Class IV Laser Therapy at Bucks Osteopathy and Physio
Laser Therapy is a safe, non invasive and painless therapy for the treatment of pain, inflammation and swelling.
Laser therapy can be used to treat osteoarthritis, muscle spasm and pain, hip, neck, knee and back pain, sports injuries and more.
Laser therapy can be used to treat osteoarthritis, muscle spasm and pain, hip, neck, knee and back pain, sports injuries and more.
“I can highly recommend laser treatment. After having arthritic knee pain for years that hasn’t responding to any treatment, I could see and feel a huge improvement in pain and movement after the first treatment even though I was told it would take up tpo 3 treatments”
- Jenny Yarrow
Read on for more information about laser therapy and how it could work for you.
What is Laser Therapy?
Laser therapy uses specific wavelengths of light to safely and painlessly help to reduce pain, inflammation and swelling and to promote healing.
“I attended the clinic with a very painful Achilles. Lucky for me the laser was there and by my second visit, the immediate relief was unbelieveable! After 3 sessions I am now
completely pain free! Fully recommend it!”
– Rhoda Walker
How does Class IV laser therapy work?
Laser therapy involves directing light energy into inflamed or damaged tissue to accelerate the body’s natural healing process. The laser is placed in direct contact with the skin which enables specific wavelengths of light to penetrate the tissue and interact with molecules within the cells to cause several biochemical effects.
My pain has been there for a long time, can MLS® laser help me?
Yes, absolutely. Laser therapy is appropriate for both chronic (long term) and acute
(new pain/injury) conditions.
Does it hurt?
No, laser therapy with the K Laser is completely pain free. The system is totally safe to use thanks to its unique safety system. Some patients have reported that that feeling of having the head of the laser machine moved over the area of pain is soothing and similar to a relaxing massage!
Is there anyone who can’t have Class IV laser therapy?
Laser therapy can be carried out on most people including children.
However, laser may be contraindicated in those who:
However, laser may be contraindicated in those who:
- Have cancer
- Are under the age of 16 and the area to be treated is over a growth plate (assessment can be given).
- Are pregnant
If you’re unsure if laser is safe or appropriate for you, please get in touch using one of the options at the bottom of this page and we can have a chat.
So what can MLS laser therapy be used to treat?
MLS laser therapy can be used to treat many conditions including:
- Muscle spasm and pain
- Plantarfasciitis
- Arthritis
- Strains and sprains
- Back pain
- Hip pain
- Knee pain
- Sciatica
- Bursitis
- Tendonitis
- Haematoma (bruising) and swelling
- Neuropathy
- Wounds
- Ulcers
How many sessions will I need?
Generally, we recommend 3-6 sessions. Often acute conditions respond more quickly than chronic problems.