MLS® Laser Therapy at North Devon Footcare
MLS® Laser Therapy is a safe, non-invasive and painless therapy for the treatment of pain, inflammation and swelling.
Laser therapy can be used to treat lower limb pain, inflammation, sports injuries, Neuropathy and Osteoarthritis.
“I can highly recommend laser treatment. After having chronic heel pain for quite a few months that wasn’t responding to any treatment, after just 3 appointments there’s a significant improvement in my pain levels”
– Georgie Clarke
Read on for more information about laser therapy and how it could help you.
What is MLS laser therapy?
Laser therapy safely and painlessly uses light to help to reduce pain, inflammation and swelling and to promote healing.
“I attended the clinic with a very painful achilles. Lucky for me the laser was there by my second visit. The immediate relief was unbelievable! After 3 sessions I am now completely pain free! Fully recommend it!”
– Rhoda Walker
How does MLS laser therapy work?
Laser therapy involves directing light energy into inflamed or damaged tissue to accelerate the body’s natural healing process. The laser is placed in direct contact with the skin which enables specific wavelengths of light to penetrate the tissue and interact with molecules within the cells to cause several biochemical effects (see the video above for further information on this).
My pain has been there for a long time, can MLS® laser help me?
Yes, absolutely. Laser therapy is appropriate for both chronic (long term) and acute (new pain/injury) conditions.
Does it hurt?
No, laser therapy with the MLS® Laser is completely pain free. The system is totally safe to use thanks to its unique safety system. Some patients have reported that that feeling of having the head of the laser machine moved over the area of pain is soothing and similar to a relaxing massage!
Is there anyone who can't have MLS laser therapy?
Laser therapy can be carried out on most people including children.
However, laser may be contraindicated in those who:
- Have cancer
- Are under the age of 16 and the area to be treated is over a growth plate (assessment can be given).
- Are pregnant
If you’re unsure if laser is safe or appropriate for you, please get in touch using the form at the bottom of this page and we can have a chat.
So what can MLS laser therapy be used to treat?
MLS laser therapy can be used to treat many conditions including:
- Muscle spasm and pain
- Plantar fasciitis
- Arthritis
- Strains and sprains
- Back pain
- Hip pain
- Knee pain
- Sciatica
- Bursitis
- Tendonitis
- Haematoma (bruising) and swelling
- Neuropathy
- Wounds
- Ulcers
How many sessions will I need?
Generally, we recommend 3-6 sessions. Often acute conditions respond more quickly than chronic problems.
