What is Low Level Laser Therapy & how can it help?

Sep 6, 2019 | Heel Pain

low level laser therapy heel pain

Are you recovering from an injury or have foot pain that doesn’t seem to respond to treatment? There are alternative treatment options that are non-invasive that can relieve the pain and help you to recover faster. Low Level Laser therapy is one of those treatments.

So, what is Low Level Laser therapy?

It’s a new and effective treatment option that uses that uses a low level infrared system which speeds up the healing process, increases circulation, decreases swelling, and reduces pain quickly. It is a pain-free and non-invasive way to treat pain and injury without causing scarring or tissue damage.

The treatment will work to create the following:

  • Tissue repair
  • Pain relief
  • Reduced inflammation
  • Wound healing
  • Oedema drainage

How does Laser Therapy work?

A beam of infrared light moves across the skin, penetrating the damaged tissue. It creates intracellular photochemical changes in the cells of the body, which means that energy in the form of light interacts with tissue to speed up the healing process.

There is no down time with this treatment, so you can leave the appointment and get back to your daily activities.

low level laser therapy machine

What are the added benefits of Low Level Laser Therapy

This non-invasive treatment has several added benefits:

  • It’s a painless treatment
  • There are no side effects
  • There is no recovery time
  • No risk of addiction when used for pain relief
  • Increases circulation, reduces inflammation, swelling, and stiffness

What conditions does it treat?

Low Level Laser Therapy treats a range of conditions. It is very effective for those who have not had an effective result with other treatments.

low level laser treatment on pad of foot

It can be used to treat:

  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Achilles Tendonitis
  • Acute and Chronic Soft Tissue Sports Injuries
  • Bunion Pain
  • Bursitis
  • Metatarsalgia
  • Osteoarthritis & Degenerative Joint Disease
  • Diabetic Ulcers
  • Fungal Toe nails
  • Warts
  • Mortons Neuroma
  • Oedema

Moreland Podiatry

Moreland Podiatry will be able to design a course of Low Level Laser Therapy to maximise healing. We will advise you of any complimentary treatments that can be used in combination with this therapy.

Our office is conveniently located in Brunswick West so don’t hesitate to call us if you have any questions regarding Low Level Laser therapy or book online to make an appointment.