Laser Services

Experience Optimal Healing at Anchor Injury and Integrative Health in New Smyrna Beach!

Welcome to Anchor Injury and Integrative Health, your premier destination for cutting-edge Class 4 Low Level Laser Therapy in New Smyrna Beach! Say goodbye to pain, inflammation, and prolonged recovery times with our state-of-the-art high-energy laser treatments. Our clinic proudly introduces the Class 4 Low Level Laser, an unparalleled innovation in medical laser therapy.

Class IV laser therapy is a form of medical treatment that utilizes high-intensity lasers to promote cellular healing and provide pain relief. This therapy is non-invasive and works on the principles of photo biomodulation, triggering cellular changes that improve circulation and stimulate healthy healing of injured or damaged tissues.

Key Features of Class IV Laser Therapy:

1. Non-Invasive and Painless:

1. • Class IV laser therapy is non-invasive, and it does not burn or cut through the skin. The process is photochemical, not thermal like surgical lasers.
   • Patients typically experience a mild heating sensation during the treatment.

2. Immediate Effects:

1. • Positive effects are often noticed almost instantaneously after a treatment.
   • Long-term pain relief and injury healing may require multiple sessions.

3. High Intensity Laser Technology (KDT Laser):

1. • Class IV lasers, like the KDT Laser, deliver significantly more energy dosage compared to low-level or cold lasers.
   • The 60-Watt Laser used in this therapy provides 100 times more energy per minute than the strongest low-level cold laser.

4. Tissue Penetration:

1. • High intensity lasers offer deeper tissue penetration, making them effective for treating even the most challenging pathologies.

Conditions Treated with Class IV Laser Therapy:

1. Pain Relief:

1. • Effective for inflammatory conditions, muscle spasms, plantar fasciitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and bursitis.
   • Provides relief for damaged ligaments, connective tissue disorders, and injuries like tendonitis, myo-fasciitis, and sprains.

2. Joint and Muscle Pain:

1. • Useful for chronic pain associated with arthritis, rotator cuff injuries, and knee joint pain.

3. Skin Conditions:

1. • Can treat pain and symptoms related to skin conditions such as shingles, burns, wounds, etc.

 

Acute Conditions – Laser therapy has been shown to be very effective treating acute conditions because of its ability to reduce edema, reduce pain and accelerate tissue repair by ATP production, endorphin release and increasing cellular activity.

 

Chronic Conditions – With chronic conditions, research has shown that therapy laser can be used to help combat persistent pain and promote circulation to damaged tissues. It can be a powerful, non-pharmaceutical pain management solution which reduces pain without the side effects or dangers of medication and surgery.

FAQ about Class IV Laser Therapy:

1. Treatment Sensation:

1. • Described as a warm and comfortable sensation, it is not painful.

2. Safety:

1. • Extensive research supports the safety of laser therapy, FDA cleared in 2003.
   • Few reported side effects, and eye protection is required.

3. Contraindications:

1. • Not suitable for direct eye exposure, pregnancy (low back or abdomen treatment), active cancer or tumors, and over a pacemaker.

4. Treatment Process:

1. • Involves a handheld device emitting low-intensity light to stimulate ATP production, reducing inflammation and promoting healing.

5. Treatment Duration and Frequency:

1. • Sessions typically last 5-10 minutes, and the number of treatments varies based on the condition (5-6 for acute conditions, 6-12 for chronic conditions).

6. Advantages Over Other Treatments:

1. • No drugs or surgery required, no dangerous side effects.
   • Treats the cause of pain and injury for enhanced and faster healing.

7. Disadvantage:

1. • Not covered by insurance, self-pay treatment.

8. Compatibility with Other Treatments:

1. • Can be used as a single therapy or in combination with other manual therapies, but currently not covered by insurance.

9. Laser Types:

1. • Not all lasers are the same; Class IV lasers are distinct, offering deeper tissue penetration.

10. Preparation:

1. • Treatment is performed directly on the skin, so clothing allowing access to the treatment area is necessary.

Before undergoing Class IV laser therapy, it’s important for patients to consult with their doctor to determine the suitability of the treatment for their specific condition.