Check our MLS Cold Laser Therapy Video.  Cold Laser Therapy is the latest technology for reducing pain and inflammation and speeding recovery. 
Call our office at 248-601-4540 to schedule your consultation.

Topics include:

“The Benefits of MLS Cold Laser Therapy”

- Dr. Eric Derusha, D.C.

Dr. Eric will give a brief overview of the history and science of lasers and how they work.  He will explain what makes our MLS Cold Laser unique in its effectiveness as compared to other laser units. Some conditions that have responded very well to laser therapy are: low back and neck pain / rotator cuff injuries / neuropathy /   carpal tunnel syndrome /  arthritis / sports injuries /  knee and shoulder pain /  joint pain / T.M.J. / work related injuries / foot and hand injuries /  and  many other conditions not listed.

And

“Finding Opportunity in Today’s Economy”

- Mr. Chad Rinke, Financial Advisor for Edward Jones

Chad will address investor concerns surrounding the economy, including the recession, jobs, interest rates, inflation, the deficit and taxes.  He will also explore how the current economic climate presents some attractive opportunities for investors.

Please Join Us for this Free Seminar On

Tuesday, January 11^th, 2011

At 6:30 P.M.

Light refreshments will be served

134 West University Drive, Suite 126, Rochester

Seating is limited please RSVP by 5 P.M. on January 10^th

RSVP to 248-601-4540

Please state number of guests attending when you RSVP

Margaret S.

I first came in because I had incredible pain in my back and ribcage from a tennis injury.

Since beginning laser treatment my improvements have been extraordinary!  I did not feel the laser treatment while it was performed and by the fourth treatment I felt much relief and healing.

Laser treatment, for me, was a miracle.  Together with regular adjustments I am playing tennis and living an active life again!  I was very skeptical about chiropractic but would recommend (and have) Dr. DeRusha to anyone!  And I feel amazing!  I have completely forgotten about my back in my daily routine!!

Maynard M.

I came for laser therapy because of burning and tingling in both of my feet due to neuropathy.

Since beginning laser therapy the burning and tingling is considerably reduced.  I can walk better and have much more control over my feet.  I had also been diagnosed with venous insufficiency which caused ulcers to break out on both of my calves.  An added benefit of the laser therapy is that I haven’t had an ulcer breakout in the last 6 months! I feel younger and I’m much more active!

I really appreciate what Dr. DeRusha, laser therapy and chiropractic have done for me.  I haven’t felt this good for years!

Deborah P.

I came in for a problem with plantar fasciitis and achilles tendon pain that I had had for about 2 years. During those 2 years I had visited orthopedic surgeons who wanted to perform surgery and prescribe drugs. I was in an extreme amount of pain and the problem was hindering me from participating in my daily activities.

Since beginning laser therapy, my improvements have been dramatic! I feel so much better. After the 1st laser treatment I had a great day and could not believe how much less pain I felt. I have to admit, I was skeptical, but I trusted Dr. Eric and knew he would be able to help me. I went home that evening and didn’t have to sit down from the pain. Each and every treatment helped even more and has made me a believer in laser therapy. It is completely painless and brings a tremendous amount of relief! I feel like telling everyone I know who has chronic pain to try the laser therapy!

Judy S.

I came in because of pain in my upper neck and one of my fingers was going numb.

Since beginning laser therapy, the pain in my upper neck is going away and my finger is not as numb. I also had a fall and hurt my back. Laser therapy helped it heal much faster. I feel much better!
Laser therapy has helped me so much I would, and do, recommend it to others.

Norman M.

I first came in because of pain in both my knees and right hip.

Since beginning laser therapy, my improvements have been less pain and greater mobility. A great improvement was felt in both knees with the first laser treatment. I feel more apt to join in everyday activities.

Laser therapy and chiropractic adjustments have improved my well-being.

Jack K.

