What Is Laser Therapy?

Laser therapy is an FDA-cleared therapeutic modality designed to manage pain and inflammation while promoting tissue repair and regeneration at the cellular level.

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How Does It Work?

Laser energy penetrates deep into tissue, increasing local circulation and cellular activity. This process enhances the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to injured areas, helping reduce inflammation, edema, muscle spasm, stiffness, and pain.

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Why Do We Use Laser Therapy?

We utilize laser therapy because it is a safe, evidence-based treatment that complements physical therapy by supporting faster healing, improved recovery, and effective pain management.

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What Does a Treatment Feel Like?

Laser therapy is generally comfortable and well tolerated. Most patients feel little to no sensation, though some may experience mild warmth or tingling. Occasionally, sensitive areas may feel temporarily aggravated prior to symptom relief.

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Are There Any Side Effects?

Laser therapy has an excellent safety profile, with very few side effects reported over decades of clinical use. Temporary symptom flare-ups may occur in some chronic or longstanding conditions as tissue healing activity increases.

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How Often Should I Receive Laser Therapy?

Acute conditions may respond best to daily treatment, particularly when significant pain or inflammation is present. Chronic conditions typically improve with treatments 2–3 times per week, decreasing in frequency as symptoms resolve.

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How Many Treatments Are Needed?

Treatment plans are individualized. Acute conditions may resolve within 4–6 sessions, while chronic or degenerative conditions may require 6–12 or more treatments. Ongoing care may be recommended for long-term symptom management in certain cases.

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When Will I See Results?

Some patients experience immediate pain reduction after the first session. Others may notice gradual improvement over several visits. Laser therapy effects are cumulative, with noticeable results commonly occurring after 3–4 treatments.