Frequently asked Questions

How does MedX Phototherapy work?
When the photons of light penetrate the skin and underlying tissue they are absorbed by the cell, and converted into energy, thereby the cell membrane permeability is altered, this triggers a cascade of healing on a cellular level.

What conditions can benefit for MedX Phototherapy treatment?
Research demonstrates that phototherapy can be used to effectively treat many conditions. Simulating the body's natural repair process using the healing nature of light has been proven effective for certain conditions including: Arthritis/rheumatism, tendentious, tennis and golfer's elbow, repetitive stress injuries (i.e. carpal tunnel syndrome), neck and lower back pain, soft tissue injuries, strains, sprains, migraine headaches, TMJ, Fibromyalgia, wounds/ulcers and burns.

How are phototherapy treatments administered?
MedX Laser/Phototherapy devices are positioned directly on the skin with gentle pressure applied. Generally there is no discomfort or sensation associated with application. Various areas may be treated including: directly over the lesion or site of injury, muscle insertion, relevant trigger points or tender points, nerve roots or superficial nerve trucks and acupuncture points.

What exactly is phototherapy?
As scientists have understood more about the nature of light and it's effects on the body, new techniques and devices have been developed to use light as part of the healing process. This is referred to as low level laser therapy or phototherapy. These properties allow laser light to penetrate the surface of the skin with no heating effect, no damage to the skin, and no known side effects. Specific wavelengths and power levels result in different levels of penetration and cellular effects.

What is low level laser therapy?
There are two types of medical lasers; high power and low power. High power lasers are used to cut through tissue. Low level lasers, on the other hand, are used to stimulate healing through a process of bio-stimulation. Low level laser therapy is the application of red and near infrared light over injuries or wounds to improve soft tissue healing and relieve both acute and chronic pain. Low level therapy uses cold laser light energy to direct bio-stimulative light energy to the body's cells without injuring or damaging them in any way. The therapy is precise and accurate, offering safe and effective treatment for a wide variety of conditions.

Does phototherapy affect only the area being treated?
The affects of MedX Phototherapy treatment can be:
Local: with a direct benefit over the affected injury
Regional: with positive effects seen in the surrounding tissue
Systemic: broader effects evident through increased cell membrane permeability and chemical healing in the blood, lymphatic and nervous systems.

For more information or to determine if you are a candidate for MedX PhotoTherapy you can contact Atlantis Health and Wellness Center, PC at (201)271-1992 or email