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Cold laser therapy, also called low-level laser therapy (LLLT) or photobiomodulation, uses a focused beam of light to treat musculoskeletal pain and speed up tissue healing without cutting, burning, or breaking the skin. MK Chiropractic offers it in Chicago, IL as a complement to chiropractic adjustments, not every chiropractic office has this equipment, so it’s not something you’ll find at a standard adjustment-only practice. Dr. Mason uses it for conditions that respond well to added cellular support beyond what an adjustment alone provides.
Quick Facts Also known as: Low-level laser therapy (LLLT), photobiomodulation. Sensation: Warm and soothing, no discomfort. Mechanism: Boosts cellular energy production and circulation. Availability: Not standard equipment at every chiropractic office.
How Does Cold Laser Therapy Work?
Unlike a surgical laser, a cold laser penetrates the skin without burning or cutting. The light reaches into the underlying tissue and triggers increased cellular production of ATP, the energy source cells use to rebuild and regenerate themselves. It also increases circulation in the treated area, bringing more oxygen and healing nutrients to the tissue while helping clear out inflammatory byproducts. Together, that’s what drives the reduction in pain, swelling, and inflammation patients notice.
Who Qualifies for Cold Laser Therapy?
Cold laser therapy responds well to a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, especially ones that haven’t fully resolved with adjustment alone. Dr. Mason confirms the right fit during your evaluation. It’s commonly recommended for:
- Chronic back pain, low back pain, or neck pain
- Shoulder pain or other joint pain, including arthritis symptoms
- Plantar fasciitis and other foot pain
- Sports injuries, fractures, or auto accident injuries still healing
- Tendinitis, bursitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia, or nerve-related pain like neuropathy
What Results Can You Expect?
Cold laser therapy is built to support your body’s own repair process, not just mask discomfort in the moment. Patients typically see:
- Less pain, swelling, and inflammation without relying on medication
- Faster tissue healing, since the laser directly boosts cellular energy production
- More complete relief when paired with chiropractic adjustments than from either treatment alone
- A treatment most patients find soothing rather than something to brace for
Does Cold Laser Therapy Hurt?
No. Cold laser therapy doesn’t cause discomfort, most patients describe the treatment as warm and soothing while it’s being applied. There’s no burning, cutting, or recovery time involved.
How Long Does Treatment Take?
Sessions are quick, and most plans call for a series of treatments rather than a single visit, since each session builds on the last. Many patients notice some relief early on, but full benefit tends to build cumulatively over the course of treatment. Dr. Mason sets your specific schedule based on your evaluation and how you’re responding, not a fixed number handed out upfront.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, it doesn’t cause discomfort. Most patients describe the sensation as warm and soothing while it’s being applied, with no burning, cutting, or recovery time involved.
Most plans call for a series of treatments rather than a single visit, since each session builds on the last. Dr. Mason sets your specific schedule based on your evaluation and how you’re responding to early treatment.
Most health insurance plans are accepted, including Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Aetna, GeoBlue, and Harken Health, along with Medicare, auto accident, workers compensation, and personal injury claims. Dr. Mason is credentialed under Illinois Medicaid but is not in-network with Medicaid managed care plans such as BCBS Community Health, Meridian, or AmBetter. Our staff verifies your specific benefits before treatment starts, at no charge.
Cold laser therapy uses light to stimulate cellular repair and circulation, while radial shockwave therapy uses acoustic pressure waves to mechanically break up and stimulate healing in deeper soft tissue. Dr. Mason recommends one, the other, or both depending on how deep the affected tissue sits and what’s actually driving your pain.
It’s non-invasive with no cutting, burning, or significant downside for most patients, since it uses light rather than heat or force to work. Dr. Mason reviews your health history during your evaluation to confirm it’s appropriate before starting, the way he would with any treatment.
It’s one of the conditions cold laser therapy is used for, since the increased circulation and cellular activity it triggers can support nerve tissue as well as muscle and joint tissue. Dr. Mason evaluates your specific symptoms before recommending it, since nerve pain can have several different underlying causes.
Reduce Pain and Speed Up Healing, Without Surgery or Downtime
Chronic pain, swelling, and slow-healing injuries don’t have to mean months of waiting to feel better. Cold laser therapy at MK Chiropractic is built to support your body’s own repair process, often alongside chiropractic adjustments, for more complete relief. Reach out to schedule your evaluation and find out if it’s the right fit for you.