Psoriatic Arthritis - Low level Laser

Psoriatic Arthritis is a condition that causes inflammation of the joints and is generally found in patient who have or have previously had psoriasis. Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the immune system attack our body, causing skin lesions, joint pain, stiffness, or swelling in and around your joint. One of the common signs is the silvery scaling and red plaguing that is usually not itchy.

Symptoms of psoriatic arthritis are similar to psoriasis and include:

a) Morning stiffness

b) Joint pain and swelling

c) Skin rash

d) Fatigue and weakness

e) Itching

f) Small dents in fingernails

g) Tendinitis

h) Pain and redness in the eyes

The exact cause of psoriatic arthritis is unknown, however there are many theories to why the condition occurs. Some say it’s to do with genetics, the immune system and environmental factors, for example infection that leads to arthritis. A certain gene HLA-B27 is closely associated with psoriatic arthritis and inflammation of the spine. Although that theory is extremely weak as many people possess the gene and haven’t sustained psoriatic arthritis. Certain risk factors are involved with psoriatic arthritis comprising of skin trauma, females, genetics, environmental factors, smoking, stress, alcohol and obesity.

Management for psoriatic arthritis is tailored to the severity of the condition, to make sure that the right treatment is administered to prevent future problems occurring. Treatment may include non-steroidal anti-inflammatories and disease modifying anti-rhematic medication, conservative care including warm heat packs to compress the area and low-level laser therapy.

Low-level laser therapy or cold laser therapy is a technique applied to many patients suffering inflammatory conditions to aid in reducing swelling and promoting blood flow. Cold laser therapy has been adopted by many health professions due to its effectiveness and easy use on many musculoskeletal disorders.

Cold laser therapy treats psoriatic arthritis by encouraging blood flow to joints to repair the damaged tissue and promotes skin rejuvenation to eliminate rashes and psoriasis present. Cold laser therapy is an alternative medicine used to induce healing and repair and utilises low levels of light. The therapy doesn’t expose patients to any harmful conditions and it helps manage a vast amount of soft tissue and joint disorders.

Cold Laser Therapy (Low Level Laser Therapy) has been used in many cases at our clinic to assist in the treatment of psoriatic arthritis. If you’ve been diagnosed with this condition or are experiencing symptoms such as joint pain, stiffness, or inflammation, Lakeside Laser may be able to help.

Located in Gnangara, WA 6077—central to Perth’s northern suburbs—Lakeside Laser attracts patients from across the region, particularly from Alkimos, Ocean Reef, Heathridge, Beldon, Kingsley, Gnangara, and Joondalup. We also offer HICAPS facilities onsite to make claiming through your health fund simple and convenient.

To book an appointment, you can use the ‘Book Now’ tab on our website at www.lakesidelaser.com.au or call us on 0468 429 111 to speak with our trained staff and schedule your treatment. We look forward to supporting your journey to better health.