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Laser therapy for pain management!
What is class IV laser therapy?
Class IV laser therapy is a medical treatment the utilizes focused light to help stimulate photobiomodulation (PBM). PBM is when photons from the near-infrared light enters the tissue that the laser if focused on and triggers a series of biological events that lead to increased cellular metabolism, decreases in pain, reductions in muscle spasms, and improved microcirculation to injured tissue. This treatment is FDA cleared, and acts as a non-invasive and non-surgical, and drug free alternative to pain relief.
One of the techniques we use here at Springs Chiropractic to help treat your pain or injuries is class IV laser therapy. This innovative technique is great for pain management and can reduce the need for surgery in some cases. 
Many of our patients have questions about what exactly class IV laser therapy is and how it works. Low-level lasers are used in general therapy and healing process due to their good photo-bio-stimulation effects. At our offices we use the Class IV Laser by LightCure, which is approved by the FDA. It goes up to 15 penetrating watts and is designed for treating larger muscle areas such the hips, shoulders, lower back etc. Class IV laser treatment is significantly more powerful than the standard class 3, cold laser options. Treatment should always feel comfortable with a warm but not overly hot temperature penetrating the deep tissues of your muscles.
Class IV laser therapy is among the cutting edge of medicine to treat sports injuries or chronic injuries. As a drug free, and non-surgical treatment option for pain relief, Class IV laser can accelerate tissue healing, reduced inflammation, and improve recovery.
When paired with other non-invasive treatment options like ESWT and EMTT, both regarded as excellent treatment option for recovery and pain relief, you can get back on the road to a health day to day life.
If you feel this technique would benefit you, or have any questions, please call our doctors here at Springs Chiropractic today. We look forward to treating you.
