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Everything You Need to Know About Class IV Laser Therapy

Written By Caputo Chiropractic Center on March 16, 2024

a patient receiving laser therapy treatment

Laser therapy is a minimally invasive treatment option to relieve pain and inflammation, promote healing, reduce swelling, and enhance range of motion and mobility. Laser therapy can be used to treat a wide variety of symptoms and conditions, and is a safe alternative to drugs or surgery. At Caputo Chiropractic Center, we offer Class IV laser therapy in Suwanee, GA. Class IV laser therapy or deep tissue laser therapy is a more progressive and effective method of laser therapy. 

What Is Laser Therapy?

Laser therapy uses beams of laser light to penetrate your skin, muscles, bones, tendons, ligaments, and soft tissues. Laser therapy is a medical treatment option that is often recommended as an alternative to more invasive procedures. 

What Is Class IV Laser Therapy?

Class IV laser therapy can penetrate deeper within your tissues and is much more powerful than low-level or cold laser therapy. A Class IV laser provides more energy to deeper tissues in a shorter amount of time. 

Class IV Laser Therapy vs. Cold Laser Therapy

Cold laser therapy uses low-level laser light to stimulate healing. The level of light is not strong enough to heat your tissues. Class IV laser therapy or deep laser therapy uses higher levels of laser light, and you might feel a slight warmth during treatment. A Class IV laser can penetrate up to 4cm into soft tissues, and is 24 times more powerful, so it offers faster, more effective treatment.

What Conditions Are Treated With Class IV Laser Therapy?

Class IV laser therapy can be used to treat chronic pain, repetitive stress injuries, sports injuries, work injuries, and more. We may recommend laser therapy to treat:

  • Muscle sprains and strains
  • Repetitive stress and overuse injuries
  • Work, sports, and auto injuries
  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Bursitis
  • Arthritis
  • Joint damage
  • Disc pain
  • Tennis elbow
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Neck pain
  • Inflammation and stiffness
  • Loss of mobility, flexibility, or range of motion
  • Low back pain
  • Shoulder pain
  • Knee pain

Schedule a Consultation for Laser Therapy in Suwanee, GA

If you’re interested in finding out if you’re a good candidate for laser therapy, visit us at Caputo Chiropractic Center. Dr. Caputo and his team will assess your symptoms, lifestyle, and health goals and determine if Class IV laser therapy is right for you. Reach out today to schedule an appointment


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