It’s a treatment that’s been studied for more than 30 years. Now this non-surgical therapy has been approved by the FDA. Cold Laser therapy is becoming widely recognized by professionals in healthcare, sports medicine and by chiropractors.

Those who offer the treatment say the red and near infrared light over injuries, lesions, burns, pain, inflammation and other disorders stimulates healing within those tissues. It has also been found to be an extremely successful treatment for alcohol & drug addiction, weight control, and smoking cessation.

Barbara Benedict had a constant nagging pain in her shoulders that she said made everyday chores impossible.

"To turn your neck and to turn the car wheel was a painful motion. I had a terrible time bending down and tying my shoes," said Benedict.

Benedict was diagnosed with frozen shoulder, a condition that limits a patient's range of motion. After traditional treatment options failed, Benedict tried cold laser therapy.

“It's just healing light energy that passes through the body," said Dr. Kristy Allen.

Allen said the laser heals on a cellular level. The infrared light penetrates the skin helping to heal the injury without surgery.

"It does everything from improving range of motion, improving healing rate, and decreasing pain," Allen said.

Allen said the laser light triggers biological reactions that rid the body of toxins. The treatment itself takes only a few minutes.

"It was pretty rapid and it felt good," Benedict said.

After four months of regular visits Benedict has made significant progress. With most of the pain gone Benedict is spending more time in her garden. With continued treatment she hopes to make a full recovery.

"I'm not quite there, but I'm getting there. I'm 95 to 98 percent back," Benedict said.