High power laser therapy is a non-invasive treatment used to reduce pain and stimulate healing in injured tissues. The treatment uses focused light energy to stimulate a process called photobiomodulation, which helps improve circulation, reduce inflammation and accelerate the body’s natural healing response.
Laser therapy is commonly used in cases where tissues are irritated, inflamed or slow to recover. The treatment helps calm painful structures while encouraging damaged tissue to repair.
Because the treatment is non-invasive and does not involve medication, it can be used alongside other therapies such as rehabilitation programs, orthotic therapy and load management.
How the Treatment Works
During treatment a handheld laser device is applied directly over the injured area. The light energy penetrates through the skin and into the underlying tissue where it stimulates cellular activity and improves blood flow.
The treatment is comfortable and most patients experience a gentle warming sensation during the procedure. Sessions are typically short and there is no downtime following treatment.
Many patients notice some reduction in pain shortly after treatment, while the main healing effects often develop over the following days as the body responds to the stimulation.
Conditions Commonly Treated with Laser Therapy
Laser therapy may be used in the management of:
- Plantar fasciitis and heel pain
- Achilles tendinopathy
- Tibialis posterior tendon injuries
- Shin splints and lower leg pain
- Morton’s neuroma and nerve related pain
- Bursitis around the foot and ankle
- Arthritis affecting the foot, ankle or knee
- Ligament sprains and muscle injuries
Laser therapy is often used as part of a broader treatment plan to help settle pain quickly while other treatments address the underlying cause of the problem.