So many things in life can mess with your feet. From arthritis to surgery, not to mention soft tissue injuries, you can easily develop swelling, pain, and dysfunction in your feet. This is not only uncomfortable, but it can also hinder your ability to walk, and prevent you from doing regular, day-to-day activities. Foot issues of this nature can also take extended periods to heal or – as is the case with arthritis – prove to be chronic. One means of managing these unpleasant symptoms and speeding up the healing process, as well as accessing safe, long-lasting pain relief is Laser Therapy.
Reducing inflammation in your feet and stimulating your body’s natural healing, laser therapy can help you avoid the need for invasive surgery, pharmaceuticals, and unpleasant injections that would otherwise be used to treat chronic foot pain and injuries.
Here’s all you need to know about laser therapy for your feet, and the great benefits that come with it…
#1 It’s Noninvasive…
Laser therapy works through concentrated light, which stimulates healing as it passes through your skin’s outer layers. The energy from the laser’s light is able to penetrate to the soft tissues beneath the surface without breaking the skin. As a result, it’s a completely non-invasive procedure that doesn’t require any injections, incisions, painful manipulation, or blood loss.
#2 It’s Fast!
Most laser therapy sessions last only 10 minutes and require very few sessions before you see results. Even a more acute issue, like a sprained ankle, is usable resolvable in four to six short sessions. Chronic conditions like arthritis will start to ease in just a couple of sessions, and you’ll notice improvements with each subsequent session. Even here though, you’ll usually only need between ten and fifteen sessions in total.
#3 It’s Pain Free…
There is no pain associated with laser therapy. Because it’s non-invasive, there is no damage to your skin or tissue, and because it uses light, there is no need for you to tolerate cold or heat, as there would be with other treatments.
#4 Laster Therapy Reduces Post-Surgical Recovery Time…
If you’re having surgery, laser therapy in the aftermath can reduce your recovery time, allowing you to get back to normal sooner.
#5 It’s Customisable…
While our patients frequently share common conditions, we’re well aware as podiatrists that your condition is unique to you. There is no single pain therapy plan that will work for everyone. The great thing about laser therapy is that it’s fully customisable to your specific needs. We can tweak the way we apply the therapy to get you the best results for your individual issues.
#6 It’s Got A Powerful Anti-Inflammatory Effect…
When the metabolic response in your cells has slowed down or stalled, you will experience inflammation and swelling. The latter enters your cells, enhancing intercellular activity and speeding cell recovery. The laser encourages a metabolic response in the cells that have stalled or slowed. As a result, you experience reduced swelling and inflammation that impede your range of movement and exacerbate pain.
#7 It Will Improve Your Circulation…
Blood circulation is a vital part of healing, but your feet are about as far from your heart as you can get. As a result, they often suffer from poor blood circulation, which hinders healing. As your blood circulates it floods injured areas with essential nutrients and oxygen. When circulation is poor, your feet don’t get the benefit of this. Laser therapy actively encourages circulation. This will help you to feel better faster. It also enhances cell repair, tissue healing, and healthy tissue growth.
If you have chronic or acute issues with your feed keeping you from living your best life, laser therapy may be the perfect solution. Give us a call and we can advise you…