Laser Therapy: A Natural Approach to Pain Relief

Chronic pain harms your quality of life, and while traditional treatments like surgery or medications may offer temporary relief, they often come with side effects and recovery times. Fortunately, that’s not the case with laser therapy, a non-invasive and drug-free approach that’s emerged as a promising alternative for individuals seeking effective pain management. In the following blog, Kentlands Foot & Ankle Center will tell you all about it.

How Does It Work?

Laser therapy, also known as cold laser therapy or low-level laser therapy, utilizes light energy to stimulate healing and reduce pain.

• Laser light penetrates the skin, targeting damaged cells and promoting tissue regeneration.
• This process involves increasing the production of ATP, a cellular energy molecule, which facilitates repair and cell growth, analgesia, and reduced inflammation.
• By harnessing your body’s natural healing abilities, laser therapy provides long-lasting relief.

The Benefits

Laser therapy offers several advantages over traditional treatments: It’s:

• Non-invasive: No medications, cortisone injections, or surgery required.
• Drug-free: Avoids potential side effects associated with medications.
• Simple: Typically involves 5-7 treatment sessions, allowing for a quick recovery.
• Effective: Studies have shown an 85% permanent reduction in inflammation and pain in many cases.

Applications

Laser therapy can be used to treat a wide range of acute and chronic conditions.

• Tendinopathies, such as Achilles tendonitis, respond particularly well, but it also works to address complications that arise from bursitis (inflammation of fluid-filled sacs that cushion joints), shin splints (pain along the shinbone caused by overuse), and plantar fasciitis (heel pain caused by inflammation of the plantar fascia).

Experience the Benefits

If you’re suffering from chronic pain, this may be a suitable option for you. At Kentlands Foot & Ankle Center, we emphasize patient education, so please feel free to reach out if you’d like to learn more about laser therapy and how it can help you regain your quality of life.

Want to beat chronic pain for good? We’re eager to help! Schedule a comprehensive foot examination with Kentlands Foot and Ankle Center podiatrist Dr. Jon M. Sherman. To schedule your appointment, please contact our office at 301-825-9697.

Podiatric Medicine Brings Lasers Down To Earth

Lasers might seem like they belong in space, but they can actually be quite helpful here on the ground. At Kentlands Foot and Ankle Center, we think the therapeutic applications of lasers don’t get enough attention. With that in mind, we’ve put together a short blog post that explains just how great these high-tech systems can be from a podiatric point of view!

Laser Therapy: Fighting Fungal Toenails

• Stubborn, uncomfortable, and aesthetically unpleasant toenail fungus can recur again and again.
• We use the PinPointe laser system to penetrate the nail and exterminate fungus at the source.
• This non-invasive technique is successful, safe, and painless.
• As the first laser ever to be cleared for use by the FDA, it has a proven record of success.

Why Use Lasers?

• No drugs or side effects. Oral medications can alter liver enzymes, while topicals often take a year or more to work. Topical meds also have to be used twice a day if they’re going to have a chance at succeeding.
• They’re quick. PinPointe treatment will only take about 30 minutes.
• No recovery time or pain. The laser reaches under the nail areas without damaging the skin. You can walk in, have your treatment, and walk out on the same day. Once the fungus has been destroyed, new nail growth begins.
• Solid success rates. Many patients see perceptible improvements after just a single treatment, with clear nail growth stimulated right away.

PinPointe laser therapy is just one of many advanced medical methods we utilize at the Kentlands Foot and Ankle Center, where we’re always seeking the next innovation. In fact, we have other lasers we like to use! Different systems are employed for different purposes: We have a Remy Class IV Laser to treat issues like plantar fascitis, while Cold Laser Therapy helps with pain relief and nerve damage resulting from injuries. Lasers are a great option when you want to avoid the cost, pain, and prescription meds that go hand in hand with surgery.

A good laser can be your foot’s best friend. Come see for yourself! Dr. Jon Sherman always employs the most modern, sophisticated techniques available to offer his Gaithersburg patients top-quality podiatric care. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.