Effectively Treating Foot & Ankle Pain With Laser Therapy

Understanding Laser Therapy for Pain Management

With 26 bones in the foot alone, as well as major ligaments, tendons, joints, and nerves – it’s not surprising that millions of Americans suffer various types of foot and ankle pain.

Class IV laser therapy is used for the relief of pain, to accelerate healing and decrease inflammation.

When the light source is placed against the skin, photons penetrate several centimeters down and are absorbed by the mitochondria (the energy producing part of a cell). This energy results in the restoration of normal cell function.

The main goal of laser therapy is to stimulate the cell to perform its natural functions, but at an enhanced rate.

Laser therapy is a quick and easy treatment allowing patients to relax during the procedure.  In contrast to “cold lasers,” which provide no feeling or sensation, high power diode laser therapy provides a warm, soothing feeling.

Some of the most common source of foot pain include:

• Plantar fasciitis – which often creates moderate to severe heel pain
• Tendonitis including
  • Achilles tendonitis
  • Posterior tendonitis (or PTTD)
  • Peroneal tendonitis (tendonitis affecting the midfoot and arch)
• Ankle sprains
• Neuroma (or a pinched nerve)
• Arthritis and inflammation
• Bunions
• Hallux limitus (or a stiff big toe joint)

Any one of these conditions can create chronic (long-term) pain or acute (short-term) pain.