Targeted laser treatment, when your recovery plan calls for it.
Red light laser therapy is a non-invasive treatment that may be used alongside chiropractic care, massage therapy, or rehabilitation when your provider believes it is appropriate.
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What is laser treatment?
A handheld device delivers focused red light to a specific treatment area.
- May help temporarily relieve minor muscle and joint pain. Results vary by condition and from patient to patient; some patients see short-term improvement.
- May support better movement and function. Often alongside pain reduction.
- Complements exercise and rehab. Used alongside active care, not as a replacement for it.
- Non-invasive. Light is delivered to the targeted area without injections or incisions.
When it may be used
Your provider may consider laser treatment as part of a plan for certain:
- Soft-tissue injuries. Strains, sprains, and other muscle or ligament injuries.
- Areas of localized discomfort. A specific spot that stays sore, tender, or tight.
- Accident-related injuries. Injuries from a car accident, as part of a broader recovery plan.
- Movement limitations. Stiffness or restriction that makes everyday movement harder.
- Recovery needs. Extra support as you progress through the stages of your plan.
Laser treatment is not appropriate for every patient. Your provider will determine whether it belongs in your plan.
How red light laser treatment works.
Laser therapy, sometimes called low-level laser therapy or photobiomodulation, uses specific wavelengths of light that pass through the skin into the tissue below. It’s a low-power light, very different from the lasers used in surgery, and it doesn’t cut or damage tissue.
Research into exactly how it works is ongoing and results vary from person to person, which is why your provider decides whether it belongs in your plan.
What to expect
Evaluation first
Laser therapy should only be recommended after your provider understands your condition.
Targeted treatment
The device is applied over the selected treatment area.
Integrated care
Laser therapy may support—but does not replace—the rest of your recovery plan.
Progress review
Your provider monitors your response and decides whether continued use is appropriate.
What a laser session is like
Treatment takes just a few minutes. You’ll sit or lie in a comfortable position while your provider moves the handheld device over the treatment area, and you’ll wear protective glasses during treatment. Most people feel a gentle warmth or nothing at all. There are no needles or incisions, and you can usually go about your day right after.
Not every patient needs laser therapy.
We include laser treatment only when it fits the patient’s needs. It should not be added simply because it is available or billable.
Laser as part of your recovery plan.
Laser treatment is one tool, not a standalone fix. It’s often scheduled during visits you’re already making for chiropractic care, massage, or rehab. Your provider tracks how you respond and will adjust or stop laser treatment if it isn’t helping.
What does laser treatment feel like?
You may feel a gentle warmth as the device beams the light, and that’s it. The treatment is non-invasive, and most patients tolerate it very well.
How long does a session take?
A session usually lasts a couple of minutes, depending on your custom treatment plan.
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on your ongoing treatment plan. The number of sessions may be adjusted as you move through the different stages of your plan.
Is it appropriate after a car accident?
It’s up to your doctor to recommend laser treatment for you, and this will be discussed as part of your plan.