What is Photobiomodulation therapy
Photobiomodulation is a new, non-invasive and painless therapy which can be used to treat various medical conditions. Photobiomodulation (or PBM) treatment is also known as low level laser treatment (LLLT), low level light therapy (LLLT), phototherapy or photobiostimulation.
Photobiomodulation therapy is a therapeutic technique that uses light to stimulate cells in order to help the body heal itself. This therapy has been used for many years in Eastern Europe and Russia, but it has only recently started being used in Western countries. Photobiomodulation therapy is a new, non-invasive and painless therapy.
Research reviews show that it can be used to treat various medical conditions such as diabetic neuropathy, chronic pain, Alzheimer’s disease or Parkinson’s disease.
Red light therapy is also a form of photobimodulation therapy that has been used for centuries to treat skin conditions such as acne, eczema and psoriasis.
It’s also highly effective in treating muscle pain, joint pain and chronic pain. The benefits of red light therapy are many and varied. Red light therapy has been shown to be beneficial in reducing stress levels, improving sleep patterns and increasing energy levels. It can also help with weight loss by reducing appetite.
Red light effect on brain
As we see, Photobiomodulation is the process of using red and near infrared light on cells for therapeutic purposes. Red light’s beneficial effects on the brain uses a specific wavelength of light — infrared — which penetrates deep into the brain tissue and can stimulate the production of ATP, which can help improve cell function and repair damaged cells.
The use of red light for brain stimulation may help with a variety of conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, depression disorders. Read our research review article on benefits of low-level laser therapy to learn more.
Near infrared red light can be applied to the brain using PBMT helmet or cap devices as well as intra-nasal, intra-aural and intra-oral low-level laser applicators.
Laser therapy for pain
Low-level Laser therapy is a painless, non-invasive and drug-free way to reduce or eliminate chronic pain and inflammation using Photobiomodulation.
Photobiomodulation has been used for many years in medicine to treat various pain conditions. The laser’s energy stimulates the body’s natural healing process reducing inflammation. This process can decrease the severity of chronic pain. Therefore Laser therapy can be safe and effective treatment for pain and inflammation.
This type of phototherapy is used to relieve pain from conditions such as arthritis, tendonitis, bursitis, and other inflammatory conditions.
The laser light stimulates the body’s natural healing process by increasing blood flow to the area of injury. This helps reduce pain and inflammation.
The below image shows the state of red blood cells after 30 mins of 650 nm laser treatment.
How much does it cost to receive treatment for knee pain with laser therapy?
Knee pain is a common complaint. It can be caused by age, injury, or other medical condition. The most common treatment is to take ibuprofen and rest the knee. However, there are also other treatments that you can do at home. One of these treatments is low-level laser therapy. With this treatment, you will be able to relieve your knee pain in just a few sessions and it doesn’t cost have to cost much either!
The average cost for laser therapy for knee pain is between $200-$300 per session with up to 4 sessions per week recommended for the first month. One can also purchase LLLT devices based on your practitioner’s recommended treatment plan.
Similarly for other applications for several physiological and psychiatric issues, PBMT can be applied for benefits based on your treating practitioners advice.
Other alternatives to photobiomodulation therapy are magnetic therapy and pulsed electromagnetic field therapy.