I was suffering with long-term carpal tunnel in both hands and rotator cuff pain in both shoulders from years of being a mechanic. I couldn’t lift either arm above shoulder level without pain. After 1 laser treatment for carpal tunnel, I had immediate relief from numbness in my hands. After 6 treatments on my shoulders, I have full range of motion and the pain and weakness are gone. The planned surgery for my carpal tunnel has been cancelled.

Jody D.

I came in because of a torn meniscus in my left knee and degenerative arthritis in both knees from years of running.

After the 1st treatment I had immediate relief in my left knee. My right knee felt some improvement. After 6 treatments, I was able to do a 20 hour road trip and hike for 10 days. After the trip I came in for maintenance care to manage my arthritic pain. With monthly maintenance treatments, I can remain extremely active. Laser therapy works!

Virginia M.

I first came in with low back and leg pain with spasms in my calves and extreme numbness in my feet. I was diagnosed with neuropathy in my feet and legs. None of the doctors I had seen, including a neurologist, an orthopedic surgeon and medical doctor, could figure out why I was having these problems or how to improve my condition.

Since beginning laser therapy, my improvements have been wonderful! I no longer have spasms in my calves, my legs and feet have more feeling in them and my low back pain has lessened.

I feel very thankful to have found relief! I would recommend laser therapy to everyone. Special thanks to Dr. Eric for treating me and helping me get my life back!

Anti-Inflammation: Laser therapy has an anti-edema effect as it causes vasodilatation, but also because it activates the lymphatic drainage system (drains swollen areas).  As a result, there is a reduction in swelling caused by bruising or inflammation.

Anti-Pain (Analgesic): Laser therapy has a highly beneficial effect on nerve cells that blocks pain transmitted by these cells to the brain and which decreases nerve sensitivity.  Also, due to less inflammation, there is less edema and less pain.  Another pain blocking mechanism involves the production of high levels of pain killing chemicals such as endorphins and encephalin from the brain and adrenal gland.

Accelerated Tissue Repair and Cell Growth: Photons of light from lasers penetrate deeply into tissue and accelerate cellular reproduction and growth.  The laser light increases the energy available to the cell so that the cell can take on nutrients faster and get rid of waste products.  As a result of exposure to laser light, the cells of tendons, ligaments and muscles are repaired faster.

Improved Vascular Activity: Laser light will significantly increase the formation of new capillaries in damaged tissue which speeds up the healing process, closes wounds quickly, and reduces scar tissue.  Additional benefits include acceleration of angiogenesis, which causes temporary vasodilatation, an increase in the diameter of blood vessels.

Increases Metabolic Activity: Laser therapy creates higher outputs of specific enzymes, greater oxygen and food particle loads for blood cells.

Trigger Points and Acupuncture Points: Laser therapy stimulates muscle trigger points and acupuncture points on a non-invasive basis providing musculoskeletal pain relief.

Reduced Fibrous Tissue Formation: Laser therapy reduces the formation of scar tissue following tissue damage from cuts, scratches, burns or surgery.

Improved Nerve Function: Slow recovery of nerve functions in damaged tissue can result in numbness and impaired limbs.  Laser light will speed up the process of nerve cell reconnection and increase the amplitude of action potentials to optimize muscle.

Immunoregulation: Laser light has a direct effect on immunity status by stimulation of immunoglobines and lymphocytes.  Laser therapy is absorbed by chromophores (molecule enzymes) that react to laser light.  The enzyme flavomono-nucleotide is activated and starts the production of ATP (adenosine-triphosphate), which is the major carrier of cell energy and the energy source for all chemical reactions in the cells.

Faster Wound Healing: Laser light stimulates fibroblast development (fibroblasts are building blocks of collagen, which is predominant in wound healing) in damaged tissue.  Collagen is the essential protein required to replace old tissue or to repair tissue injuries.  As a result, laser therapy is effective on open wounds and burns.

Paint Creek Chiropractic is excited to announce we now offer MLS Laser Therapy.  We are one of the first offices in Michigan to provide this innovative technology! Below, are some frequently asked questions.

