What is Laser Therapy?
Laser therapy delivers specific red and near infrared wavelengths of laser light to induce a therapeutic effect within the body. Laser therapy has been used in Europe since the 1970s and was cleared by the United States road and Drug Administration in 2002. Summus Medical Laser has become the preferred choice for thousands of practitioners worldwide.
Physiological Effects
- Reduce Pain
- Enhance Tissue Healing
- Increase Circulation
- Reduce Inflammation
Cellular Effects of Laser Therapy
During laser therapy, the infrared laser light interacts with tissues at the cellular level and activity increases within the cell, improving the transport of nutrients across the left cell membrane. This initiates the increased production of cellular energy (ATP) that leads to a cascade of beneficial effects, increasing cellular function and health.
"Your Laser has literally saved my Life! After 11 assorted spine metabolic surgeries and 3 total knee replacements I can breathe again thanks to your laser." - Mr. Inglis
Therapeutic Effects
During each painless treatment, laser energy increases circulation, drawing water, oxygen and nutrients to the damaged area, This creates an optimal healing environment that reduces inflammation, swelling, muscle spasms, stiffness and pain. As the injured area returns to normal, function is restored and pain is relieved.
"Within hours I had regained at Least 60% mobility with no pain. Five days later I returned for the second Laser treatment and was amazed that within two hours of the treatment I had regained 100% mobility without pain." -Jill B.
Class IV laser therapy is proven to bio stimulate tissue repair and growth. Class IV laser therapy by Summus Medical Laser accelerates the healing process by decreasing inflammation and pain. In the management of chronic and acute pain, Class IV laser therapy can provide dramatic results.
- Tendinopathies Carpal Tunnel
- Tennis Elbow Neck Pain Lower Back Pain Rib Pain
- Ligament Sprains
- Muscle Strains
- Repetitive Stress Injuries Chondromacia
- Patellac
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Myofascial Trigger Points Osteoarthritis Shoulder, Back & Knee Pain
- Herpes Zoster (Shingles)
- Post-Traumatic Injury
- Fibromyalgia
- Diabetic
- Neuropathy
- Sports
- Injuries
- Auto & Work Related Injuries
"I had three treatments. My knee Is 99% better. AMAZING I It's hard to believe after three treatments that I feel so much better." - Christina Z
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it hurt? What does a treatment feel like?
Therese or no sensation during treatment. Occasionally, the patient feels mild, scathing warmth, or tingling sensations. Areas of pain or inflammation may be sensitive briefly before pain reduction.
Are there any side effects or associated risks?
During more than twenty years of use by healthcare providers all over the world very few side effects have been reported. Occasionally, Some old injuries or pain symptoms may feel aggravated for a few days as the healing response is more active after treatment.
How often should a patient receive laser therapy?
Acute conditions may be treated daily, particularly if they are accompanied by significant pain. More chronic problems respond better when treatments are received 2 to 3 times a week, tapering to once every week or two as improvement is seen.
How many laser therapy treatments does it take?
This depends on the nature of the condition being treated. For some acute conditions 4 to 6 treatments may be sufficient. Those or a more chronic nature may require 6 to 12 (or more) treatments. Conditions such as severe arthritis may require ongoing periodic care to control pain.
How long before results are felt from laser therapy?
You may feel improvement in your condition (usually pain reduction) after the very first treatment. Sometimes you will not feel improvement for a number of treatments, This does not mean that the condition is not improving, Each treatment is cumulative and results are often felt after 3 or 4 sessions.