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Lasers Shine Light on Pain

65 views · Published 24 May 2015 · 1:46 · Indexed 1 November 2026

Channel: Lee Health · 2015 · Science & Technology

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For people waging war on pain, consider this another weapon in the arsenal - an FDA-approved laser which uses swipes of light to promote healing.

“So any acute inflammations, or even chronic things, it can help by stimulating the healing process. Stimulating your cells to do what they’re supposed to do and hopefully help get rid of your pain,” says Dr. Mark Farmer, who is an orthopedic surgeon on medical staff of Lee Memorial Health System. 

The MLS laser aims specific wavelengths of light at trouble spots in the back, shoulders, feet, knees- just about anywhere patients are experiencing pain. The light energy enters the damaged cells and gets busy.

“It works kind of the bottom of the food chain so to speak. It stimulates a structure in your cells we call the mitochondria to produce this substance called ATP. ATP is the energy source for your cells, so by stimulating the cells to produce more of this, it kind of super drives your cells,” says Dr. Farmer. 

Futuristic- maybe. But the laser is no miracle cure. It doesn’t fix mechanical issues such as tears, bone breaks and joint damage. Where it excels is in reducing swelling and inflammation; giving the body a break from pain. 

“I’m a big believer if we don’t have to do surgery on people and there are other ways to treat people, they’re better off. This is something that allows us to not put medication into people. Sometimes even avoid injections and sometimes even avoid an operation,” says Dr. Farmer. 

Treatment itself is quick and painless. Performed in under 10 minutes, on acute or chronic symptoms. Some people benefit from repeat visits. Shedding a healing light on their pain. 

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