Low Level Light Therapy

Low level light therapy is the application of LED or laser light energy to tissue to obtain therapeutic benefits. The energy is used to improve cellular performance and leads to tissue repair and pain control. Light therapy is known for its healing and anti-inflammatory properties and has a variety of applications across many medical fields. Research on LLLT suggests that it can increase circulation, accelerate tissue repair, kill acne bacteria, decrease inflammation, improve skin tone, texture and clarity, and ease muscle and joint pain. New research has even shown that it may be possible to improve fertility in both women and men. For women in particular there seems to be the potential of great benefit.

In our office we use LLLT in our cosmetic sessions, for all types of pain conditions, Bell’s palsy and fertility. The product we use is FDA approved for multiple indications, including: arthritis, muscle spasm, muscle and joint pain, muscle tissue tension, joint and muscle stiffness, diminished local circulation and inflammatory acne vulgaris.

LLLT can be added on to an existing acupuncture session or can be a standalone treatment.