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Veterinary Acupuncture and Pain Management
Laser Therapy
Veterinary acupuncture and pain management is able to offer class IV laser as part of a multimodal pain management plan for osteoarthritis and to help treat a variety of other conditions.
How does it work?
Laser therapy involves directing infra-red radiation into inflamed or damaged tissues to accelerate the body’s natural healing process.
The laser is placed in direct contact with the skin which enables light photons to penetrate the tissue and interact with molecules within the cells to cause several biochemical effects (photobiomodulation)
What does it involve?
Each session lasts anywhere between 1 minute and 30 minutes depending on the condition being treated. Treatment for arthritis tends to take the longest as we treat the painful joints as well as any associated muscle pain/spasm.
The number of sessions required depends on the condition. Some conditions will only require a few sessions.
For ongoing conditions such as arthritis, we would normally recommend an initial course of 6 treatments over the first 3 weeks, followed by long term treatment every 1-4 weeks depending on the duration of benefit.
What else do you need to know?
The treatment is pain free, non-invasive and safe. It is tolerated very well, in fact most patients enjoy their sessions!
It is compatible with any other treatment your pet may need, including oral medication, hydrotherapy, acupuncture and physiotherapy.
Your pet’s hair does not need to be clipped, they do not need to be sedated and you can remain with them at all times.
It is even covered by insurance (although we always recommend you check with your provider first).
Laser has the following effects:
Increases the temperature of the tissue which has a soothing effect and increases blood supply
Provides energy for the cells within the tissue allowing them to repair
Reduces the transmission of pain signals from the tissue to the central nervous system
Analgesic effects
Reduction of inflammation
Reduction of oedema
Reduction of muscle spasm
Wash out of pain inducing substances
Increased endorphin synthesis
Regulation of pain sensory conduction
Anti-inflammatory and anti-oedema effects
Vasodilation and alteration of the permeability of lymphatic vessels and capillaries
Wash out of pro-inflammatory mediators
Inhibition of production of inflammatory mediators
Biostimulating effects
Increased availability of nutrients, oxygen and growth factors due to vasodilation Activation of cellular functions
Restoration and regulation of the cellular energy metabolism
Stimulation of cell proliferation and differentiation
Encouragement of repair to damaged muscle fibres and nerve endings
Stimulation of matrix protein synthesis and organisation
Control of the formation and organisation of scar tissue
Examples of conditions that can benefit from therapeutic laser include (but are not limited to):
Osteoarthritis
Muscle Spasms / Contracture
Myofascial Pain (Trigger points)
Fracture repair
Wound healing
Muscle, Ligament and Tendon injuries
Intervertebral disc disease
Stomatitis / Gingivitis
Dermatological conditions (e.g. ear infections, lick granulomas, anal sac inflammation, anal furunculosis)
Feline cystitis
Further Information
If you would like any further information regarding laser therapy or your pets suitability for this treatment then please contact me via the online contact form or email me at vetacupuncturelincs@gmail.com.