What is Lightforce class IV laser therapy?
Lightforce Class IV laser is an FDA approved modality that is a non-invasive, drug-free, safe and highly effective treatment.
This medical grade laser manufactured in the US has a power output of 25W. The light energy emitted from this device is much more powerful than a conventional laser(1500 times more than class III laser). Therefore, it can penetrate deeper into the body’s tissue and works much faster.
This device is used by professional sports teams, Olympic athletes & trainers, hospitals and chiropractic centres all over the world. There are well over 2500 peer reviewed research articles published regarding the effectiveness of laser therapy.
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How laser works on our body:
The laser photons increase the cell's ability to take in oxygen and nutrients and pass out wastes and toxins. It further increases the permeability of the cell which allows for a sharp decrease in oedema, pain and inflammation. These high powered photons react with the chromophores in the mitochondria of the cells to produce Adenosine TriPhosphate (ATP), the chemical energy required for healing and rejuvenation. 
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Conditions that may be helped with laser therapy:
- Neck pain
- Lower back pain
- Disc Herniation & Degenerative disc diseases
- Sciatica
- Shoulder pain/Rotator cuff conditions
- Hip & Knee pain
- Tendonitis
- Sprain/Strains
- Frozen Shoulder
- Tennis/Golfer’s elbow
- Post-Operative wounds
- Osteoarthritis
- Migraine
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Plantar Fascitis
- Fibromyalgia
- Whiplash injury
- Sports Injury
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FAQ
- Are there any contraindications?
Mostly none. But, application of the laser beams on the eyes, active cancer site, directly over a pacemaker and on Pregnant women must be avoided.
Special glasses are used during the duration of the treatments.
Our chiropractor and massage therapists at our clinic are all trained with the approved with laser health safety certificate. We will treat every patients with cautions.
- Does the laser therapy hurt?
No, our patients report the experience to be pleasant and relaxing. You may feel some slight warmth throughout the session, but it does not hurt.
- How often should I be treated? 
Acute and intense injuries with significant pain may be treated daily. Long term problems respond better when treatments are received 2-3 times a week tapering to once every other week with improvement. 
- How many treatments does it take?
This depends on the condition being treated. For newer conditions 2-6 treatments may be sufficient. More chronic complaints may require 10-15 (or more) treatments. Conditions such as severe arthritis may require ongoing periodic care to control pain. 
- How long before results are felt?
You may feel improvement (usually pain relief and increased mobility) after the very first treatment. But the literature recommends 2-3 times a week for a couple of weeks to see the results. Every person is different. It depends on the severity and type of injury being treated.
Generally speaking, improvement should be seen within the first 3-5 visits.
- Can laser therapy be used in conjunction with other forms of treatment?
Yes!
Laser therapy is often used along or with other forms of treatment including Chiropractic, Massage and even following surgery.