Noninvasive, Narcotic-free Treatment for Foot Pain
Every year, the last week of March marks National Drug and Alcohol Facts week. There are so many ways that drug and alcohol abuse affects people’s lives. But one key concern is pain management because sober or drug-free individuals must often avoid narcotics for pain relief. Meaning they need to treat all pain—including foot pain—with noninvasive options.
Thankfully, our Westfield podiatry practice has a drug-free great pain relief treatment. It's called MLS Laser Therapy. And the best part when you’re dealing with addiction and chronic pain? The laser for pain requires no pills or painful injections, has no down time and brings relief without fear of addiction.
What is MLS Laser Therapy?
The FDA cleared MLS Laser Therapy for pain treatment in 2009. But how does it deliver pain relief? Our MLS laser changes light energy into biomechanical energy. Then, when it reaches your body, that energy switches on your body’s ability to heal itself. What does that mean? The laser speeds up internal healing. And it does so while fighting inflammation, effectively treating your pain.
But How Does MLS Laser Therapy Treat Pain?
The MLS laser uses two light waves (808 nanometer and 905 nanometer.) Together, they reduce inflammation and swelling, and offer an analgesic effect. (That means the light waves reduce pain in your body. Like over-the-counter and prescription pain medications do. But without putting any drugs in your body.)
The MLS laser also offers added pain relief. Because it numbs your pain while working on underlying triggers such as inflammation. Plus, for injury-related pain, the MLS laser speeds up your healing. How? The light waves stimulate healthy new cell growth. And, in that way, MLS Laser Therapy can send healthy new tissue to areas of injury, and reduce your healing time so you feel better, faster.
What Kind of Pain Can MLS Therapy Treat?
Here’s the best news: MLS Laser Therapy works on all types of pain. It treats everything from the pain of common foot conditions such as plantar fasciitis to arthritis and neuropathy pain.
But that’s not all. This laser can reduce swelling while it offers pain relief. Which means that, if you need to avoid pain medications, MLS Laser Therapy is a great treatment option. We think that’s great news for anyone recovering from addiction. Or for anyone who wants to manage pain without opioids or injections for pain management.
Are you dealing with pain and want to explore noninvasive, drug-free treatment options? We’re here to answer all your questions. Just schedule a consultation with Dr. David Sullivan, our Westfield podiatrist. He’ll conduct a thorough exam and discuss all your treatment options for pain relief.