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At Hometown Chiropractic in Salem, UT, we take a non-invasive approach to the alleviation of symptomatic discomfort and mobility deficits. Our chiropractic care combines manipulations and adjustments with more familiar physiotherapeutic treatments like deep tissue massage, traction, and strength-building exercises.

Whether you’re affected by a debilitating chronic condition or recovering from a short-term injury or illness, our interventions may be able to help you feel better without surgery or the excessive use of pharmaceuticals.

We understand that every patient who seeks our services has unique needs, and the care plans we devise are tailored to each individual patient’s unique healing goals. When you come to our practice, you can expect:

  • Convenient appointment times
  • A clean, modern facility
  • A commitment to patient well-being 

The friendly, knowledgeable staff at Hometown Chiropractic will be happy to answer any questions you may have about the chiropractic care we offer. We work with clients of all ages in Salem, Woodland Hill, Elk Ridge, Payson, and the surrounding areas.

Whether you’re suffering from back, neck, or shoulder pain, or you’re recuperating from a sports injury or an automobile accident, give us a chance to help you feel better by calling our office today to set up an appointment.

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High-Tech Help For Pain

Laser therapy aims to photo-bio stimulate chemically damaged cells via specific wavelengths of light. When cells are chemically damaged, they stimulate the pain cycle. The laser excites the kinetic energy within cells by transmitting healing stimuli known as photons. The skin absorbs these photons via a photo-chemical effect, not photo-thermal; therefore, it does not cause heat damage to the tissues. Once photons reach the cells of the body, they promote a cascade of cellular activities. Laser therapy light can ignite the production of enzymes, stimulate mitochondria, increase vasodilation and lymphatic drainage, ATP synthesis, and elevate collagen formation substances to prevent the formation of scar tissues. This is a critical step in reducing long term disabling chronic myofascial pain syndromes. Other formative cells are also positively influenced and immune-enhancing effects are increased in the number of macrophages. Simply stated, patients get out of pain faster and heal at the same time.

Have Low-Level Lasers been Scientifically Studied & Proven?

Low-level lasers have been used worldwide for over 30 years. The FDA has approved lasers for specific conditions. Over 2500 studies have shown that low-level lasers:

      1. REDUCE PAIN by stimulating cells to produce their own endorphins, natural pain killers.
      2. PROMOTE FASTER HEALING by stimulating cells to increase the production of two major healing enzymes by as much as 75%.
      3. REDUCE INFLAMMATION by as much as 75%.
      4. INCREASE BONE REPAIR SPEED by stimulating fibroblastic and osteoblastic proliferation.
      5. RELAX MUSCLES and muscle spasms.
      6. DECREASE SWELLING by stimulating lymphatic drainage.
      7. ENHANCE THE IMMUNE SYSTEM by increasing the number of “killer” cells by 400-900%, and most importantly,
      8. RE-ENERGIZE CELL MEMBRANES to allow transport of essential nutrients across cell walls allowing a healthy new cell to grow (nutrients will not cross an injured or sick cell wall, thus slowing healing).

Correct Dosage for the Best Results

The single most important parameter for success in laser therapy treatment is the correct dosage of sufficient laser energy (Joules) to the target tissue. Dosage is determined by Joules per/cm2 and tissue depth. Too little, or too much laser photonic energy produces suboptimal results. Therefore, there is an ‘Optimal Window’ of therapeutic

 dosage. The primary factors in laser therapy that determine dosage are Power and Time.

However, 65% of laser energy is absorbed through the skin and subcutaneous tissue layers including blood, melanin, and water. In order to overcome these factors, one must start with large quantities of energy to reach the deeper target cells and myofascial structures with a required dose.

Depth of Tissue Penetration

Superficial conditions such as carpal tunnel, sprains, strains, wrists, elbows, etc can be treated effectively with lower doses. However, if you are going to be treating deep tissue spinal injuries, hips, shoulders, and neuropathies the target dose must be higher. (Class IV Laser) Hitting the target dose recommendation is critical. The Class IV MLS Laser delivers deep penetration, high therapeutic dosages, and decreased treatment times. You cannot make up for insufficient power by increasing treatment time. Depth of tissue penetration will not increase with more application time. Positive results require more than increasing time.

