Erchonia Low-Level Laser Therapy in San Diego

Low-level laser therapy (LLLT), also known as cold laser therapy or photobiomodulation (PBM), is a medical treatment that uses specific wavelengths of light to stimulate healing at the cellular level. Unlike surgical lasers that cut or ablate tissue, cold lasers operate at power levels that produce no heat and cause no tissue damage. Instead, the light energy triggers beneficial photochemical reactions within your cells—similar to how sunlight triggers photosynthesis in plants.

At San Diego Chiropractic Neurology, we use Erchonia lasers—the most extensively researched and FDA-cleared cold laser devices available. Erchonia is the only laser company to have achieved multiple FDA 510(k) market clearances through Level 1 clinical trials (double-blind, multi-site, placebo-controlled studies), the gold standard of medical evidence. This means the therapeutic claims for Erchonia lasers are not theoretical—they're proven.

Each treatment session is completely painless—you won't feel any heat, cutting, or discomfort. The laser is simply held over the affected area for 10 to 20 minutes while the light penetrates tissue and activates your cells' natural healing machinery. Many patients describe the experience as "doing nothing and feeling everything get better."

We integrate cold laser therapy with our chiropractic and neurological rehabilitation services to create a multi-layered healing approach that addresses pain, inflammation, and tissue damage simultaneously.

While cold laser therapy works at the cellular level, you can enhance its effects with these evidence-based strategies:

Stay hydrated. Laser therapy increases cellular metabolic activity, which requires adequate water for optimal function. Drink at least 8 glasses of water on treatment days, and increase intake if you're physically active.

Support your nutrition. Your cells need raw materials to rebuild. Ensure adequate protein intake (for tissue repair), omega-3 fatty acids (anti-inflammatory), and vitamins C and D (immune and healing support). Consider supplementing if your diet is limited.

Avoid anti-inflammatory medications when possible. NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen) can blunt the natural inflammatory signaling that laser therapy works to modulate. While we won't ask you to stop prescribed medications, discuss with us whether temporary reduction during treatment might be appropriate.

Keep the area mobile. Gentle movement and prescribed exercises promote blood flow to the treated area, delivering the nutrients and oxygen your energized cells need to complete the healing process laser therapy initiates.