non-invasive and has been successful in treating many issues including, but not limited to, acute and chronic pain, ligament sprains, muscle strains, soft tissue injuries, tendonitis, arthritis, tennis elbow, back pain, bursitis, carpal tunnel, and fibromyalgia.

How does it work? The cold lazer delivers certain light energies (photons) to damaged cells.  Photons absorbed by the cells stimulate mitochondria to accelerate production of ATP.  This biochemical increase in cell energy is used to transform cells from a state of illness to a stable, healthy state. 

The application of the cold lazer is easy.  It is extremely safe, non-toxic, and non-invasive. There are no side effects and no pain.  It is highly effective (some studies say more than 90% efficacy).  It is a superior alternative to medications with side effects, and invasive surgeries, and works synergistically with other modalities like chiropractic, acupuncture, and physical therapy.

Still, my personal verdict is out.  After 10 sessions with a practitioner, I rented a unit (for a week, possibly two) to use at home more frequently.  If nothing else, this is another stone to turn in my search for help with tinnitus - another hopeful avenue I must pursue.  In the meantime, we’re also treating other family members for other things: shoulder pain, back pain, varicose veins, prostate infection, heart failure.  It’s one-treatment-for-all-issues because it works at the cellular level to assist the body’s natural healing.  I like that!