Below are some brief responses to common inquiries regarding BIOFLEX® Laser Therapy. Please feel free to contact us if you have more questions.
Laser Therapy FAQs
Low Intensity Laser Therapy is the use of low intensity lasers to treat musculoskeletal injuries, as well as chronic and degenerative conditions.
This advanced technology utilizes super-luminous laser diodes of specific wavelengths to treat tissue with photon energy. These particles of energy are absorbed by the mitochondria within a cell. Mitochondria’s function is to produce a fuel called ATP. Laser therapy increases the amount of ATP produced in the mitochondria thereby greatly accelerating the body’s natural healing process.
Laser arrays are placed in contact with the skin allowing light energy to penetrate tissue where it interacts with cells resulting in restoration of normal cell function. This enhances the body’s natural healing abilities, reducing inflammation and pain, improving range of motion, and reducing the need for medications and even surgery.
Low Intensity Laser Therapy does not heat or cut tissue. Unlike many pharmacological treatments that mask pain or only address the symptoms of the disease, Laser Therapy treats the underlying condition or pathology to promote lasting healing.
Yes. Hundreds of research studies have shown Laser Therapy to be safe and effective. Laser Therapy is non-invasive, non-toxic and non-thermal. Laser Therapy is beneficial rather than harmful to tissue.
No, the procedure is non-invasive, non-toxic, and non-thermal. As opposed to high-intensity lasers, the lasers used in this procedure are considered cold lasers as they do not produce heat and have no associated discomfort.
Treatments of Low Intensity Laser Therapy are virtually sensation free. The treatment causes no pain, and aside from the red laser diode getting a little warm on the longer treatments, patients should feel nothing other than the weight of the diode resting upon them.
Depending on the area being treated as well as patient factors, treatments typically take between 45 minutes to an hour. Larger areas, such as the lower back, will have longer treatments than would a smaller area, such as the wrist, as more area needs to be covered and more tissue needs to be illuminated and addressed thoroughly.
The number of treatments required will vary with regard to the individual problem as every patient and condition responds to Laser Therapy uniquely. The number of required treatments will also depend upon how acute or chronic the condition being treated is.
The BIOFLEX® Professional Laser System is a highly sophisticated therapeutic device that uses the benefits of precise red and near-infrared wavelengths of light energy from laser OR light emitting diodes (LEDs) that interact with photoreceptors to produce photochemical reactions that have a positive effect on cellular metabolism and recovery from damage and inflammation. The system was developed and engineered by Meditech International Inc., Canada. BIOFLEX® represents the most significant technological advancement in Laser Therapy.
For many years, various rehabilitation therapies such as ultrasound, interferential current, and TENS have been widely utilized worldwide to alleviate pain and encourage healing. However, unlike the BIOFLEX® Laser System, these treatments often yield disappointing results as they primarily address symptoms rather than the underlying issues. In contrast, BIOFLEX® targets the pathology at a cellular level, leading to deeper therapeutic benefits that can be curative in nature. At their best, alternative therapies serve merely as counter-irritants, temporarily enhancing circulation and promoting endorphin release, which offers only short-lived symptomatic relief. In contrast, our laser system alleviates inflammation, enhances blood supply to the affected area, and significantly boosts cellular energy—essential components for complete healing.
BIOFLEX® has been cleared by the FDA and Health Canada. The CE mark of approval has also been obtained and the manufacturing standards of UL and ISO have been met.
The only instances in which laser therapy should be avoided are treating over the womb of pregnant women and over the site of a cancerous tumor as the research on treating these areas are limited.
We also do not treat directly over the eyes or in close proximity to them. Patients are also asked to provide a list of medications prior to laser treatments as photo-sensitive medications may cause a hyper-sensitivity to laser treatments.
Please note that it is NOT a contraindication to have pins, metal plates, plastic, or pacemakers.
Nothing is necessary to do alongside laser treatments. If stretching or other exercises are needed, they will be prescribed on an individual basis. Laser therapy is a passive treatment; all you need to do is show up, we will do all the work. The great thing about it is that the healing effects of the laser continue to work long after treatments stop. Low intensity laser therapy initiates a process that lasts long after ‘the lights go out’.
Many extended medical plans do cover laser therapy under Chiropractic or Physiotherapy treatments. However, it varies between plans so you should check with your provider.