Laser Therapy in Gallatin, TN

Worldwide Medical Studies of LLLT Have Shown Safe and Proven Relief For The Following:

Arthritis / Joint Pain
Bursitis
Fibromyalgia
Knee Pain
Muscle Pain / Spasms
Shoulder / Rotator Cuff
Tendonitis
TMJ Pain / Dysfunction
Whiplash
Back Pain / Neck Pain
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Heel Spurs / Plantar Fasciitis
Migraine Headaches
Nerve Pain / Radiculopathy Sciatica
Sprain / Strain
Tennis Elbow
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Any many more…

How Does Low Level Laser Therapy Work?

Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) has demonstrated the ability to significantly accelerate and enhance the body’s natural defense and repair mechanisms in the presence of injury, sports and workout injuries, inflammation and with certain disease processes. LLLT is consistent in providing pain relief, reducing injury damage, loss of function and in facilitating a more rapid repair of damaged tissues creating stronger healed tissue structures.

It does this through the action of photo-stimulation of specific wavelengths affecting the light reactive biological cell receptors (chromophores) in the body.

This modifies the effects of injured tissue and reduces the overall duration of inflammation, while enhancing your body’s specific repair and healing mechanisms. This in turn reduces pain, spams and increases natural range of motion and flexibility of the injured area(s).

Multiple Clinical Studies Have Noted The Following Results of LLLT:

Increased collagen production
Increased vasodilation
Increased cell metabolism
Increased cell membrane potential
Increased microcirculation
Increased lymphatic response
Enhanced nerve regeneration
Reduced inflammatory duration
Increased pain threshold
Reduced edema magnitude
Increased tissue and bone repair
Increasedenzyme response

Depth of Tissue Penetration

Some 30+ years of scientific study and clinical research has provided us with detailed information on the reaction of biologic organelles (cell structures) to laser light. It has also shown us which wavelengths penetrate most deeply and what energy levels effect biological processes in the most desirable manner. We need to fully understand the relationship between the depth (from the skin surface) of the target tissue and the ability of the therapeutic laser light to reach that tissue.

The light from the laser distributes in the tissue in the shape of a ball or an egg . This is dependent on the wavelength of the light. Short wavelengths give a smaller and fairly round ball-shaped distribution, while longer wavelengths give a more eggshaped distribution. The shorter 632 nm visible red wavelength is more readily absorbed by blood and skin surface components, thereby limiting its tissue penetration.

The longer 830nm invisible infrared wavelength is not as readily absorbed therefore it has significantly greater depth of penetration. A greater amount of photons are delivered to the target tissue with the 830nm wavelength.

There is now ample clinical evidence that in contrast to other wavelengths, the 830 nm laser light produces specific beneficial biological reactions that are not produced by other wavelengths. This unique ability to stimulate greater response is the key to 830nm laser therapy.

What Makes The Difference In Successful Treatment with LLLT?

The answer to this question is essentially one of penetration and delivered energy. In the treatment of soft and connective tissue injuries and disorders, the goal is to deliver the most effective laser wavelength to the target tissue.

Success Is In The Photon

One of the major contributors to the effectiveness of low level laser therapy is the exchange of energy from light photons to the biological receptor.

In order to achieve any therapeutically significant response, there has to be sufficient photons delivered to the target tissue.

The availability of photons for stimulation is a function of both the appropriate wavelength and device power output.

These two factors determine the amount of photons reaching the desired location.

In treating conditions of greater than 1 cm in depth from the skin surface, the combination of the 830nm wavelength with a 30mW output produces the optimum photon beam.

Devices using other wavelengths and the very low 5-10 mW output lack the capability to supply adequate photon energy to deep tissue conditions.

Stimulates Increased ATP Production

Laser therapy has been used by leading scientists and clinicians around the world for over 20 years. In Japan, where laser therapy is considered a preferred medical practice, Dr. Noriko Mochizuki et al published a clinical study on the effect of laser therapy and ATP production.

In that study, the scientists found that tissue levels of ATP were significantly increased when the target area was irradiated with 830nm wavelength laser light. The study further stated that this beneficial increase in ATP production was not the result of temperature modification, but rather a direct response to the effect of laser light photons.

This study also showed that while 830 nm wavelength laser light stimulated ATP increases, laser light at 632nm had no stimulatory effect on ATP production.

This study along with a host of other clinical reports confirm the singular ability of the 830nm laser wavelength to stimulate cellular responses that result in accelerated metabolism and repair.

Since ATP functions as the primary fuel for cellular activity, stimulated increases of this energy source greatly enhances cellular ability to perform and complete biological processes.

Cold Laser Results in Increased Endorphins

Clinical studies done by Dr. Laakso et al from Royal Brisbane Hospital in Australia have confirmed that significant increases in plasma levels of endorphins resulted from 830nm laser irradiation. This same study showed that low dose diation do not result in significant increases in endorphin levels.

It is also important to note that this study confirmed that the 30mW power output provides better results than the low power, 5-10 mW units in endorphin stimulation.

The ability of the 830nm wavelength to stimulate the production of pain reducing plasma endorphin levels, while other wavelengths did not, is important when clinicians are treating painful conditions.

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If You Are Suffering From Any Of These Chronic Conditions :

Arthritis / Joint Pain
Bursitis
Fibromyalgia
Knee Pain
Muscle Pain / Spasms
Shoulder / Rotator Cuff
Tendonitis
TMJ Pain / Dysfunction
Whiplash
Back Pain / Neck Pain
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Heel Spurs / Plantar Fasciitis
Migraine Headaches
Nerve Pain / Radiculopathy Sciatica
Sprain / Strain
Tennis Elbow
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Any many more…

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Since my 20s I've struggled with lower back pain due to sports, heavy weight lifting and just not taking care of my body. When my back locked up, most of the time I'd just lay on the floor until the pain was bearable and it would eventually just go away. Tried PT a few times and while that helped it didn't resolve my issue. Now in my 60s my body just doesn't respond like it use to and I couldn't shake my latest back pain. Being totally against surgey, I decided to give Dr Mark Groff and his team a try. In my initial consultation with Dr Groff, I realized I'd made the right choice! My lower back issue was explained in detail, language I understood, and backed up with stats. "The what and the why" was laid out there and so was the plan to fix/heal me, not just get me pain free. Throughout my treatment I could tell my back was responding in a very positive way ... something totally different than I had experienced before. The decompression process just makes since once you're educated about it and your personal situation. Now, just a few days ago my 20 year old son landed in the ER with pretty much the same lower back issue but more severe. We were transferred to another ER and ALL we heard was surgery was needed. Respectfully, we wanted a second look and of course my experience lead us to Dr Groff and staff. After looking at my son's MRI, Dr Groff said we can heal you without surgery. With no pressure and full understanding, my son made his decision to go with decompression therapy as well ...it just made sense. Now he's confident he is on a healing path and in better spirits knowing surgery wasn't the only option.
     
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The entire team was professional and supportive, making each visit comfortable and reassuring. After several sessions, I noticed a significant reduction in my pain, and I finally feel like I can get back to my normal activities. Thank you, Dr. Groff and team, for your expertise and dedication—you’ve truly changed my life! Five stars all the way!
     
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