MLS Laser Therapy for Pain Relief

What You Need To Know

Learn how MLS Laser Therapy works and the conditions it can help treat.

Understanding MLS Laser Therapy

MLS Laser is a pain laser that is in fact, painless. This laser uses light energy and converts it to biomechanical energy by stimulating your body’s own healing mechanisms at the cellular level. It recruits your body’s naturally occurring cellular turnover and enhances this mechanism so your body can fight pain and inflammation.

MLS stands for Multiwave Lock System. It delivers light in two distinct wavelengths, 808 nanometer and 905 nanometer. The lower wavelength concentrates on the reduction of inflammation and edema, while the higher one concentrates on pain reduction, resulting in an analgesic effect. Together, these wavelengths produce greater pain relief while minimizing any thermal damage to the cells.

The Robotic MLS Laser is the only Class 4 laser in the world that does not produce heat, and is completely painless. This FDA cleared system immediately improves blood flow to the affected area, which speeds healing.

MLS Laser works on all types of pain. Whether you have an acute injury such as a sprain, strain, broken bone, or stress fracture, or chronic pain from an arthritic condition, neuropathy, or post-operative discomfort, you should consider MLS Laser therapy. Conditions such as plantar fasciitis, chronic heel pain, Achilles tendinitis, and ankle sports injuries respond well. If you are living with foot or ankle pain, schedule a consultation to see if MLS Laser Therapy is right for you.

Benefits and What to Expect

When you are considering MLS Laser therapy, the doctor will consult with you to determine the right course of treatment. There are some contraindications, including pregnancy, and we want to make sure this therapy is right for you. For your first treatment, you come into the treatment room, sign our consent, watch a quick introductory video, and have your questions answered. You will be required to wear protective eyeglasses during the treatment.

The laser light is focused on the exact area, so it works quickly. The average treatment takes between 10 to 30 minutes. Since there is no pain, patients find this very relaxing, and some even doze off during treatment. Most acute injuries respond well with 6 sessions, 2 to 3 times a week for 2 to 3 weeks. For chronic conditions, the recommended total is 12 sessions over 4 to 6 weeks, with the option of a maintenance program.

MLS Laser therapy is noninvasive, meaning there is no break in the skin and no downtime. The laser causes vasodilation of the blood vessels, increasing blood flow to the affected areas. It has been on the market since 2009 with no known side effects, and it can be used alongside other therapies such as physical therapy.

Although this therapy is FDA cleared, it is not yet covered by insurance carriers, but the cost per session may come out to be less than other insurance covered therapies once copays are factored in. Contact us to learn how MLS Laser Therapy can fit into your treatment plan.