At Lobacz Chiropractic in Evansville, we offer Cold Laser Therapy (also known as Low-Level Laser Therapy or Photobiomodulation) as a safe, effective treatment option. Laser therapy uses focused light energy to help reduce inflammation and support cellular healing. It’s gentle, painless, and commonly used to decrease pain and improve recovery in muscles, joints, and soft tissue.
Dr. Andrew Lobacz, with nearly 22 years of experience, incorporates Cold Laser Therapy into personalized care plans to help patients find relief and accelerate healing without medications, injections, or surgery.
What is Cold Laser Therapy?
Cold Laser Therapy delivers specific wavelengths of low-level light energy deep into tissues without generating heat. Unlike surgical lasers that cut or burn tissue, cold lasers stimulate cellular function at the mitochondrial level. This process is completely non-invasive, painless, and requires no downtime.
It is an excellent option for both acute injuries and chronic conditions where inflammation and poor cellular energy slow down natural healing.
How Cold Laser Therapy Works
- Increases cellular energy production (ATP) for faster repair
- Reduces inflammation by modulating key inflammatory markers
- Improves blood flow and oxygenation to treated areas
- Stimulates collagen production and tissue regeneration
- Provides a natural analgesic (pain-relieving) effect
- Supports nerve healing and reduces nerve-related pain
Conditions That Respond Well to Cold Laser Therapy
- Neuropathy and nerve-related pain
- Knee pain and osteoarthritis
- Shoulder pain, rotator cuff issues, and frozen shoulder
- Plantar fasciitis and heel pain
- Tendonitis (Achilles, patellar, tennis elbow, etc.)
- Back and neck pain
- Muscle strains, sprains, and soft tissue injuries
- Arthritis-related joint pain and stiffness
- Post-injury recovery and swelling reduction
Benefits of Cold Laser Therapy
- Completely painless and non-invasive
- No side effects or downtime
- Drug-free pain management
- Accelerates natural healing processes
- Can be safely used alongside chiropractic care and shockwave therapy
- Quick treatment sessions (often 5–15 minutes)
- Suitable for both acute and chronic conditions
Our Cold Laser Therapy Program
Treatment is delivered as part of a structured, phased program tailored to your specific condition:
- Initial Phase: Pain reduction and inflammation control
- Healing Phase: Accelerated tissue repair and improved function
- Maintenance Phase: Long-term wellness and prevention of recurrence
Realistic Expectations
Many patients notice reduced pain and improved comfort within the first few sessions. Deeper healing benefits, such as better mobility and reduced stiffness, often build over several weeks with consistent treatment. Results vary depending on the condition’s duration and severity. Cold Laser Therapy works best when combined with chiropractic care, corrective exercises, and other supportive therapies. We focus on meaningful, natural improvement rather than temporary masking of symptoms.
When to Consider Cold Laser Therapy
- Chronic or acute pain in joints, muscles, or nerves
- Conditions that have not responded well to rest or traditional treatments
- You prefer a gentle, non-invasive, drug-free approach
- You are recovering from injury or surgery and want to speed healing
- You want to complement other therapies like shockwave or chiropractic care
Cold Laser Therapy FAQs
Yes — Cold Laser Therapy is considered very safe when administered by a trained professional. It is FDA-cleared for pain management and tissue healing, with an excellent safety profile and virtually no risk of thermal damage or skin burns.
There are no known serious side effects. Some patients report mild temporary redness or tingling in the treated area, which typically resolves quickly. It is safe for most people, including seniors and those with sensitive skin. Contraindications are minimal (e.g., over active cancerous tumors or directly into the eyes), and your practitioner will screen for these during consultation. Unlike medications, there is no risk of dependency or systemic side effects.
Cold laser therapy is versatile and effective for many acute and chronic conditions, particularly those involving pain, inflammation, or slow-healing tissues. Common uses include:
- Back, neck, and joint pain (including arthritis and degenerative conditions)
- Soft tissue injuries such as sprains, strains, and tendonitis
- Sciatica and neuropathic pain
- Sports injuries and repetitive strain injuries (e.g., tennis elbow, carpal tunnel)
- Plantar fasciitis and heel pain
- TMJ dysfunction and headaches
- Post-surgical recovery and wound healing
- Fibromyalgia and chronic inflammation
Many patients experience noticeable pain reduction and improved mobility within a few sessions. It’s drug-free, has no downtime, and works especially well when combined with chiropractic care, spinal adjustments, and corrective exercises for synergistic, longer-lasting results.
Cold Laser Therapy, also known as Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) or photobiomodulation, is a non-invasive, painless treatment that uses specific wavelengths of light to penetrate the skin and reach damaged cells. Unlike surgical lasers that cut or burn tissue, cold lasers deliver low-intensity light that stimulates cellular energy production (increasing ATP), reduces inflammation, and accelerates the body’s natural healing processes.
During a session, the practitioner holds a handheld device against the skin over the treatment area for 5–15 minutes. Patients feel nothing more than mild warmth (or nothing at all). The light triggers improved blood flow, decreased swelling, faster tissue repair, and pain signal modulation. It’s frequently used alongside chiropractic adjustments for enhanced results.
