Introducing Laser Therapy Pain Relief

 By: Tiki Cole, CVT

Murphy Road Animal Hospital is proud to announce a new advanced treatment in pain relief and improved healing time. The K Laser therapy is a drug free, surgery free, and pain free treatment. There is no patient sedation or restraint required and the experience is usually pleasant and comforting. During each painless treatment, laser energy increases circulation, drawing water, oxygen, and nutrients to the damaged area. This creates an optimal healing environment that reduces inflammation, swelling, muscle stiffness and pain. As the injured area returns to normal, function is restored and pain is relieved. During Laser Therapy the infrared laser light interacts with tissues at the cellular level, and metabolic activity increases within the cell, improving the transport of nutrients across the cell membrane. Laser Therapy has been widely utilized in Europe by physical therapists, nurses and doctors, as far back as the 1970’s. Now, after FDA clearance in 2002, Laser Therapy is being used extensively in the United States. Numerous studies show that Laser Therapy can help with osteoarthritis, joint pain, muscle sprains and strains, puncture wounds, post surgical pain, neck and back pain, hip dysplasia, chronic wounds, and burns. Treatments vary in length, but most sites require 2-8 minutes. A majority of patients exhibit greater comfort and mobility within 12-24 hours after laser treatment. Please feel free to stop by our hospital for a free demonstration, and to learn about how K Laser Therapy can help revitalize your pet.