At Harbourside, we believe in utilizing all of the most advanced technology to make sure your therapy needs are being met. Class 4 laser therapy has been around for a number of years now, but our specialists know that most people seeking therapeutics don’t even know it is available as an option, let alone what it is! We hope to introduce you to this therapy method and familiarize you with one of therapeutics’ best-kept secrets!

Laser therapy is a safe, comfortable, and non-invasive way of treating many different conditions. It is so safe that it can be used on nearly any location of the body. Laser therapy can help with acute and chronic conditions including, but not limited to, the following:

• Plantar Fasciitis
• Knee Arthritis
• Shoulder Sprains/Tears
• TMJ
• Golfers Elbow
• Tennis Elbow
• Wrist/Hand Pain
• Carpal Tunnel
• Disc Herniations
• Sciatica
• Back/Neck Pain

Laser therapy works by delivering extremely focused and precise amounts of energy to a specific area, causing as little damage as possible and yielding long-term benefits. This is achieved through a process called photobiomodulation (PBM) where our tissues go to work absorbing photons. To reach these tissues, a significant amount of light needs to be concentrated on the focus area to reach maximum therapeutic results. After this procedure, the goal is to reduce the feeling of pain in the focus area, reduce muscle spasms, improve the healing process of the area, and more! This process can change the behaviors of damaged tissue causing a reduction in pain and inflammation.

Why Class 4 Lasers?

Class 4 lasers use a wavelength that allows the laser to penetrate deeper into the body and with increased effectiveness over class 3 lasers. This means it can pass into the muscle, ligament, tendon, nerve, and tendon tissue in a shorter amount of time, meaning you don’t need to spend as much time being exposed to the laser. Most sessions last just minutes, meaning you are able to cover more pain and injuries in one session getting you better and faster results.

These lasers can most efficiently encourage the production of ATP in the body which motivates our cells to work harder, causing increased speeds of our cells’ healing process. All of the extra activity from your cells means you can enjoy the reduced symptoms quicker and for a longer period of time. 

Safety And Class 4 Lasers

While the word laser can be daunting, this is an extremely safe and well-proven therapeutic method that the FDA has cleared since 2003. Our lasers are safe for all patients, most of whom report nothing more than a slight warming in the treated area. Class 4 lasers have undergone hundreds of scientific tests and studies before being released for general use and have become one of the most effective therapies used today. Our specialists will work with you to make a plan and treatment schedule that is right for you to get your desired results, so experience class 4 laser therapy now and experience the relief you can feel after just minutes of treatment. If you are interested in Class 4 Laser Therapy, contact Harbourside today.