Mls laser therapy can be a great way to reduce or eliminate pain and speed healing without medication, surgery, or other invasive procedures. Here’s how it works — and how to tell if it might be a good choice for helping you feel better.
Your body is an amazing biological machine, with a built-in capacity to heal and recover after injury or surgery. But sometimes that system can use a little extra support — and that’s when MLS laser therapy can help.
Today, lasers are widely used in many areas of medicine, including ophthalmology, dentistry, and general surgery. But they’re also used nonsurgically to stimulate tissue responses deep within the body, without the need for incisions, anesthesia, or sutures.
At Regenexx Las Vegas in Henderson, Nevada, Dr. Josh Goodwin, uses laser therapy to treat patients who are suffering from an array of pain problems, helping them heal naturally and recover more quickly. Here, we explain more about MLS laser therapy so you can decide if it might be a good choice for you.
What MLS laser therapy can do
MLS stands for multiwave locked system, and its name hints at one of the unique features of this FDA-cleared therapy: multiple wavelengths. During treatment, the robotic laser device emits specific wavelengths of light energy to trigger a variety of healing responses.
The MLS system can:
- Increase circulation for faster healing
- Promote tissue repair and regeneration
- Trigger cellular repair responses
- Decrease inflammation and swelling
- Relieve painful symptoms
Laser therapy treatments are painless, and there’s no downtime afterward, so you can fit treatment into even the busiest lifestyle.
Conditions that benefit from MLS laser therapy
Could you benefit from MLS therapy? This remarkable treatment can be an appropriate choice for many types of acute and chronic pain. These are just some examples:
- Sprains and other ligament injuries
- Muscle strains
- Arthritis
- Tendinitis and other tendon issues
- Foot pain, including plantar fasciitis
- Chronic back or neck pain, including sciatica
- Swelling after surgery
Prior to recommending MLS laser therapy, Dr. Goodwin performs a thorough exam and evaluation to ensure it’s the right treatment to help you feel better and heal faster. In addition to an in-office exam, he may order diagnostic imaging.
If you have a chronic or degenerative medical condition, like arthritis, regular therapy can play an important role as part of your ongoing pain management plan. Dr. Goodwin tailors your treatment plan to your specific needs and goals.
Treatment with the MLS laser
At your appointment, you recline comfortably while we position the laser for optimal effects. As the laser emits intense, focused beams of energy, they’re absorbed painlessly through your skin.
Most treatments take about 5-10 minutes. For maximum benefit, you can expect to undergo a series of treatments spaced a few weeks apart. Many people begin to experience pain relief after only 1-3 sessions.
While some people achieve their goal within the initial three treatments, people with more significant pain issues may require anywhere from 6-12 sessions to achieve optimal results.
If you’re dealing with chronic pain, inflammation, or joint stiffness, MLS laser therapy could be just what you need to finally find relief. To learn more about this treatment and other nonsurgical pain management options, call Regenexx Las Vegas at 702-986-0921 or book an appointment online today.
