Laser acupuncture have a long history since it was firstly performed by Plog in 1973. The principle of laser acupuncture is a combination of biostimulation of photobiomodulation (Low level laser therapy (LLLT)), and acupuncture specific effects. As shown in many reviews, one of the most common indications is pain control and recovery of function in musculo-skeletal disorders: low back pain, shoulder pain, ankle sprain, tendon lesion, osteoarthritis, plantar fasciitis, postoperative recovery, trigeminal neuralgia and etc. In addition, many indications in the pediatric area are being reported: nocturia, asthma, bronchitis, rhinitis, sinusitis, postoperative nausea and vomiting, various pediatric pain disorders, pediatric headaches, and etc. It is also used in neyurogical disease such as stroke sequelae, brain injury, headache, migraine. Studies have been reported in dermatological indication, including acne, allergic diseases, burns and skin ulcer. Advantages of laser acupuncture are that there is no pain in low level laser such as indium laser, and there are advantages such as ease of procedure and hygiene safety as well. In the future, with the development of various devices, the scope of the laser acupuncture and moxibustion is expected to expand further.

Keywords: Laser acupuncture, low level laser, laser moxibustion, photobiomodulation