Even though the name sounds futuristic and something that has popped out from an episode of Star Trek, Class 4 Therapy Laser has become a norm to deal with musculoskeletal injuries. In some clinics, this therapy is practiced on a daily basis. Since 2003, FDA has approved the use of this therapy and the therapy is used in conjunction with other treatments to get better & faster results. Let us uncover everything about Class 4 therapy laser here.
Class 4 therapy laser is a treatment using a particular type of laser. There are different categories and classes of laser, such as class 3 laser, which is a cold laser. Class 4 is also a category of laser that produce heat. Owning a class 4 therapy laser machine helps the practitioners to let their patients enjoy the benefits of such a therapy. Akin to dry needling, class 4 therapy may sound painful but the lasers create a warm sensation. The therapy is safe but as our eyes are sensitive to photons, everyone present in the room of laser must wear protective safety glasses. Otherwise, the treatment is completely safe, effective, free of side effects, and it works quickly.
How the therapy work?
A class 4 machine emits a laser containing a wavelength of photons that painlessly transfers energy to the nerve, muscle, tendon tissue, and ligament of the area under treatment. The therapy works by stimulating the production of ATP (adenosine triphosphate), which is responsible to drive many processes in our body. When the production of ATP is increased, it helps to speed up the healing process within cells.
ATP carries oxygen, nutrients, and blood to the area treatment with laser, resulting in pain relief and fast recovery. Thus, the increased ATP production heals the patient and he experiences reduced pain and swelling. Additionally, the heat from the laser is soothing and relaxing too.
Class 4 therapy benefits patients with a range of ailments and it can be done in a very short period of time. Most sessions range from 2-6 minutes and so, in a short period of time the practitioners can target a large area in the body. It also improves patient’s health and after a few sessions, patients report a decrease in their pain, inflammation, and muscle tenderness.
Class 4 therapy laser is effective for acute cases where medicines are no longer effective in treating the pain. Although the medicines can go on, lasers become an additional therapy to target the numb areas of the body.
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