In brief, Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) primarily stimulates

the body’s cellular response to damage. In soft tissue injuries,

for example, LLLT rapidly increases the proliferation of growth

factor cells (i.e. macrophages, fibroblasts and mast cells in

particular) and is therefore widely used to accelerate tissue

repair and mobilise chronic conditions. With appropriate

protocols it can also effectively block pain message signals

through nociceptor suppression, stimulate acupuncture and

trigger points and increase endorphin release.

There is a large body of research to be found on the clinical

effects of low level laser. Website  www.omegalaser.co.uk

lists a selection of key research papers and there are a number

of publications giving excellent overviews of research and

treatment