Cold Laser Therapy EXPLAINED A.K.A. Photobiomodulation Therapy - with Nichelle Thomson

In this educational video, Nichelle Thomson CAT(C), DOMP, RMO, AO explains photobiomodulation therapy (cold laser therapy), in layman's terms so you can better understand how laser therapy can bring back better quality to your. life.
Imagine your life with less pain, increased range of motion, more flexibility, better circulation, and reduced recovery times, to name a few! Laser Therapy has many advantages including reducing inflammation, nerve regeneration, and softening scar tissue.
GENERAL DISCLAIMER
Nichelle Thomson of H.E.A.T. Therapy strongly recommends that you consult with your physician before beginning any exercise program. You should be in good physical condition and be able to participate in the exercise.
Nichelle Thomson of H.E.A.T. Therapy is not medical doctor and represents that it has no expertise in diagnosing medical conditions of any kind, or determining the effect of any specific exercise on a medical condition. You should understand that when participating in any exercise or exercise program, there is the possibility of physical injury.
If you engage in this exercise or exercise program, you agree that you do so at you own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself, and agree to release and discharge Nichelle Thomson of H.E.A.T. Therapy from any and all claims or cause of action, known or unknown, arising out of Nichelle Thomson of H.E.A.T. Therapy’s negligence.

[@nathaliesavoury7736]

I am a BIOFLEX client at their clinic. This was an excellent explanation of PBM and I'm so glad you spoke about the melanin concentration in the skin. I have asked other clinicians and OFTEN you get just blank stares or silly explanations discounting it, which lead me to believe they don't know what they're talking about.

[@petercase3442]

Excellent Video Nichelle..

[@EvolvedFrog]

What a great informative educational video

[@user-vo1be2uk1d]

Great work great explanation, Very informative, thank you so much

[@jamesdepatie4456]

Great video!

[@chirotucc]

Great Job.

[@rhondawebb3469]

really good clear explanation to a novice like me , just learning about this option of treatment , thanks so much !

[@debinbc]

Thank you i just had my first treatment and you explain very well...

[@Halfgineer_]

Does it help?

[@simo-dv5xk]

Any particular red light laser you recommend for neck injuries? Thanks.

[@laluna5548]

Could you talk about laser for ibs?

[@lillyrose6579]

Thank you this great explanation! Can we apply this cold laser +infrared wave lenghts, in open wounds, that are having topical cortisone on wound? Or should we wait couple weeks without cortisone before applying the laser?

[@nichellethomson8299]

Put plastic wrap over the wound and you can laser right away

[@carlosberrios1506]

I wish we could know for sure if these are legit treatments or just elaborated scams, too difficult nowadays

[@JesusGonzalez-ol5yo]

IS IT GOOD FOR TEETH

[@LisaFladager]

Can you point us to research on the use of this type of laser for treatment of the conditions you name?

[@nichellethomson8299]

To name a few: Karu T. Primary and secondary mechanisms of action of visible to near-IR radiation on cells. Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology. 1999;49(1):1-17. Hamblin MR. Mechanisms and applications of the anti-inflammatory effects of photobiomodulation. AIMS Biophysics. 2017;4(3):337-361. Chow RT, Johnson MI, Lopes-Martins RA, Bjordal JM. Efficacy of low-level laser therapy in the management of neck pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised placebo or active-treatment controlled trials. Lancet. 2009;374(9705):1897-1908. Huang Z, Chen J, Ma J, Shen B, Pei F, Kraus VB. Effectiveness of low-level laser therapy in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage. 2015;23(9):1437-1444. Kaviani A, Djavid GE, Ataie-Fashtami L, et al. A randomized clinical trial on the effect of low-level laser therapy on chronic diabetic foot wound healing: a preliminary report. Photomedicine and Laser Surgery. 2011;29(2):109-114. Glazov G, Yelland M, Emery J. Low-level laser therapy for chronic non-specific low back pain: a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Acupuncture in Medicine. 2016;34(5):328-341. Avci P, Gupta A, Sadasivam M, et al. Low-level laser (light) therapy (LLLT) in skin: stimulating, healing, restoring. Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery. 2013;32(1):41-52. Leal-Junior EC, Lopes-Martins RA, Bjordal JM. Clinical and scientific recommendations for the use of photobiomodulation therapy in exercise performance enhancement and post-exercise recovery: current evidence and future directions. Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy. 2019;23(1):71-75. de Freitas LF, Hamblin MR. Proposed Mechanisms of Photobiomodulation or Low-Level Light Therapy. IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics. 2016;22(3):348-364.

[@kayprice9621]

Do you know anywhere near cleveland tn. That has this

[@nichellethomson8299]

If you go onto the bioflex laser website there is a tab option where you can search if there is a clinic close to your area

[@marysmith4949]

What is the best LLL. device to buy for home use? My Physical therapist uses it and it's great but I don't get there very often due to my work schedule and his limited hours. ( Knee injury)

[@B3gonias]

I’ve been using an fda cleared one from led technologies. Not as strong as the laser in my pt office, but really helpful when I haven’t been able to make it in during bad weather.

[@kathb1683]

Where’s your clinic located? Wish you were by me in Long Island, NY

[@nichellethomson8299]

Too bad! I’m located in northern Ontario.. Canada

[@lasurvivor47]

I am 65 years old. I had shingles, but now I have nerve damage from my chest around to my back. I bought a cold laser hand held device, The laser has 650-808nm. Also the wattage is 200mw. but I'm hesitant about using it because I'm afraid it may damage my heart. Also I'm not sure how close I should hold it to my skin. I'm also not sure of the treatment duration times. Thanks!

