Are you interested in an alternative to traditional medications? If you’re looking for a way to actually heal your body rather than just masking the pain, laser therapy might be a great option for you. Also known as “photobiomodulation,” this approach uses light energy that enhances your body’s natural healing process. This light helps reduce inflammation, ease pain, promote the repair of damaged tissues, and speed up the healing of wounds. Unlike medications that often only address symptoms, laser therapy aims to help your body heal from the inside out.

A Brief History of Healing with Light

Now, let's delve into a brief history lesson. It all started with a curious observation: Why do snakes sunbathe after shedding their skin? Researchers discovered that snakes have special cells in their skin, known as “photocells,” which absorb light and aid in their healing process. This intriguing finding led scientists to wonder if humans might have similar light-absorbing cells. After further research, they indeed found these cells deep within human skin, paving the way for the development of laser therapy.

How Laser Therapy Works

Next, scientists asked: How can we direct light to these cells to boost the body’s healing? This led them to experiment with lasers and different light wavelengths. Through their research, they identified a specific wavelength that could penetrate deeply into the skin and be effectively absorbed by these cells, unlocking new possibilities for healing.

Let’s break down the science in simple terms. Remember learning about cells in biology? Here’s where that comes into play. In laser therapy, the special light targets photocells in your skin. When these cells absorb the light, it stimulates the production of mitochondria, which are the energy powerhouses of your cells. This boosts the creation of ATP, the energy our body needs to heal. As a result, more ATP leads to increased blood flow to the injured areas, delivering oxygen and nutrients that are crucial for healing and recovery.

Real Results with Deep Tissue Laser Therapy

For the past 10 years, Deep Tissue Laser Therapy has been integral to our practice. We've achieved remarkable success integrating this treatment into our physical therapy programs. We've effectively treated conditions such as tennis elbow, golf elbow, lower back pain, headaches, TMJ, hamstring injuries, strains, and various wounds. If you're curious about our laser therapy success stories, take a moment to explore what others are saying about our Deep Tissue Laser Therapy.

Interested in Trying Laser Therapy?

If you are interested in trying out our deep tissue laser treatments, call us at 865-392-1033 or make an appointment at https://www.thriveptknoxville.com/make-appointment.