Laser Therapy

Sports Medicine & Non-Surgical Sports Medicine Physicians located in Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA

Laser therapy is a noninvasive treatment for chronic pain conditions that affect the musculoskeletal system, like back pain, neck pain, and joint pain. Michael Sheps, DC, and the multispeciality medical team at Pacific Coast Orthopedic Sports Medicine in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, provide cutting-edge nonsurgical treatment options like laser therapy to reduce pain, restore function, and improve quality of life. Call the Westside office today or click the online booking button to learn how laser therapy can help your pain condition. 

What is laser therapy?

Laser therapy is a medical treatment that uses light energy to treat health conditions. Pacific Coast Orthopedic Sports Medicine is a state-of-the-art sports medicine practice that provides laser therapy to treat chronic pain conditions.

The practice offers low-level laser therapy (LLLT) and high-intensity laser therapy (HILT) so they can customize care to better meet your needs.

Both lasers activate the body’s natural healing process without damaging the tissue. The low-level laser increases blood flow to the damaged tissue, while the high-intensity laser reaches deeper layers of tissue for improved healing. 

Can laser therapy help my chronic tendonitis?

Pacific Coast Orthopedic Sports Medicine determines what treatment can provide the best outcomes for your chronic tendonitis after a consultation. Laser therapy benefits many acute musculoskeletal injuries and chronic pain conditions. 

Pacific Coast Orthopedic Sports Medicine may treat the following conditions with laser therapy:

  • Chronic neck or back pain
  • Joint pain
  • Arthritis
  • Tendonitis
  • Sprains and strains

Laser therapy helps heal damaged muscles, ligaments, and tendons, reducing pain and inflammation and improving function and mobility.

How does laser therapy work?

Laser therapy works by activating your body’s natural healing process at the cellular level. Enzymes in your cells absorb the light energy emitted by the laser, activating the mitochondria to increase the production of energy and DNA. 

The additional energy and DNA help the cells repair the damage. Laser therapy also naturally reduces pain and inflammation. 

Additionally, the light energy improves circulation and the delivery of oxygen to the targeted area, further enhancing the repair process. 

What does laser therapy feel like?

Laser therapy at Pacific Coast Orthopedic Sports Medicine is noninvasive and pain-free, but you may feel a mild warming sensation during treatment. Though results vary, many people have improvements in pain right away.

In most cases, laser therapy is part of a comprehensive treatment plan that may include lymphatic drainage, spinal decompression, cryotherapy, or any other treatment that can help you reach your goal.

Laser therapy at Pacific Coast Orthopedic Sports Medicine is quick and you can go back to your usual routine immediately after your session.

Are you looking for an effective nondrug treatment to help you get relief from your pain? Call Pacific Coast Orthopedic Sports Medicine: Michael Sheps, DC today or book a consultation online to learn more about laser therapy and how it can help you.