Laser Therapy in Rocklin

Treating Pain

Laser therapy on knee We have become experts at treating both acute and chronic pain. Through thousands of patient visits, our doctors understand that each patient is unique and therefore may require unique or customized therapies. We are experts at helping patients find the best treatment plan for them.

Pain, pain, pain!

Acute pain (pain that lasts less than six months) and chronic pain (on-going pain sometimes of unknown origin) is a huge problem in the United States:

70-85% of us will experience some form of back pain in our lifetime ^[1]
Over 10 million people will experience neck pain
Over 10 million will people suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome ^[2]
22% of the U.S adult population has been diagnosed with arthritis by their doctors. By 2030, 67 million people will have been diagnosed with arthritis ^[3]

Help, help, help!

As doctors, we must balance treatment of your pain against the potential negative side effects of some treatment options. The therapies we make available at Riffey Chiropractic have been adopted for use because we feel these options provide the greatest benefit to our patients while minimizing harmful side effects.

Low-level laser therapy (LLLT, for short) is one of those treatment options. It is another bullet we have in our treatment arsenal for our patients who suffer from acute or chronic aches and pains and who also want to:

Reduce neck pain ^[4]
Possibly reduce their pain medications
Consider before surgical intervention

Improve sleep
Many other potential benefits

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it hurt? What does the treatment feel like?

There is little to no sensation during treatment. Occasionally, the patient may feel a mild warmth or tingling sensation.

Are there any side effects or associated risks?

During more than 20 years of use by healthcare providers all over the world, very few side effects have ever been reported. A patient allergic to light may get a rash or blister lasting a few days. Occasionally, some old injuries or pain syndromes may feel aggravated for a few days as the healing response is more active after treatment.

How long does each treatment take?

The typical treatment duration is 5-15 minutes depending on the size of the area being treated and the condition being treated.

How often should the patient be treated?

Acute conditions may be treated daily, particularly if they are accompanied by significant pain. More chronic problems respond better when treatments are received 2-3 times per week tapering off to once per week or once every other week, with improvement.

How many treatments does it take?

This depends on the nature of the condition being treated. For some acute conditions, 1-6 treatments may suffice. Those of a more chronic nature may require 1-15 (or more) treatments. Conditions such as severe arthritis may require ongoing periodic care to control pain.

How long before the results are felt?

You may feel improvement in your condition (usually pain reduction) after the very first treatment. Sometimes you will not feel improvement for a number of treatments since laser therapy has a cumulative effect. Results are often felt after 3-4 sessions.

Can it be used along with other forms of treatment?

Yes. Laser therapy is often used with other forms of therapy including physical therapy, chiropractic adjustments, massage, soft tissue mobilization and electrotherapy. It is also used after surgery. Other healing modalities are complementary and can be used with laser to increase the effectiveness of treatment.

Let Riffey Chiropractic Help

Laser therapy is used world-wide to treat acute and chronic pain, maintain wellness and improve health and athletic performance. Our laser delivers pain-free therapy in the form of light energy units – called photons – to damaged cells. Researchers believe that the damaged cells absorb photons to help stimulate the mitochondria and transform cells to a stable and healthy state.

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[1] National Institute of Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[2] University of Maryland Medical Center, “Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – Risk Factors”

[3] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, “Prevalence of Doctor-Diagnosed Arthritis and Arthritis-Attributable Activity Limitation – United States, 2007-2009″, October 8, 2010, Vol 59, no. 39.

[4] Chow, Roberta T., et. Al, Efficacy of low-level laser therapy in the management of neck pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized placebo or active-treatment controlled trials. Lancet, 2009.

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