What is MLS Laser Therapy?

The MLS laser is a Class IV laser capable of producing the energy needed to achieve a therapeutic dose for superficial as well as deep tissues. In addition, it also has a patented technology called “Multiwave Lock Sync” which enables less scatter for deep tissue treatment. The Cutting Edge Laser also helps minimize human error by robotically applying the individualized correct therapeutic dosage needed for each patient.

Laser Therapy has been widely utilized in Europe by physical therapists, nurses, and doctors as far back as the 1970s. Now, after FDA approval in 2002 (Class III) and 2003 (Class IV), Laser Therapy is being used extensively in the United States.

Laser Therapeutic Effects

During each painless treatment, laser energy increases circulation, drawing water, oxygen, and nutrients to the damaged area. This creates an optimal healing environment that reduces inflammation, swelling, muscle spasms, stiffness, and pain. As the injured area returns to normal, the function is restored, and pain is relieved. Blast your pain away!

Cellular Effects of Laser Therapy: During Laser Therapy the infrared laser light interacts with tissues at the cellular level and metabolic activity increases within the cell, improving the transport of nutrients across the cell membrane. This initiates the production of cellular energy (ATP) that leads to a cascade of beneficial effects, increasing cellular function and health.

Patient Benefits of Laser Therapy

Laser Therapy is proven to bio stimulate tissue repair and growth. The Laser accelerates the healing process and decreases inflammation, pain, and scar tissue formation. In the management of chronic pain, Class IV Laser Therapy can provide dramatic results.

Cutting Edge of Non-Surgical Pain Relief and Tissue Repair

Hometown Chiropractic is one of the few clinics in Utah to offer their patients the latest advance in safe, comfortable, and highly effective pain relief and tissue repair. The Cutting Edge Laser is one of the most technologically advanced therapeutic Class IV lasers approved by the FDA. The MLS Laser is capable of delivering over 100 times more healing energy than the most powerful devices of the previous generation (Class III – ‘Cold Lasers’ – LLLT – Low-Level Laser Therapy).

More power means shorter treatment times, less therapy needed, and immediate pain relief. The Cutting Edge Laser floods the tissues with photons, energizing the damaged cells and increasing circulation to the painful area. This increases the body’s production of ATP (Adenosine triphosphate), expediting the healing process to reduce inflammation and repair damaged tissue.

MLS Stands for “Multi-wave Lock System.” MLS is the name of the technology used that utilizes the patented combination of wavelengths. The 2 wavelengths are synchronized to work together, much like a symphony to deliver superior results. Like two musical instruments playing together in harmony, the patented MLS emission system organizes continuous and pulsed emission providing simultaneous anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects in considerably reduced times.

In addition, this unique patented synchronization of multiple wavelengths creates less ‘scatter’ and allows for safe deep tissue treatment. (Scatter can produce heat in the tissues and is the reason why with other Class IV therapeutic laser devices the therapist must keep the laser beam in motion). Treatments take just a few minutes and are painless, however, the therapeutic effects continue to soothe and heal long after the treatment ends.

Summary of The Characteristics of the MLS Laser Impulse

The Science of MLS Laser Therapy

Numerous studies show that MLS Laser Therapy can help with:

      • Tendinopathies
      • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
      • Myofascial Trigger Points
      • Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
      • Ligament Sprains
      • Muscle Strains
      • Herpes Zoster (Shingles)
      • Auto & Work-Related Injuries
      • – Post-Traumatic Injury
      • – Repetitive Stress injuries
      • – Chondromalacia Patellae
      • – Plantar Fasciitis
      • – Rheumatoid Arthritis
      • – Osteoarthritis
      • – Shoulder, Back & Knee Pain
      • – Trigeminal Neuralgia
      • – Fibromyalgia
      • – Diabetic Neuropathy
      • – Venous Ulcers
      • – Diabetic Foot Ulcers
      • – Burns
      • – Deep Edema / Congestion
      • – Sports Injuries

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