Chiropractic, Laser Therapy (LLLT 635nm) & Other Treatment Modalities
Low Level Laser Therapy is a hands-off therapy used to treat soft tissue injuries. It is a cold laser meaning it is not heat producing and non-ionising (no heat, not cell alteration or damage). Cold laser helps to block pain, increase blood flow for healing, reduces inflammation, increase joint mobility and repairs cell damage helping to build more cells to heal the injured area e.g. bone bruising, bone fractures, muscle, tendon ligament healing. Chiropractic care & LLLT are a great combination. Speak with your Chiropractor as laser therapy can help with more than just injuries.
Chiropractic neck adjustments are very gentle and administered in a very controlled manner. All precaution's are taken prior to administering this technique from taking a detailed case history, Chiropractic, Orthopaedic, Neurologic and Physical examination ensuring it is safe to do in every individual case.
Back Pain & Laser
In some cased adjustments by hand may not be the right technique to use due to certain conditions. Here at Indygo Chiropractic we adapt our techniques to provide a safe, gentle and effective approach with patients who have certain conditions. Activator Methods are helpful and effective in most cases.
We use mobilisation techniques with patients who have low bone density e.g. osteoporosis to provide effective chiropractic care safety and for best result.
Shoulder Laser Therapy
Ankle & Foot Laser Therapy
Neck Pain & Laser
Chiropractic lower back adjustment are gentle, specific done by the hand with speed and control to gently unlock your joints that are stiff and tender from busy lifestyle choices we make on our world. All techniques are administered based on a thorough case history, exam and explained to you before your care begins.
The XLR8 Laser unit is great and helps with neck pain, spinal arthritis (spondylosis) neck sprains, pinched nerves, disc pain & herniated discs. Lasers can be used with rehab exercises to help strengthen the nerves & muscles to stabilise the joints.
We also have the EVRL Laser (Violet & Red combo which works best on the nervous system & has a antimicrobial affects which helps to destroy bacteria which can slow healing down, especially with disc injuries. The EVRL is best suited to stimmulate the nerves.
It is not uncommon to see patients involved with manual lifting, desk jobs and sports such as golf, tennis, badminton, weight lifting, Cross - Fit etc. It's a great way to get you moving and back to your chosen activity.
We see many ankle injuries from patients involved in gyms, running clubs and from unfortunate accidents resulting in ankle ligament sprains and strains.
Knee Laser Therapy
Knee soft tissue injuries are common with runners, footballers, golfers, and gym goers. Laser helps these populations. We work with patients to manage their pain due to osteoarthritis.
Hip Laser Therapy
We can help to manage hip pains caused by osteoarthritis.
Brain & Laser Therapy
Laser used on the brain may help with improving the function of the brain and its connection with the body especially after concussion. It is used in cased to help with balance & coordination with rehabilitation exercises. Laser treatment may be useful to help manage certain neurological condition's. Speak to your Chiropractor to see what conditions laser therapy may be able to help manage.
Other Soft Tissue Techniques
There are additional techniques used with chiropractic care to help aid further healing and corrections such as massage, deep tissue massage, IASTM (Instrument Soft Tissue Mobilisation; a techniques used to help release fascia aiding improved movement), Western Medical Acupuncture (getting deep into the more stubborn muscle knots, Myofascial Cupping (mobilising tight muscle's and fascia and boosting healing from soft tissue injuries) and heat treatment for muscle relaxation and increased blood flow for those tired over worked muscles.
Your Chiropractor will tailor your treatments according to your case and your needs.
LLLT: Laser Research & Benefits of Laser Therapy
LLLT we use are Class 2; non-thermal. When looking at research on lasers remember not to be confused with research conducted with lasers that produce heat.