Lasers 101

Therapy lasers use power densities that are far below the levels that cause tissue damage.  Ultraviolet light has very high-energy photons capable of ionizing molecules, but therapy lasers use visible and near infrared light, which only cause molecular vibrations.  (You could argue that therapy laser light is safer than sunlight.)  The photons penetrate through your skin and are absorbed by cells, increasing production of cellular energy and thus increasing the rate and quality of healing.

What is laser therapy?

Laser therapy is the application of low levels of laser light to areas of the body that have been injured or damaged.  Contrasted with high-powered lasers used in health care that cut tissue, such as surgical or hair-removal lasers, therapy lasers produce beneficial photochemical and photobiological interactions that can repair injured/damaged tissue.

Can you share some of the history of laser therapy?

The use of light as a healing modality has been recorded as early as 4,000 years ago in ancient Egypt.  Albert Einstein wrote a theory about lasers in 1917, and the laser was invented in 1960.  Laser light is special because it is monochromatic (one color), coherent (all waves are in phase with each other), and can be collimated (meaning held to a small spot size at a great distance).  Dr. Endre Mester was the first to observe the positive effects of laser when hair grew more quickly on shaved mice that were exposed to low levels of laser light.

How do lasers work?

The photons of laser light penetrate through your skin and are absorbed by special components in your body’s cells called chromophores.  Just as photosynthesis creates energy for plants, the absorption of the photons by your cells causes increased production of cellular energy.  In areas of injury or damage, this means there is more energy available to improve the rate and quality of healing.  This is called biostimulation.

Because of its biostimulatory nature, laser therapy has the potential to help any scenario whereby the body’s cells are not working to their optimum potential.  Studies on tissue cultures reveal a wide range of beneficial physiological effects, including increased levels of endorphins, prostaglandins and other beneficial components; reduced levels of harmful compounds including C-reactive protein and interleukin-1; pain modulation through a variety of mechanisms; and increased rate and quality of tissue healing.

OK, but what does that mean in English?

For patients, that means relief from acute and chronic pain, reduced inflammation and muscle spasms, improved range of motion and restored function.  Patients suffering from headaches, neck pain, carpal tunnel, low back pain, sports injuries, post-surgical pain, arthritis and more have been helped with laser therapy.

How long does it take to work?

Some patients notice improvement after the very first treatment session; with others it may take a few treatments.  The effect of laser therapy is cumulative, meaning that each successive treatment builds on previous ones.  The main benefit to patients, as reported by laser therapy practitioners across the country, is that chiropractic care plans that include laser therapy produce faster and better quality clinical outcomes.

What does it feel like to get a laser treatment?

With very low-powered therapy lasers, you feel nothing at all.  Higher-powered (Class IV) therapy lasers produce a mild, soothing, warm feeling.  You may notice a tingling sensation in the treatment area as blood vessels dilate, or that muscle spasms are reducing in strength and duration.  Laser therapy is a painless treatment.

How do you know it is not causing cancer or other tissue damage?

There are two ways that laser light can damage tissue: if it is very concentrated (high power density) or if the photons are very high energy.  Therapy lasers use power densities that are far below the levels that cause tissue damage.  Ultraviolet light has very high-energy photons capable of ionizing molecules, but therapy lasers use visible and near-infrared light, which only cause molecular vibrations.  You could argue that therapy laser light is safer than sunlight.

Are there any side effects?

Some patients may experience soreness in the area of treatment, as toxins are released and the blood flow is restored.  World experts on laser therapy have commented that therapeutic lasers have no undesirable side effects in the hands of a reasonably qualified therapist.  Laser therapy is safe, painless and inexpensive compared to alternatives.

How do I prepare for a laser therapy treatment?

Since laser light does not pass through clothing, laser therapy must be delivered directly to the skin.  Wear clothing that can easily reveal the treatment area or you may need to change into a gown at our office.

How can I learn more about laser therapy?

A steadily growing number of health care practitioners are offering laser therapy to their patients.  Ask Dr. DeRusha about the benefits of laser therapy for you today and receive your complimentary laser therapy treatment!