Dr. Laura Strom, DVM
Acupuncture
Acupuncture may be defined as the insertion of needles into specific points on the body to produce a healing response. Each acupuncture point has specific actions when stimulated. This technique has been used in veterinary practice in China for thousands of years to treat many ailments. The Chinese also use acupuncture as preventative medicine.
Acupuncture is used all around the world, either along or in conjunction with Western medicine, to treat a wide variety of conditions in every species of animal.
Clinical research has been conducted showing positive results in the treatment of both animals and humans, and the use of acupuncture is increasing. Acupuncture will not cure every condition, but it can work very well when it is indicated.
Laser therapy
Laser therapy is a noninvasive treatment to reduce pain, inflammation, and increase speed of healing. Laser therapy uses a beam of laser light to deeply penetrate tissue without damaging it. Laser energy induces a biological response in the cells called “photo-bio-modulation” which leads to reduced pain, reduced inflammation and increased healing speed. Treatment protocols are unique to each patient and condition so they will vary in time, complexity and cost. Laser therapy can help treat:
Acute conditions:
- Allergies
- Infections
- cuts/bites
- tissue trauma
- tooth extraction pain relief
Chronic conditions:
- Degenerative joint disease
- Periodontal disease
- geriatric care
- Rhinitus