Growing up you probably heard your doctor or dentist tell you, "now don't worry this isn't going to hurt." As a kid you were very trusting. But as an adult you know that needles and pain often go together.
As a podiatrist I've taken an oath, "do no harm." My goal is to eliminate your pain. heal your feet, and get you back to doing what you love. The last thing I want to do is cause you more pain in the process.
Does this mean I've stopped using needles?
No. It means I avoid using needles when I have an equal or better alternative. For a long time I couldn't say that. But now the latest technology allows me to treat many conditions without use of painful needles.
MLS laser therapy works to eliminate pain and reduce inflammation using dual wavelengths of infrared light to penetrate deep into the tissue and stimulate healing at the cellular level.
MLS Laser Heals At the Cellular Level
In the past I've used cortisone to treat conditions such as plantar fasciitis, heel pain, and Achilles tendonitis. While cortisone can help reduce pain, it does not heal at the cellular level.
I also use alcohol injections to reduce the size of neuromas. Now I offer MLS laser to my neuroma patients who want to avoid needles.
Success in Treating New and Old Injuries
MLS laser therapy has also been very successful in treating sports injuries. It doesn't matter if you've had a new or old injury. For new injuries the MLS laser works to reduce inflammation and pain and fast track the healing process.
Many people with old injuries still experience pain even though the initial inflammatory process is over. Residual pain can be the result of insufficient healing at the cellular level. Fortunately the MLS laser also works at the deepest level to deliver the healing needed to those tissues.
How Long Does Treatment with MLS Laser Therapy Take?
Although many people experience pain reduction in one or two treatments, it takes at least 6 treatments to heal at the cellular level. Depending on the severity of the injury and your own biology it can take up to 12 treatments.
Maintaining Your Foot Health
Once you've received MLS therapy and you've recovered from your injury or foot problem, it's important to maintain your foot health by following these guidelines:
Be Sure to Stretch
Many injuries occur when exercising from a cold start. Stretching before working out and in particular using Dynamic Warm-Ups developed for runners can help prevent injuries from reoccurring.
Don't Wear Worn Out Shoes
Be sure to purchase new shoes every 500 miles. Worn out shoes will not support your feet during athletic activity and will put you at risk for re-injury.
Wear Your Orthotics
If your podiatrist has determined you need orthotics to prevent future injury, be sure to wear them.
Call us today at 206-368-7000 for an appointment. Often same day for emergencies and less than 2 weeks for chronic foot pain. You can also request an appointment online.
