It has been an exciting three months in the clinic with the introduction of our new laser therapy treatments. We are delighted to be offering this service to help with musculoskeletal conditions.
What is MLS laser therapy?
MLS (Multi-wave lock system) laser therapy is a completely safe, non-invasive and painless method of managing acute or chronic pain and inflammation including cases of arthritis or injury. The laser supplies light energy directly to your cells which encourages your body’s own healing process and reduces pain.
How does it work?
The MLS laser delivers two wavelengths of light to target tissues enabling repair and regeneration. It also has an analgesic effect by targeting pain and inflammation.
The laser works to create vasodilation (expansion of the blood vessels) in the area it is treating. This leads to an increase in oxygen, healing cells and anti-inflammatory proteins as well as a ‘wash out’ effect which helps to clear waste products and pro-inflammatory molecules. Laser therapy also reduces the speed of the transmission of pain messages in the nerves and helps muscles to relax. Finally, lasers can help to reduce swelling by flushing out and pushing through any fluid accumulations.
What can laser therapy help with?
● Muscle spasm and pain
● Sprains and strains
● Knee pain
● Bursitis
● Tendonitis
● Arthritic pain
● Plantar fasciitis
● Sports injuries
● Back, hip and shoulder pain
● Tennis and golfer’s elbow
● Healing wounds
● And many more!
What to expect?
After an initial assessment to diagnose your issue and develop a treatment plan, your clinician will begin a course of laser therapy. The laser is completely non-invasive and in most cases you will not feel anything. The MLS laser used does not produce any heat. Laser therapy is mostly used in conjunction with other treatment types.
What are the benefits of laser therapy?
● Non-invasive and pain-free
● Strong anti-inflammatory effect
● No adverse reactions
● Time healing of sprains/strains
● Rapid repair of superficial injuries, such as wounds and ulcers
● Improvement of local blood circulation
Are there any side effects?
Very occasionally there may be an ‘over reaction’ to the laser treatment and you may in this case, experience a temporary increase in inflammation, usually lasting 24-48 hours. This is rare, however if it does happen, please don’t worry. It’s just the way your body has responded to the treatment which indicates that the treatment has caused cellular changes and a process is underway in your area of pain. You will most likely feel better after this rebound response than you did before. If this happens, please tell your clinician and they will reduce the settings on the machine for your next treatment.
How quickly will It work?
We often see initial results after 1-3 sessions. Your clinician will recommend the appropriate number of sessions for you. Remember that laser use is cumulative and you’re most likely to see results as you go through your course of treatment. It’s also really important that you continue any other elements of your treatment plan such as exercises, taping or activity modification etc to allow for optimum results.
What is the difference between MLS laser and other laser treatments?
MLS Laser therapy is becoming the standard of care in alleviating both acute and chronic pain. Short for “Multi-Wave Lock System ”, MLS is a patented technology that utilises a combination of wavelengths that are synchronised to work together. Unlike early-generation Class IV technology, MLS Laser Therapy has the capability to deliver controlled laser energy. This unique feature provides more accurate therapeutic dose delivery, which means consistent and repeatable results. Additionally, the MLS Laser is capable of delivering over 100x more healing energy than the most powerful devices of the previous generation. More power means shorter treatment times, less therapy needed and immediate pain relief.