Laser therapy can be taken as a stand-alone treatment or combined with osteopathy. From the latter part of January 2022 Rivermead Osteopaths are trialling a laser therapy machine in the clinic. If this trial proves successful we will install laser therapy treatment as a permanent option.
– Laser therapy might help you become more comfortable and go from dismayed to happy!
Laser therapy works at a cellular level. It promotes changes that increase energy in the cell, this has the effect of speeding up healing and reducing inflammation. It also works to reduce pain by reducing the stimulation of the nerves at the area.
The general benefits of laser therapy are:
- It is non-invasive.
- Painless to receive.
- It is time efficient, often just 3-10 minutes.
- Benefits are sometimes felt within minutes.
The problems laser therapy can be helpful in treating are:
Muscle spasm and back pain
Arthritis
Sprains and strains
Back pain
Hip pain
Knee pain
Sciatica
Bursitis
Tendonitis
Haematoma and oedema
Sports injuries
