A Hot Take on Cold Laser

Have you ever wondered what it would be like if there were one type of medical treatment that could help treat a wide variety of different conditions? In the early 1900s, a professor named Andre Mester found himself inspired by Albert Einstein's theory of Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation or 'LASER' for short. Through his studies, Professor Mester happened to discover a way that lasers could be used in clinical settings for the treatment of medical conditions. Today, there are several different kinds of lasers, from high-level lasers strong enough to create and coagulate incision sites to low-level lasers used in podiatric treatments like cold laser therapy. Cold laser therapy has been studied, practiced, and FDA approved for over 20 years. It's been touted as an innovative, game-changing, and non-invasive alternative to many traditional treatments for several chronic podiatric issues. As a medical treatment, cold laser therapy painlessly penetrates the skin via low-level lasers to deliver light waves to areas affected by painful inflammation that can slow the healing process. In this process, cold laser therapy also:

Increases oxygen flow and blood supply to the affected areas

Improves the quality and speed of cellular repair to areas affected by damaging inflammation

Speeds up the healing process by stimulating a stronger immune response and increasing the circulation of the affected area.

Cold laser therapy can be used to treat several conditions:

Strained ligaments

Broken bones

Plantar fasciitis

Surgical incisions

Ulcers and flesh wounds

Nerve damage

And arthritis

For example, did you know that the success rate for the traditional surgical treatment of plantar fasciitis via incision is the same as a series of cold laser therapy treatments? Though cold laser therapy might take longer to get the same results, it's more affordable, less painful, and considerably less inconvenient than traditional surgical methods - you're back on your feet mere seconds after each treatment! Here at The Texas Foot Specialists, Dr. Bruce Miller and Dr. Gregory Mangum provide expert and specialized care to address all of your foot and ankle needs. From conservative to advanced surgical treatments, you can always count on us for quality and compassionate care. Contact us online to make an appointment at one of our conveniently located offices in Sugar Land, Pasadena or Houston.