Class IV Deep Tissue Laser Therapy

Class IV Laser Therapy is a proactive alternative to pharmaceuticals or invasive surgery and can be used for a variety of conditions.

At Back2Health Chiropractic we provide laser therapy as a safe and effective stand-alone treatment option for inflammatory conditions, or as an adjunct therapy combined with chiropractic care. Class IV Laser Therapy is a proactive alternative to pharmaceuticals or invasive surgery and can be used for a variety of conditions. When introduced as part of a larger, integrated treatment plan, laser therapy can greatly accelerate your healing time.

Read on to learn what laser therapy is and the benefits of Class IV Deep Tissue Laser Therapy for active adults.

What is laser therapy?

Laser therapy is the use of focused light (a laser) at very specific wavelengths. It is a non-invasive procedure whereby light energy penetrates the superficial layers of your skin to interact with the injured or inflamed deep tissues of your body. Patients experience increased cellular metabolism, decreased pain, reduction in muscle spasms, improved circulation and reduced inflammation.

What is it used for?

In Canada, laser therapy is most often prescribed for common “itis” conditions – which are any acute or chronic conditions involving inflammation. Such conditions may include:

Arthritis
Bursitis
Disc Bulging and Herniation
Elbow and Joint Pain
Epicondylitis
Lower Back Pain
Neck Pain
Neuropathy
Plantar Fasciitis

Sciatica
Shoulder Pain
Soft Tissue Damage
Sports injuries
Sprains and strains
Tendonitis & Tendonosis
TMJ
Upper Back Pain

Did you know that laser therapy can give you relief from conditions you thought you had to just live with? Some of the most common include:

Arthritis

Laser therapy is used for arthritic conditions as a way to manage pain and inflammation. Class IV lasers are powerful enough to deliver larger doses, across larger areas in shorter treatment times, than the traditional cold lasers (Low Level Light Therapy)

Epicondylitis

Cortisone shots are one of the most common treatments used for this but they only provide temporary relief, directly at the injection site. Laser therapy is a more effective treatment with no side effects, provides longer-term relief, and can be used to treat satellite pain sites too.

Plantar Fasciitis

Usually treated by orthotics and/or medications. At Back2Health, we’ve seen patients integrate these modalities with laser therapy and have great success. Laser therapy helps reduce the pain and inflammation in your feet, calves, and hips related to plantar fasciitis.

Laser Therapy for Acute Conditions:

Have you ever had an injury that you felt was taking longer than normal to heal? If administered as soon as possible after an initial injury (assuming there are no other medical complications from the injury), laser therapy can shorten your healing time. When you can manage inflammation, you can accelerate your healing process.

Laser Therapy for Chronic Conditions:

If you’ve been living with chronic pain and inflammation as a daily discomfort for some time now, then laser therapy can actually give you some relief from your chronic pains. It promotes better circulation to damaged tissues and is a powerful treatment option when you want or need to avoid pharmaceutical medications.

Laser Therapy to reduce DOMS:

Remember the last time you went for a long run or overexerted yourself too much at the gym and were sore and achy the next two or three days? This is known as delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). If you’re in professional sports, or even just want a good workout without the debilitating muscle pain post-exercise, then laser therapy after your physical activity can help minimize that soreness.

Free 15-minute Consultation:

Ready to try laser therapy for yourself? Mention that you saw this offer on our website when you call to book your 15 minute complimentary consultation with Dr. Christian Guenette at Back2Health! Dr. G will explain the use of laser therapy and let you know if laser therapy is an appropriate treatment method for your painful condition. Call now! 778-622-3663