Cold Laser Therapy: Drug-Free Treatment for Joint and Muscle Pain

If you’re living with joint or muscle pain, you’ve probably tried a range of treatments from rest and ice to painkillers and physical therapy. But what if there was a safe, noninvasive, and drug-free option that could help your body heal faster and feel better? 

At Precision Rehab, our highly skilled team of specialists located in the Fresh Meadows area in Queens, New York City, and Little Neck, New York, offers cold laser therapy as a way to reduce pain and inflammation while promoting tissue repair. 

We’ll cover how it works and why more people are turning to it as a natural solution for pain relief. 

What is cold laser therapy? 

Cold laser therapy uses low-intensity lasers or light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to stimulate healing in soft tissues. 

Unlike surgical lasers, cold lasers don’t cut or burn your skin. Instead, they deliver light energy that penetrates deep into the tissue to: 

• Promote cellular regeneration 
• Increase circulation
• Reduce inflammation
• Ease pain 

The treatment is painless, quick (usually 5-20 minutes), and doesn’t require downtime. Most patients describe feeling a gentle warmth or tingling sensation during the session. 

What conditions can cold laser therapy help? 

Our team may recommend cold laser therapy to treat numerous musculoskeletal issues, including: 

• Arthritis and joint pain
• Tendonitis and bursitis 
• Back and neck pain
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Sprains and strains 
• Plantar fasciitis 
• Muscle spasms 
• Sports injuries 

Because it promotes healing at the cellular level, cold laser therapy is especially useful for chronic conditions or stubborn injuries that haven’t responded to other treatments. 

Benefits of cold laser therapy 

A significant advantage of cold laser therapy for muscle and joint pain is it’s drug-free noninvasive nature. It can be a great alternative or complement to medications, injections, or even surgery. 

Here are just some of the standout benefits: 

No downtime 

You can return to your daily routine right after treatment. 

Minimal to no side effects 

Cold laser therapy is generally considered safe for most individuals, including older adults. 

Speeds recovery

It stimulates your body’s natural tissue repair process and helps reduce inflammation. 

Combines well 

This treatment can be combined with other therapies and works well in conjunction with physical therapy, chiropractic care, or acupuncture. 

Customizable 

It is highly customizable and can target both small areas, such as a finger joint, and larger regions, like the lower back. 

What to expect during treatment 

At your session, you’ll sit or lie comfortably while we apply the laser device directly to the treatment area. Each session takes just a few minutes per site.

Most individuals require multiple sessions for optimal results. However, many of our patients begin to notice improvements after just a few visits.

The number of treatments we recommend depends on the condition being treated and your response to the therapy. However, because it’s safe and gentle, cold laser therapy can be repeated regularly and even used as a part of ongoing pain management. 

If you’re looking for a treatment that supports healing from the inside out, without relying on medications, cold laser therapy might be the solution you’ve been waiting for. 

Ready to learn more about this cutting-edge technology? Contact us to schedule an appointment at one of our offices today!