Class IV Laser

Class IV laser therapy is a gentle, effective pain relief treatment that involves the use of cutting-edge Class IV laser technology. This therapy works by targeting an area affected by trauma, inflammation, or malfunction with precisely directed, deeply penetrating beams of laser light that stimulate the biochemical reaction of cells to promote healing.

Specifically, once the light passes through your skin and reaches the targeted area, it initiates a series of reactions in the cell that help normalize injured tissue to reduce pain, inflammation, and the amount of time it takes to completely heal.

Class IV laser therapy is an effective treatment for a wide variety of pain and inflammatory injury conditions because the laser itself stimulates all types of cells, including those that make up muscles, ligaments, cartilage, nerves, and bone.

Class IV laser therapy is routinely used to dramatically improve pain associated with many common conditions, including:

• Lower back pain

• Herniated or slipped discs

• Sciatic nerve issues

• Chronic headaches or migraines

• Whiplash and other neck injuries

• TMJ, or jaw disorders

• Arthritis, including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis

• Carpal tunnel syndrome

• Plantar fasciitis, or heel inflammation

• Tendonitis and bursitis

• Fibromyalgia

• Sports injuries, including pulled muscles

Class IV laser therapy can help with virtually any joint, muscle, circulatory, or inflammatory condition. It’s also a useful alternative for those who want to manage post-surgical pain without medication.

Class IV laser therapy is a gentle, in-office treatment that can usually be done in just a few minutes, depending on the size of the area that the practitioner is treating. The laser is a handheld device that’s about the size of a flashlight. Placing it directly over your skin, your dedicated ProHealth Physical Medicine practitioner will pass the laser systematically across the treatment area for several minutes; the time will depend on the nature of your condition, size of the area, and the dose of energy being provided by the laser.

This non-invasive treatment is comfortable for most patients and doesn’t require any downtime, meaning you can resume normal activities as soon as it’s over. Although most patients need multiple treatments to achieve optimal pain relief, they can often accomplish it in just five to ten sessions.