page_title: Low-level laser therapy
section_title: Research
hierarchical_section_title: Low-level laser therapy / Research
caption_attribution_description: English: Low level laser therapy with Intranasal irradiation
context_page_description: Low-level laser therapy is a form of medicine that applies low-level lasers or light-emitting diodes to the surface of the body. Whereas high-power lasers are used in laser medicine to cut or destroy tissue, it is claimed that application of low-power lasers relieves pain or stimulates and enhances cell function.
  The effects of LLLT appear to be limited to a specified set of wavelengths, and administering LLLT below the dose range does not appear to be effective.
  Despite a lack of consensus over its validity, some studies suggest that LLLT may be modestly effective, in relieving short-term pain for rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, chronic low back pain, acute and chronic neck pain, tendinopathy, and possibly, chronic joint disorders. The evidence for LLLT being useful in dentistry, and in the treatment of wound healing is unclear.
caption: Demonstration of LLLT with intranasal irradiation
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