About 40% of American adults suffer from back pain, a common cause of disability and lower quality of life. While there are treatments that can help, finding long-term relief is problematic for many people, leaving them to deal with painful symptoms on a daily basis.
At Superior Pain Relief, Zaid Malik, MD, and his team help patients manage back pain and relieve chronic symptoms with an advanced treatment called MLS laser therapy. In this post, learn more about this state-of-the-art “cold” laser treatment and how it can help you manage your chronic pain symptoms.
When most people think of lasers, they think of the version that uses intense heat energy strong enough to cut through or remodel tissue. But cold laser therapy is different.
Also known as low-level laser therapy (LLLT), cold MLS laser therapy uses a different type of laser energy to penetrate into deep tissues — without incisions and without damaging the upper layers of skin or tissue. In fact, MLS laser therapy uses two different wavelengths: one to manage pain and a second to help reduce inflammation and promote faster healing.
During treatment, the laser energy targets specific layers of tissue. Once absorbed, that energy triggers a series of natural healing reactions, increasing circulation to enhance the delivery of oxygen and other nutrients that support tissue recovery and regeneration.
For back pain, cold MLS laser therapy can be used on its own or in combination with other therapies, like massage, physical therapy, and medication. Best of all, cold laser therapy doesn’t simply treat the symptoms of back pain — it targets the underlying cause, for long-lasting results, improved mobility, and a better quality of life, all without surgery or downtime.
Cold MLS laser therapy is a simple outpatient treatment that takes about 30 minutes. During your session, you recline in a comfortable position while we apply laser energy via a special handheld device.
As the device passes over your skin, it emits controlled bursts of laser energy, painlessly penetrating your skin to deeper layers of tissue damage. Throughout treatment, you may notice sensations of tingling as the energy is absorbed.
Afterward, there’s no downtime or recovery period — you can go right back to your regular routines. Many people notice an immediate relief of symptoms, while others notice more gradual relief as tissue healing occurs. For more stubborn or widespread symptoms, we can repeat the therapy for optimal results.
Because it’s noninvasive and effective in managing many types of back pain, cold MLS laser therapy can be an ideal choice for people suffering from issues like:
Dr. Malik customizes your treatment plan based on your symptoms, medical history, goals, and other personal factors for long-lasting, effective relief without surgery and without prolonged courses of pain medication.
Don’t let chronic back pain dictate your life. To learn more about cold MLS laser therapy and other treatments that can help you manage your symptoms, request an appointment online or over the phone today with Dr. Malik and the team at Superior Pain Relief in Houston, Baytown, Willis, and The Woodlands, Texas.
