Therapeutic Laser Treatment

A: Most studies show no side effects of laser therapy.

A: Treatments vary depending on the size and location of the area being treated. Typically, treatment takes from 6 to 12 minutes.

A: The number of treatments depends on the condition being treated. Acute conditions require fewer treatments, whereas chronic conditions require more. Your specific treatment plan can be discussed in detail with Dr. Mennetti.

A: Even though you may not feel improvement, it does not mean that nothing is happening. Each treatment is cumulative, and results are most often felt after 3-4 sessions. However, some patients have reported feeling an improvement in their condition after the first treatment (usually the reduction of pain).

A: Yes, laser therapy is often used with other forms of treatment, including physical therapy, chiropractic adjustments, massage, soft tissue mobilization, and electrotherapy. These other forms of therapy are complementary and can be used in conjunction with laser therapy to increase treatment effectiveness.

A: Class IV Laser Therapy is a medical treatment that utilizes specific wavelengths of Laser light to stimulate healing, reduce pain, reduce inflammation, and increase blood circulation.

A: Most muscle and joint pain, arthritis, tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, plantar fasciitis, shoulder pain, knee pain, wrist and elbow pain, and more.

A: Treatment times vary by condition and body parts being treated. Most treatments range from 4 to 10 minutes.

A: Class IV Laser Therapy is a painless, noninvasive treatment option. Most patients describe the treatment as a comfortable, gentle, warming sensation with no pain..