For soft tissue injury treatment, cold laser therapy targets injured areas with this low level to accelerate tissue repair and cell growth. As a result of exposure to this focused low-level laser light, the cells of injured tendons, ligaments, nerves, and muscles are repaired faster.
What Is Cold Laser Therapy?
A non-invasive, drug-free treatment to accelerate healing and reduce pain
Cold laser therapy, also known as low-level laser therapy (LLLT), is a non-invasive treatment that uses focused light to promote healing, reduce inflammation, and relieve pain — without generating heat. That's why it's called "cold" laser therapy.
At Shephard Health in Calgary, we use cold laser therapy to improve blood flow, speed up tissue repair, and stimulate cellular regeneration. The treatment works by delivering specific wavelengths of visible light (400–760 nanometers) that trigger a natural photochemical reaction in your cells. This reaction helps cells absorb the energy and convert it into fuel for healing.
Patients use cold laser therapy to treat conditions like tendon injuries, nerve pain, arthritis, sprains, and post-surgical inflammation — all without the side effects of medication or surgery
Learn more about the science behind cold laser therapy.
Cold Laser Therapy in Kensington, Calgary
What to Expect with Cold Laser Therapy
At Shephard Health in Calgary, your cold laser therapy begins with a detailed consultation and physical assessment by Dr. Jay Shephard and his team. We'll review your symptoms, injury history, and goals to create a customized treatment plan specific to your condition.
During each session, a handheld low-level laser device is applied to the affected area. Treatments are non-invasive and pain-free — most patients feel either nothing at all or a mild warming sensation as the laser stimulates healing at the cellular level.
How Many Cold Laser Therapy Treatments Will I Need?
The number of sessions depends on your condition. However, 5–12 treatments are typically recommended for best results, as the effects of laser therapy are cumulative.
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Acute injuries often respond within a few sessions
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Chronic conditions may take longer to show results
Maximizing Your Recovery
We often combine cold laser therapy with manual therapy techniques such as:
These methods help break down adhesions, improve muscle mobility, and increase arterial and lymphatic circulation — all of which accelerate the healing process when used alongside laser therapy.
You’ll also receive personalized rehab advice, exercises, and home care guidance to support long-term recovery.
How Cold Laser Therapy Speeds Up Healing
Accelerated healing is achieved by increasing the energy production of injured cells. Laser Therapy increases the biochemical energy at the injured site and stimulates the following healing by:
- increasing oxygenated blood supply to healing tissue
- increasing collagen production that enhances the elasticity of tissue
- increasing regeneration of damaged muscle tissue
- accelerating bone injury repair
- increasing cartilage formation to return to healthy joint function
- increasing nerve regeneration reducing edema and inflammation
Conditions Treated with Cold Laser Therapy in Calgary
Laser Therapy is the ideal therapy for you if you have pain or suffer from any of the following :
- Neck, upper back, and low back pain
- Arthritis
- Bursitis
- Sciatica
- Rotator cuff injuries
- Shoulder injuries
- Repetitive motions injuries
- Hip and knee pain
- Golfers elbow and tennis elbow
- Sprains and strains
- Achilles injuries
- Foot and heel pain
- Sports injuries
- Herniated discs
- Bone fractures
- Soft tissue tears
- Nerve injury
- Post-surgical recovery
- Wound healing
- Hematoma
- Bruising
- Post-concussion syndrome
- Whiplash
Consequences Of Injuries Left Untreated
When an injury occurs, the body sets in motion many actions to protect it. These actions include pain, weakness, inflammation, decreased range of motion, and the creation of scar tissue. Often this process of protection can create a stalling of the healing process, thereby promoting a chronic condition. Laser therapy targets the
continuation of these actions that get in the way of healing. Laser therapy is a treatment that can potentially provide pain relief and injury repair for patients seeking treatment without the use of invasive surgery or drugs.
Why Choose Cold Laser Therapy at Shephard Health
At Shephard Health, you will receive the most advanced laser technology available, along with Dr. Shephard’s over 20 years of experience and skill. Dr. Shephard researched and discovered a place for laser therapy in his practice over 20 years ago. Since then, he has treated thousands of patients successfully. With his skill and expertise, he has been able to help his patients ranging from those suffering from pain due to everyday activities to sports injuries suffered by elite professional athletes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cold laser therapy — also known as low-level laser therapy (LLLT) or photobiomodulation — uses low-intensity red or near-infrared light to stimulate healing in the body. Unlike surgical or “hot” lasers, a cold laser does not cut or generate heat. Instead, it gently penetrates the skin to promote cellular repair.
The light energy from the laser is absorbed by cells, especially mitochondria. This boosts cellular energy (ATP production), supports tissue repair, reduces inflammation, increases circulation, and encourages collagen production. The overall result is accelerated healing and reduced pain.
Cold laser therapy helps:
- Reduce pain and inflammation
- Speed up the healing of muscles, ligaments, tendons, nerves, and soft tissues
- Improve joint mobility
- Support tissue repair and regeneration
- Reduce swelling and stiffness
It is a natural, non-invasive treatment used to enhance the body’s own healing processes.
Cold laser therapy is commonly used for a wide range of injuries and chronic conditions, including:
- Chronic lower back and neck pain
- Arthritis and joint degeneration
- Fibromyalgia
- TMJ syndrome
- Joint pain
- Bursitis
- Tendonitis and soft-tissue injuries
- Muscle strains and repetitive-strain injuries
Areas We Serve
We proudly serve patients across Calgary and the surrounding communities, including:
- Kensington
- Hillhurst
- Sunnyside
- Capitol Hill
- Bridgeland
- Tuxedo Park
- Mount Pleasant
- West Hillhurst
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Start healing faster with cold laser therapy at Shephard Health in Kensington. Non-invasive, effective, and just $60 per treatment.
