LASER THERAPY
Why should I try laser therapy?
Class IV laser therapy is a noninvasive therapy useful in treating pain and inflammation that is common in a number of acute and chronic conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system. You can also benefit from this type of treatment if you have muscle or nerve damage from a degenerative condition or an injury.
Laser treatments can reduce pain and inflammation that make activity difficult. Laser therapy is also intended to support tissue repair by stimulating cellular activity in the treated area.
You may benefit from laser therapy for acute and chronic conditions like:
- Arthritis
- Fractures
- Nerve pain
- Sports injuries
- Muscle spasms
Laser therapy is also used to help manage pain and inflammation after surgery.
How does laser therapy work?
The high-powered light energy emitted from Class IV laser technology reaches deep into your tissues, relaxing your muscles and stimulating your body’s own healing ability. Your doctor can adjust the laser to different wavelengths to address your specific needs.
As the laser energy hits the tissue, it stimulates your body to produce new, healthier cells that replace damaged areas of muscles and nerves. Laser therapy also reduces inflammation in the tissue that’s responsible for persistent pain and limited functionality in the affected area.
What are the benefits of laser therapy?
Laser treatments penetrate the surface of your skin, so you don’t need any incisions or other invasive procedures. Immediately after treatment, you can return to your usual activities.
You can also benefit from laser therapy for treating injuries or degenerative disease, as it increases blood flow and is intended to support faster healing of wounds and tissue damage. Laser treatments can also reduce scar tissue that causes pain or interferes with normal functionality.
Class IV laser therapy has other benefits, including:
- Few reported side effects
- Drug-free treatment
- Comfortable, needle-free procedure
- Significant pain reduction
The team at TriMed Spine & Joint offers a comprehensive evaluation of your pain or limited functionality to determine if laser therapy is right for you. They may recommend Class IV laser therapy as an affordable treatment alternative to prescription pain medications or invasive surgeries.
Find out more about the many benefits of laser therapy for chronic pain and inflammation by calling TriMed Spine & Joint or using the online booking feature.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a laser therapy session feel like?
Most patients feel a gentle warmth over the treated area and nothing more. There is no needle, no incision and no medication involved. Sessions are short, and you can normally return to your usual activities immediately afterward.
How many sessions will I need?
Laser therapy is delivered as a course rather than a single visit, and the number depends on how long the problem has been present and how you respond. Acute problems typically need fewer sessions than chronic ones. Your doctor should reassess you partway through and tell you whether continuing is worthwhile rather than booking an open-ended series.
Is laser therapy safe, and are there side effects?
Class IV laser therapy is well tolerated and side effects are uncommon, but no treatment is entirely without them. Some patients notice temporary warmth, redness or a brief increase in soreness over the treated area. It is avoided or modified over cancerous lesions, over the abdomen in pregnancy, directly over the eyes, and in patients taking medications that increase light sensitivity, which is why the intake questions matter.
Which conditions respond best to laser therapy?
It is used for pain and inflammation in acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions, including arthritis, healing fractures, nerve pain, sports injuries and muscle spasm, and it is also used to manage pain and swelling after surgery. It works best as part of a plan alongside manual care and rehabilitation rather than on its own.
How is this different from the cold laser I have seen advertised?
The difference is power output. Low-level or cold lasers operate at much lower wattage, so energy delivery to deeper tissue is limited. A Class IV laser delivers more energy and can reach deeper structures in a shorter session. Both are noninvasive; the practical difference is treatment time and depth of penetration.
Where can I receive laser therapy?
Laser therapy is part of our conservative care offering. Boca Raton and Lauderhill are open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and Hollywood and Delray Beach see patients by appointment only, Monday through Saturday. Call 1 (855) 4-TRIMED and we will confirm which office can schedule you.