Cold laser therapy in Stamford, CT

When cold laser therapy makes sense

It's usually added to a plan when:

• You have a sprain, strain or tendon problem that's slow to heal
• Swelling and inflammation keep flaring up
• Arthritis makes your knees, hands or shoulders ache
• You want to recover faster from a sports injury
• You need a gentle option because adjustments aren't right for an area
• You'd like to rely less on anti-inflammatory medication

Laser therapy is rarely used on its own. Dr. Burstein will tell you whether it adds anything for your injury.

How it works

What “cold laser” means

Cold laser therapy, also called low-level laser therapy or photobiomodulation, uses light at specific wavelengths. It's called “cold” because, unlike surgical lasers, it doesn't heat or cut tissue. The light is absorbed by cells in the treated area, and research suggests it can help reduce pain and inflammation and support tissue repair.

What a session feels like

Nothing dramatic. You might feel slight warmth or nothing at all. The laser is held over the area for a few minutes, depending on the size and depth of the injury. You can drive, work and exercise right after.

Where it fits in your plan

Laser therapy is rarely the whole plan. It's most useful alongside adjustments and corrective exercise, especially in the early, inflamed stage of an injury or for joints that are too sore to work on directly.

What a visit looks like

1. Assess Dr. Burstein examines the injured area and confirms laser therapy is a good fit.
2. Protect You and the doctor wear protective eyewear while the laser is in use.
3. Treat The laser is applied over the area for a few minutes. Most people feel nothing, or gentle warmth.
4. Repeat A short series of sessions is typical, often combined with your other treatment.

Conditions it helps

Cold laser therapy is often part of the plan for:

Questions about cold laser therapy