Non-Invasive, Drug-Free Pain Care
Laser Therapy in South Jordan and Bountiful
Class IV laser therapy for joint, muscle and nerve pain, in quick, comfortable in-clinic sessions that can be combined with physical therapy or chiropractic care. Available at our South Jordan and Bountiful clinics.
What Is Laser Therapy?
Focused Light Aimed at Sore Tissue
Laser therapy, also called photobiomodulation, uses focused light aimed at a painful area. The light passes through the skin into the tissue below, where it is thought to help calm inflammation, improve circulation and support the body’s repair process.
Our clinics use a Class IV superpulsed laser, which delivers more energy than the low-level devices often called cold lasers and is designed to reach deeper tissue. Most sessions take only a few minutes, and many people feel nothing more than gentle warmth.
Research shows laser therapy can relieve pain for problems such as neck pain. It is drug-free and non-invasive, and it fits easily into a plan that can include physical therapy and chiropractic care.
Is Laser Therapy Right for You?
Who May Benefit From Laser Therapy
At our clinics, laser therapy is commonly used for:
- Joint pain and arthritis, including knee pain
- Heel pain and plantar fasciitis
- Carpal tunnel and wrist pain
- Nerve pain from neuropathy
- Sports injuries, strains and tendon pain
- Soreness and stiffness while recovering from surgery
It may be a good fit if you want a drug-free option, if pain is keeping you from getting the most out of therapy, or if you want to add something to care that has helped only partly. A consultation is the best way to find out whether laser therapy is right for your pain. See how laser therapy fits care for joint pain, foot pain, carpal tunnel, neuropathy and recovery after surgery.
Before Your First Session
Is Laser Therapy Safe for You?
Laser therapy is gentle and non-invasive, and you and your provider wear protective eyewear during every session. Before you start, your provider checks a few things, such as pregnancy, a history of cancer, a thyroid condition, or medicines that make your skin sensitive to light, so treatment is aimed only where it is safe.
Side effects are uncommon and usually mild, such as brief warmth or redness of the skin. Let your provider know if the area ever feels too warm, or if you have numbness there, and the settings are adjusted for you.
What to Expect
Laser Therapy, Step by Step
- Evaluation. Your provider examines the painful area and builds a plan around it, including whether laser therapy fits and what care should go with it.
- Getting ready. You and your provider put on protective eyewear. The laser is used on bare skin, so wear clothing that makes the area easy to reach.
- The session. Your provider moves the laser head over and around the painful area, usually for a few minutes.
- Afterward. For most people there is no downtime, so you can go right back to your day.
- A series of visits. Laser therapy is usually given as a series, often a few visits a week for several weeks. Your provider will suggest a schedule that fits your condition, and some people notice a change within the first few sessions.
- Progress checks. We check how you are doing and adjust your plan as you improve.
Part of a Bigger Plan
Laser Therapy as Part of Your Wider Plan
Laser therapy pairs well with other care. As pain eases, it may help you move more freely and get more out of physical therapy or chiropractic care.
For heel pain such as plantar fasciitis, it may be combined with pulse wave therapy. It may also be paired with spinal decompression for disc-related pain, or with targeted injections when pain needs more help.
Laser therapy is available at both our South Jordan and Bountiful clinics. Start with a consultation at either one, and your provider will recommend the treatment, or combination of treatments, that fits your situation best.
Insurance Coverage
Is Laser Therapy Covered by Insurance?
Most of our care is covered by many insurance plans. Coverage for laser therapy varies by plan, and our team verifies your benefits before any care begins. If your plan does not cover it, a six-session laser package is available; see our wellness packages.
See How It Works
Watch: Laser Therapy
A short video on laser therapy at Integrated Pain Specialists.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Laser Therapy FAQs
Does laser therapy hurt?
Not usually. Most people feel gentle warmth, and some feel nothing at all.
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on your condition. Laser therapy is usually given as a series, often a few visits a week for several weeks, and your provider will suggest a schedule at your consultation.
Does laser therapy work?
Research shows laser therapy can relieve pain for problems such as neck pain, and many people use it to calm pain and inflammation without medication. Everyone responds a little differently, so your provider will talk with you about what to expect for your condition and track your progress.
Is this the same as cold laser therapy?
Not quite. Cold laser usually means a low-level laser that gives off almost no heat. Our clinics use a Class IV laser, which is more powerful and can feel gently warm. Both are forms of laser therapy, also called photobiomodulation.
Is laser therapy safe?
Laser therapy is generally safe when it is given by trained providers with protective eyewear. Like any laser, it can burn the skin or harm the eyes if it is misused, which is why our specialists guide every session. It is not used over the eyes, a cancer, the thyroid, or the abdomen or breasts during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Tell your provider about any medicine that makes you sensitive to light and about any numbness in the area.
Is laser therapy covered by insurance?
Coverage for laser therapy varies by plan. Our team verifies your benefits before any care begins, and if your plan does not cover it, a six-session laser package is available.