Laser Therapy

We are now offering Laser Therapy to our practice members.  Our class IV, ‘cold’ laser is the most powerful and efficient model on the market, with short treatment time and maximum benefit. It uses infrared heat to penetrate up to 1-2 inches deep in order to stimulate healing at a cellular level.  It is gentle and non-invasive.

Benefits: Stimulates healing, decreases pain and inflammation, Normalizes tissue function

Uses/Common Conditions: Muscle pain, Nerve pain, Arthritis/Joint pain, Disc bulging/herniation, Neuropathy, Tendonitis, Plantar Fasciitis, TMJD, Treatment of injuries

Available for practice members only, as an additional service.  Any current or past patient is eligible to receive this therapy.  It is not available to the general public.

Cost: $50 per individual treatment, or $240 for a 6-pack ($40 per treatment)

Appointments must be scheduled in advance.

Class IV Laser Therapy Benefits

Class IV lasers are a natural therapy choice for muscle aches, limited mobility and joint pain. Likewise, laser treatments help reduce pain and inflammation, while helping increase blood flow. Therefore, this results in improved range of motion and movement which is essential in many of our patient’s recovery process.

In addition, other benefits of class IV laser therapy include immunomodulation, tissue regeneration and promotion of wound healing. Laser therapy is a safe alternative to long-term use of medication, and has a limited risk for side effects.

Accelerated tissue repair and cell growth occurs when photons of light from our laser penetrate deeply into the tissues. This therapy accelerates cellular reproduction and growth. The laser beam light increases the energy available to the cell, so the cell can absorb nutrients faster, and get rid of waste products more quickly. Damaged cells are repaired faster as a result of exposure to laser light.

How Do Class IV Lasers Work?

Class IV lasers work via photobiomodulation. “Photo” means light, “bio” means life and “modulation” means change. Laser therapies stimulate metabolic processes at the cellular level. Photobiomodulation provides energy to the cells causing a series of chemical changes that results in an acceleration of your body’s recovery process. This photochemical mechanism of action triggers a cascade of cellular actions that include:

• Stimulation of ATP
• Enhanced collagen synthesis
• Stimulation of respiratory chain
• Increased DNA and RNA synthesis
• Increased levels of beta-endorphins and serotonin