Class IV Laser Therapy in Derry
Pain can keep you from moving, working, sleeping and enjoying the things you love. At Triskelia Wellness, we offer Class IV laser therapy with the Medray QuantumX, a non-invasive treatment that uses light that may help ease pain and support the body’s natural healing processes.
How Laser Therapy Works
Also called photobiomodulation (PBM), laser therapy uses red and near-infrared light that penetrates tissue at the cellular level. There, it’s absorbed by structures within the cells, including the mitochondria, which help produce cellular energy. This process may influence cellular energy production, circulation, inflammatory responses and tissue repair. It’s more than warming a sore muscle; the light acts as a signal that may help create better conditions for recovery.
Our Approach
The QuantumX is a Class IV laser with four therapeutic wavelengths. Its higher available power doesn’t mean every patient gets maximum power. Instead, it gives us the flexibility to tailor each session to the tissue being treated, the size and depth of the area and your goals. We can focus on a specific muscle, tendon, joint or trigger point, or use the S.T.A.R. hands-free system to treat a larger area.
Treatment is non-invasive and generally comfortable, with no needles, injections or medications. Many patients feel a gentle warmth, while others feel very little. You’ll wear protective eyewear, and session length depends on the area being treated.
Conditions Laser Therapy May Be Used For
Some common concerns we may use laser therapy for include:
- Joint pain and osteoarthritis, including knee pain
- Neck and shoulder pain
- Muscle strains and trigger points
- Tendon and ligament injuries
- Sports and overuse injuries
- Plantar fasciitis and foot pain
- Elbow and forearm pain
- Certain nerve-related pain
Research on photobiomodulation has shown potential benefits for pain and function in a number of conditions, though results vary. Laser therapy isn’t right for every person or condition, which is why we always start by finding out why you’re hurting in the first place.
A Care Plan Built Around You
Based on a thorough examination, we’ll create a care plan around your symptoms and goals. Laser therapy may be used on its own or combined with other services such as chiropractic care, massage therapy, shockwave therapy (ESWT), dry needling or PEMF.
While easing pain matters, of course, restoring function is the bigger goal. If a shoulder feels better but the movement pattern behind the problem hasn’t changed, we’re not done yet. Your plan may also include rehab exercises and stretches to rebuild strength and help reduce the chance of the problem returning.
We don’t waste your time or money on therapies that aren’t suited to your needs. Our goal is simple: the right treatment, for the right person, for the right reason.
Is Laser Therapy Right for You?
Already a patient? Ask us at your next visit whether laser therapy may be right for you. New to Triskelia Wellness? Contact us today to schedule your first appointment and find out whether laser therapy may be included in your care.
