Treating Pain with the Remy class iv laser system

The primary theory behind orthopedic laser pain therapy is that the low-level laser light stimulates cellular activity through a process called photobiomodulation. This means that the photons (light particles) delivered by the laser interact with cells in the targeted area, particularly the mitochondria (the energy-producing centers of cells). This interaction is thought to increase the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which is essential for cellular function and repair. 

Laser therapy is believed to reduce inflammation by decreasing the production of pro-inflammatory molecules and promoting the release of anti-inflammatory cytokines. This can help alleviate pain associated with inflammation. 

•  Some studies suggest that laser therapy may activate nerve cells that can inhibit pain signals, essentially closing the "gate" that allows pain signals to reach the brain. This mechanism is similar to the gate control theory of pain.
• In cases of NEUROPATHIC PAIN, laser therapy may influence nerve cells, potentially reducing pain and improving nerve function. 
• Some patients report feeling pain relief after laser therapy, which may be related to the release of endorphins, the body's natural painkillers.

 Laser therapy may enhance blood circulation in the treated area. Improved blood flow can aid in the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to tissues, which can facilitate the healing process. 

 Laser therapy may stimulate the production of collagen, a protein crucial for tissue repair and regeneration. This effect can be beneficial for healing injured or damaged tissues. 

•  These injuries occur when the ligaments (sprains) or muscles and tendons (strains) in the foot and ankle are stretched or torn. They can happen due to accidents, sports activities, or simply rolling your ankle.
• Laser Pain Therapy helps with sprains and strains through accelerating tissue repair through photobiomodulation and increased collagen production, improving blood flow, reducing muscle spasms, and reducing pain.

•  Broken bones in the foot or ankle can cause significant pain. Stress fractures, which are small cracks in the bones often caused by overuse, are also common. 
• Laser Pain Therapy helps treat broken bones is through Pain Relief, Photobiomodulation allowing the tissues to heal more quickly, inflammation reduction.

•  This condition involves inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot. It typically causes heel pain, especially in the morning or after periods of rest.
• Laser Pain Therapy helps treat plantar fasciitis by reducing pain and inflammation and accelerating healing. 

•  Inflammation of the Achilles tendon, which connects the calf muscles to the heel bone, can result in pain at the back of the ankle.
• Laser Pain Therapy helps with Achilles’ Tendinitis through accelerating tissue repair through photobiomodulation and increased collagen production, improving blood flow, reducing muscle spasms, and reducing pain.

• Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and other forms of arthritis can affect the joints in the foot and ankle, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility.
• Laser Pain Therapy helps with arthritis by reducing pain, decreasing inflammation, photobiomodulation tissue repair, improving blood flow and reducing muscle tension.

• Inflammation of the tendons in the foot or ankle, such as the peroneal or posterior tibial tendons, can cause pain and discomfort.
• Laser Pain Therapy helps with tendinitis through accelerating tissue repair through photobiomodulation, increased collagen production, improving blood flow, reducing muscle spasms, and reducing pain.

• Inflammation of the fluid-filled sacs (bursae) that cushion and reduce friction in the joints can lead to pain, especially in the heel, great toe, and ankle joints.
• Laser therapy helps with bursitis through its antiinflammatory effects, reducing pain, stimulating tissue repair, improving blood flow and relaxing adjacent muscles.

• Similar to carpal tunnel syndrome in the wrist, tarsal tunnel syndrome involves compression of the tibial nerve as it passes through a tunnel in the ankle, leading to pain, numbness, and tingling.
• Potential ways in which tarsal tunnel syndrome is relieved with laser therapy is through pain modulation, its antiinflammatory effects, tissue repair, improving blood flow and muscle relaxation.

• This condition involves the thickening of tissue around a nerve leading to the toes, often causing sharp, burning pain in the ball of the foot.
• Laser therapy can help with Morton’s Neuroma symptoms by decreasing pain and inflammation while stimulating tissue repair and blood flow. 

• Overuse Injuries and acute aches and pains are caused by a prolonged or abrupt increase in activity, referred to as “too much too soon” or “weekend warrior” injuries. Repetitive activities, such as running or walking long distances, can lead to overuse injuries like shin splints or stress fractures.
• Laser therapy helps with these injuries by decreasing acute inflammation, relaxing muscles, modulating pain, and promoting tissue repair.