Deep Tissue Laser Therapy
Deep tissue laser therapy uses a class IV laser to send light energy into the tissue to ease pain and support healing. LOR Physical Therapy offers it in Laguna Niguel for acute and chronic injuries, and a typical session is a few minutes per area.
What deep tissue laser therapy is
A class IV therapeutic laser, sometimes called high-intensity laser therapy, delivers light that reaches deeper tissue than a low-level “cold” laser. It may help reduce pain and inflammation and support the body’s own healing.
Our page on laser treatment says class IV lasers like ours are used by numerous NBA, NHL and MLB teams. Laser therapy may quicken the healing process of injured tissue, promote recovery, increase blood flow and dampen nerve pain, and it can help with both acute and chronic injuries, whatever their severity.
What a laser session is like
Before
Your therapist checks that laser therapy suits your problem and finds the area to treat.
During
Sessions usually last 5 to 15 minutes, depending on the size of the injured area. You feel a light warmth when the laser passes on or over your skin.
After
There is no downtime. Three to five sessions are typically recommended, though the number varies with the severity and type of injury.
Conditions laser therapy is commonly used for
It helps in the pages below, and we use it together with exercise and hands-on care.
Is there evidence?
Yes. These are three of many published articles on the topic, which the practice makes available to read:
Safety, cost and how to book
Laser therapy is not used over the eyes or over a tumor, and it is not used over a pregnant abdomen. Your therapist reviews your history first. Laser therapy is often paid for out of pocket, and we can tell you the cost when you call.
Request an appointment below, or call the clinic and ask about laser therapy.
Questions about laser therapy
What is class IV laser therapy?
Class IV laser therapy uses a high-power therapeutic laser to deliver light energy deep into the tissue, to ease pain and support healing.
Is laser therapy for pain safe?
Laser therapy for pain is not used over the eyes, a tumor or a pregnant abdomen. Sessions are short and you feel a light warmth.
How does laser therapy fit with physical therapy?
Laser therapy physical therapy plans use the laser alongside hands-on care and exercise, because the exercises are what make the change last.
Is laser therapy for plantar fasciitis an option?
Laser therapy for plantar fasciitis is one of the common uses, as part of a plan that also stretches and strengthens the foot and calf.
Does laser therapy for arthritis help?
Laser therapy for arthritis may ease joint pain. One of the studies the practice links to is a systematic review on knee osteoarthritis.
Laser therapy care in Laguna Niguel, California
LOR Physical Therapy treats laser therapy at our Laguna Niguel clinic, 31271 Niguel Road, Suite J, for patients across South Orange County.
Whether your insurance plan needs a referral differs from plan to plan: call the number on your insurance card to check, or call us before your first visit and we will help you find out.
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