Chinese acupuncture has been practiced for thousands of years to alleviate suffering and speed recovery. The usage of needles and the resulting puncture wounds is a downside. Without making a hole or incision, cold laser therapy can be placed up to two inches deep to gently stimulate the acupuncture points or the injured area. By transforming the laser's energy into a chemical action, the hope is that more blood will flow to the injured area.
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