Joint pain is a common complaint suffered by many people from all walks of life. Mild joint pain whether it be in the knees, fingers, wrists, ankles, hips, hands or feet can be uncomfortable for sufferers. Sometimes there is associated feeling of heat or warmth around the joint. If the pain continues, it can cause stiffness and limit your mobility. Painful swelling also can compromise your ability to do everyday tasks and can affect your overall quality of life – preventing you from doing the things in life you love to do!
Some of the common joints prone to pain include:
- knees
- hips
- wrists and hands
- ankles
- feet
- shoulders
There is evidence that Low Level Laser Therapy can help can normalise damaged or injured tissue by reducing the inflammation. Laser light therapy can also assist in reducing healing time. Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) used directly on the joint or affected area acts to temporarily reduce the inflammation surrounding the joint and relieve the associated pain. The use of LLLT can accelerate the healing process and is ideal to be used immediately after injury.
The laser uses specific wavelengths of light and interacts with the cells and tissue. Passing through the skin layers (the dermis, epidermis, and the deeper subcutaneous tissue) it targets the site of pain directly. Once the light passes through the skin layers, it is absorbed and works at the cellular level to increase blood circulation, reduces inflammation and relieves pain. For people with mild joint pain, a reduction in pain and inflammation can mean improved mobility and overall wellness. With a reduced healing time it can mean you can get back to doing the things you enjoy doing in life!
