One of the most exciting new treatment options for chronic pain is laser therapy. Most of us are familiar with laser surgery, but are not aware that laser may actually be used to successfully manage pain in many patients. Laser therapy has many benefits for our pets. Laser therapy uses laser waves to penetrate the affected area to relieve pain and stimulate healing. Our pets do not feel any discomfort during the treatment process.

Conditions that are treated by laser therapy are

• Arthritis
• Acute and Chronic Pain
• Back injuries
• Sprains and Strains
• Swelling and Inflammation
• Wound Healing

Benefits of laser therapy

• Non-surgical treatment
• No sedation required except in rare cases
• No side effects
• May be combined with other medications and treatments
• Quick results with most patients showing improvement in 12 to 24 hours after a single treatment
• Speeds healing process

   

Advantages of laser therapy over tradition medicine

• Does not require drugs or surgery

• No side effects (Most traditional medicines are prone to side effects over time and require laboratory monitoring.)

• Quick and convenient

• Often allows reduction or elimination of drugs in patients already on medications

Disadvantages

• Should not be used in cancer therapy, except for pain management

• Should not be used as sole treatment for infections