Class 4 Laser Therapy Procedure and Benefits

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.