What is Class 4 Laser Therapy?
Laser Therapy
Class 4 Laser therapy causes photobiostimulation, in which exposure to laser light enhances tissue growth and healing. Results for the patient include:
1) decreased pain (pain relief)
2) accelerated tissue repair
3) decreased inflammation
4) reduction in scar tissue formation
5) improved nerve function
6) stimulation of immunoregulation
Laser therapy tends to last 5-15 minutes per region (depending upon size, location, and injury diagnosis)
Our clinic uses Class IV K-Laser technology.
We are the first laser clinic in Sacramento with the new state of the art K-Laser Cube 30 Plus Antiburn
Physiological Effects of Laser Therapy
Laser therapy initiates a chain of physiological effects:
1) Stabilization of cellular membrane of damaged cells
2) Enhanced ATP synthesis and production
3) Decreased C-Reactive Protein
4) Accelerated leukocyte activity
5) Enhanced lymphocyte response
6) Reduction of Interleukin 1 (il-1)
7) Increased prostaglandin synthesis
8) Stimulation of vasodilation
9) Increased angiogenesis (new blood vessels)
10) Temperature modulation
Pain Relief via Laser Therapy
Laser therapy leads to pain relief at a cellular level:
1) Ion channel normalization ---> pain reduction
2) Increase in Beta Endorphins --> decreased pain response
3) Increase in nitric oxide (NO2) production --> oxygenation and decreased nerve irritation
4) Decreased bradykinin levels --> pain reduction
5) Blocked depolarization of C-fiber afferent nerves --> decreased pain response
6) Normalization of resting action potentials back to -70mv range --> muscle relaxation
7) Increased release of acetylcholine --> normalized nerve function
8) Axon sprouting and nerve cell regeneration --> decreased nerve irritation and improved nerve function
Tissue Repair via Laser Therapy
Laser therapy leads to tissue at a cellular level:
1) Increased leukocyte activity ---> acceleration of tissue repair
2) Increased macrophage activity and phagocytosis --> removal and disposal of pathogens, toxins, and foreign particles
3) Increased neo-vascularization --> new vessel growth and increased oxygenation
4) Increased fibroblast production --> rapid tissue repair
5) increased muscle body, tendon, ligament, and fascia tensile strength --> helps prevent re-injury
Laser Therapy for the Head
Laser therapy can potentially help with many headache conditions
1) Cervicogenic Cephalgia
2) Migraines
3) Stress induced headaches
4) Upper Cervical Strain/Spain
Laser Therapy for the Face/Neck
Laser therapy can potentially help with many neck/cervical conditions
1) TMJ Dysfunction
2) Cervical Radiculopathy
3) Cervical Spondylosis
4) Facet Syndrome
5) Herniated Cervical Disk
6) Acute Cervical Sprain
7) Chronic Cervical Sprain
Laser Therapy for the Thoracic Spine
Laser therapy can potentially help with upper and midback conditions
1) Thoracic sprain/strain
2) Thoracic Radiculopathy
3) Thoracic Spondylosis
4) Thoracic Facet Syndrome
5) Herniated Thoracic Disk
Laser Therapy for the Lumbar Spine
Laser therapy can potentially help with many low back conditions
1) Sciatica
2) Lumbar and Lumbosacral sprain/strain
3) Lumbar and Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
4) Lumbar and Lumbosacral Spondylosis
5) Acute Sacroilliac (SI joint) strain/sprain
6) Herniated Lumbar Disk
7) Lumbago
8) Lumbar Canal Stenosis
Laser Therapy for the Shoulder
Laser therapy can potentially help with many shoulder conditions
1) A/C Joint Arthritis
2) A/C Joint Sprain
3) Rotator Cuff Tear
4) Biceps Tendon injuries
5) Shoulder Girdle Tendonitis
6) Shoulder Bursitis
7) Frozen Shoulder/Adhesive Capsulitis
8) Shoulder Stinger (pinched nerve)
Laser Therapy for the Elbow
Laser therapy can potentially help with many elbow conditions
1) Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer's Elbow)
2) Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
3) Biceps Tendonitis
4) Triceps Tendonitis
5) Olecranon Bursitis
6) Degenerative Osteoarthritis
7) Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) Sprain
Laser Therapy for the Wrist
Laser therapy can potentially help with many wrist conditions
1) Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
2) Acute Sprains
3) Chronic Sprains
4) Degenerative Arthritis
5) Post Fx (fracture) Healing
Laser Therapy for the Hip
Laser therapy can potentially help with many hip conditions
1) Arthritis of the Hip
2) Hip Bursitis
3) Piraformis Syndrome
4) Iliotibial Band Syndrome
5) Tensor Fasciae Latae (TFL) irritation
Laser Therapy for the Knee
Laser therapy can potentially help with many knee/leg conditions
1) Arthritis of the knee
2) Tendonitis of the knee
3) Muscle strain/sprain of the knee
4) Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) sprain
5) Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) sprain
6) Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) sprain
7) Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) sprain
8) Medial Meniscus injury
9) Lateral Meniscus injury
10) Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
11) Shin Splints
12) Compartment Syndrome
13) Quadriceps strain
14) Quadriceps contusion
15) Hamstring strain
Laser Therapy for the Ankle & Foot
Laser therapy can potentially help with many ankle and foot conditions
1) Ankle Sprains (acute and chronic)
2) Achilles Tendonitis
3) Diabetic Neuropathy
4) Morton's Neuroma
5) Plantar Fasciitis
6) Stress Fractures (Fx)
7) Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
8) Turf Toe