Class 4 laser therapy (otherwise
known as deep tissue laser therapy) is a non-invasive treatment that works to
help reduce inflammation and pain in musculoskeletal injuries. This
non-pharmacological technique directs high energy light (laser beam) at the
determined source of pain. The light energy introduced to the site then
accelerates the body's healing process at a cellular level through a phenomenon
known as photo-bio stimulation.
Different from pharmacological
interventions, which quite often only mask pain or merely treat the symptoms of
the condition, a deep tissue laser therapy procedure works to target the root
cause of pain, effectively eliminating discomfort for good. This is exactly why
practitioners of deep tissue laser therapy recommend the procedure for longer
lasting relief and other benefits. In fact, Class 4 laser therapy is so effective
that it has been adopted as an important pain management tool by athletes and
athletic trainers in pro ball and even Olympic teams.
There are many different
conditions that can be treated using deep tissue laser therapy. Some commonly addressed
conditions and injuries include mechanical lower back pain, tennis elbow,
lumbar disc herniation, rotator cuff tendonitis, nerve root pain or
radiculopathy, plantar fasciitis, sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome, and common
sprains and strains. This particular laser therapy can also be useful in the
treatment and management of osteoarthritis (of the knees, back, etc.),
post-surgical scarring, fractures, and superficial wounds.
A non-invasive, non-toxic, and
scientifically proven treatment option, Deep tissue laser
therapy offers many advantages in treating even difficult conditions.
Without any known side-effects, its fast treatment times, and quick and easy
application, Class 4 therapy is becoming more mainstream as more practitioners
adopt the technique. Other clinical benefits it offers include increased
cellular function and range of motion, improved circulation, and reduced pain,
swelling, stiffness, muscle spasms, and reduced scarring.
