Benefits of Laser Therapy for Foot and Ankle Problems

While you may not have thought of laser therapy to treat foot and ankle problems, it is actually a very safe and effective method to relieve pain and prompt healing. The laser approach has proven to be a healthy alternative to medication and surgery in many instances. Here are just some of the reasons you should consider this approach for any issues you may be experiencing.

How it Works

Laser therapy inundates the area being treated with cell-energizing photons, which stimulate circulation to the injured portion of the foot and reduce pain as well as inflammation. Lasers help the body use its own healing capacity, generating a soothing sensation of warmth that signifies the beginning of increased cellular activity. Most patients report the warming sensation, while others report no sensation at all. You will not feel any pain, nor experience and swelling, either during or after your treatment takes place.

Benefits

These are some of the main benefits offered by laser therapy:

• Faster healing of strains and sprains by accelerating cellular repair and growth
• A substantial reduction of swelling
• Improved blood circulation via the formation of new capillaries that speed the healing process
• Reduced scar tissue
• Improved nerve function
• No side effects, and no need for anesthesia

For most patients, a laser therapy session will last about 5-10 minutes depending on the type of condition that needs to be treated. The laser must be directly administered to the skin because the light cannot penetrate clothing. You will more than likely see results within 3-5 treatments.

Contact Us About Laser Therapy

If you would like to learn more about how laser therapy can help with foot and ankle problems, get in touch with a North Texas podiatrist at Southwest Foot & Ankle Centers. Contact us online or call us at in Plano at 972-805-9985, at 972-318-2738 in Lewisville or 972-318-2655 in Irving.