[@nichellethomson8299]

Hi, thanks for your comment. Firstly, the only contraindication to laser therapy is to put the laser over the womb during the first trimester or pregnancy. Secondly, the light will not be able to penetrate that deep into the skin to reach your heart anyways. So no concern there either way:) The laser will really help your nerve. The devices I use already have automatic settings for durations based on the area the laser will be applied. What kind of laser do you have?

[@lasurvivor47]

The brand is Pinfriy #3 laser. 650-808nm. 200mw. No pulse on it just a steady beam. . Bought it off of Amazon in Canada. It also has 5 to 30 minute setting. Shingles are gone as of 6 weeks ago. Just suffering with the nerve damage and inflammation under the left arm. Can't wear a shirt either. Thanks for the reply!

[@gramps5157]

My Cold laser is always shining red red, it never is not visible. When shining the Cold Laser against an object It has three dots of red laser light and two dots of a different looking lred light which is supposed to penetrate deeper. I hope that makes sense. Three ports of light are more superficial and the two other ports of light are supposed to penetrate deeper.

[@nichellethomson8299]

Not sure what kind of laser it is so it's difficult for me to comment..?

[@patrick39432]

Just purchased a PBM unit for my neuropathy. Hope it works!

[@nichellethomson8299]

Make sure to apply it to the source of the issue. Only applying the laser where you feel the neuropathy will not be as effective

[@B3gonias]

Any luck?

[@shyamreddy6597]

Hello Doctor, Can ACL legment Tear can be cured using laser therapy or need to opt for Surgery. Which one is better?

[@nichellethomson8299]

Hi, it depends how severe the tear is. If it’s a full tear however, no amount of laser would be able to heal that.

[@shyamreddy6597]

@@nichellethomson8299 It's a partial tear grade 2

[@keithrichard391]

Does the N.O go throughout the whole body ..or just locally

[@nichellethomson8299]

Here's a great research article that will explain one of the best answers to your question: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2932548/

[@keithrichard391]

@@nichellethomson8299 I been taking both N.O supplements and Methylene blue..my energy levels have doubled

[@ricwhk]

The title of this video is Cold Laser Therapy ...... Is the Cold Laser Therapy different from High Intensity Laser Therapy?

[@nichellethomson8299]

Yes it is different, “cold laser” is otherwise know as “Low Intensity Laser Therapy”

[@Gotprivacy-noyoudont]

What power level is needed at 660 and 850 nm?

[@nichellethomson8299]

Sorry, what do you mean by power level?

[@rredding]

​@@nichellethomson8299 mW/cm2 perhaps?

[@dlg5485]

I want someone to explain, in clear detail, the differences between cold laser/low level laser therapy and standard consumer type red light therapy. I have experience with both, low level laser at my doctor's office and red light therapy at home with my own Mito panel, and I notice major reduction in pain with low level laser, but nothing with my (very expensive) home panel.

[@nichellethomson8299]

Cold laser and LLLT are the same thing and used interchangeably. The reason you may not notice a difference with one is because the frequency at which the light/laser is delivered is NOT within the wavelengths that stimulate the mitochondria. And therefore no ATP production is being initiated. I go over that in the first part of the video. I would check the device you have to see what frequency the red light/laser is being emitted. If it’s not within the parameters I go over in the video… it won’t be targeting mitochondria stimulation.. I hope this helps!

[@dlg5485]

@@nichellethomson8299 Thanks for replying! I purchased a MitoPro 1500 panel a few months ago that I hoped would help with my lumbar stenosis/sciatic pain, but it hasn't done much. The wavelengths it outputs are: 630nm, 660nm, 830nm, 850nm at 25% each. Conversely, I have had LLLT (Erchonia FX 405) at my chiropractor's office and I noticed a significant reduction in pain after just two 20 min treatments. I realize my panel is high intensity LED and not "laser" light, but I expected better given the cost of the unit. Thanks again.

[@Halfgineer_]

Can it help costochondritis?

[@nichellethomson8299]

@@Halfgineer_ yes

[@universe1214]

한국에서도 경험할 수 있습니까? 😊

[@keithrichard391]

This plant needs energy!!!

[@wizdeasis9846]

Learned so much! Thank you mam Nich. Just a question, if wavelength of light is between 850nm to 980nm, and applied in the head (not touched), can it still be absorbed by our brain despite the bone of our skull and give still health benefits to cells in the head or face? Or only 660-850nm is specific wavelength that is being absorbed by our body? Thank you very much and God bless. 😀

[@nichellethomson8299]

At Meditech, in Toronto, they work with clients recovering from strokes and they have a few success stories where they apply the laser on the skull. When I deal with concussions, I apply the laser around the neck to help increase circulation and therefore increase oxygen to the brain.

[@snakeplissken44]

It's my TOE condria. Not '"my cho".

[@nolefan91]

Just wanted to bring to light, no pun intended, that Melatonin is a hormone that aids in sleep. Melanin is responsible for skin and hair pigmentation.

[@nichellethomson8299]

You are exactly right. That’s why I posted a correction *melanin* on the video when I caught my mistakes edited the video. Thanks.

[@nolefan91]

@@nichellethomson8299 sorry I didn’t see the correction my bad.