Cold laser therapy: Scam or Sham treatment for Pain? part 3

Are there any side effects?

Sure, there are side effects. Trying zapping yourself with a laser. Nevertheless, the providers say there are no side effects

Are there any complications from the cold laser?

Sure, you go home with less money in your pockets after being treated with nonsensical therapy. Anytime you apply a laser, there is a chance of complication. There are ample testimonials on cyberspace which claim that there is intense pain from the treatment. The other major complication after cold laser therapy is that it does not work.

What are benefits of cold laser treatment?

- relief from pain
- increased ability of body to heal
- better blood supply to tissues
- enhanced immune system to help fight off toxins
- build up of new muscle and collagen
- promotion healing
- decreased inflammation

By the way, none of the above actually happens. These are just hypothetical statements made by vendors of the cold laser.

What is cost of cold laser therapy?

The cost of cold laser therapy depends on the medical disorder and how long the treatment is required. The treatment is not covered by Medicare or any private medical insurance. The average cost per session of cold laser therapy varies from $30-$100.

How many sessions does one need?

Many. No one ever gets cured with one session. If you sign up for more sessions, you also get a T-shirt saying that you are a sucker.

Final Note

Dear Consumers, Please do not fall these gimmicks. It seems that the bone doctors, naturopaths, therapists and everyone else in health care seem to think that lasers can do magic. Definitely Not. Lasers do have a role in medicine and do provide a lot of benefit. However, Cold laser therapy is just a gimmick and considered sham treatment. There are ample testimonials on cyberspace about cold laser therapy and how ineffective the treatment is. Therefore, before you enroll for any treatment, read about it, ask questions, get referrals, and discuss this with your doctor (as long as he/she is not the one providing this gimmick therapy). Sometimes in life, you live a lot longer and happier if you keep away from bogus treatments and charlatans.