Using Lasers for Acupuncture

Lasers are recognized for their beneficial effects on skin and have been used to minimize scarring and help heal wounds for decades. More recently, lasers have been put to use in acupuncture.

Lasers have been found to provide similar effects to needles when applied to the same acupuncture points. Laser acupuncture utilizes cold lasers, which are low level lasers that don’t produce heat, making treatment a pain free experience. Light from these lasers can penetrate the skin and affect meridian points, thereby producing the same corrective results as traditional acupuncture and also helping to regenerate cells, decrease pain, and reduce inflammation.

Laser acupuncture is a fantastic alternative for patients seeking the healing benefits of acupuncture without the needles. Laser acupuncture sessions can also be shorter in duration since lasers can stimulate a point within only a number of seconds.