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Treat Knee Pain with Low Level Laser Therapy

Written By Texas Spine & Sports Rehab Clinic on December 19, 2019

Knee Pain Treatment in League City Texas Approximately 20% of the U.S. population has suffered from knee pain caused by injury or osteoarthritis. While this incidence increases with age, knee surgery may not be the best treatment option because it's invasive and expensive. 

Also known as cold laser therapy, low level laser therapy is a pain-free, non-invasive knee pain treatment alternative. 

How Does Low Level Laser Therapy for Knee Pain Work? 

This procedure involves exposing your tissue to low levels of red, near-infrared light with the help of a small handheld laser device. The light energy penetrates your skin and affected tissues where it triggers a physiological reaction that promotes self-healing and reduces inflammation. 

Besides knee pain, low level laser therapy can also treat a range of conditions, including:

  • Arthritis
  • Tendonitis 
  • Muscle pain 
  • Fibromyalgia 
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome

Different conditions may require varied laser wavelengths for treatment. 

What Happens During Low Level Laser Treatment?

Lasers can damage your eyes when you look directly into them. Thus, you'll be asked to use protective eyewear during the procedure. 

The specialist will hold the laser device to the skin around your knee area for a few minutes. The length of the procedure is determined by the size of the area affected and the specific condition you may have.

The tissues of the affected part will absorb the light energy which promotes the regeneration of damaged cells.

For full recovery, you may need more than one session. The frequency and number of sessions will depend on the severity of your knee pain. 

However, not everybody is a good candidate for this knee pain treatment. If you have wounds around the knee area, for example, you may not be considered for low light laser therapy. 

Non-Invasive Knee Pain Treatment in League City, TX

If you're looking for cold laser therapy for your knee pain in League City, our dedicated team at Texas Spine & Sports Rehab Clinic, LLC can help. Dr. Alfredo Vazquez has decades of experience treating patients for a wide range of musculoskeletal injuries. 

Call us today at 832-647-0761 to schedule an appointment


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