10 Benefits of MLS Laser Therapy

Anti-Inflammatory

MLS® Laser Therapy has an anti-edema effect as it causes vasodilation, but also because it activates the lymphatic drainage system which drains swollen areas. As a result, there is a reduction in swelling caused by bruising or inflammation.

Analgesic

MLS® Laser Therapy has a beneficial effect on nerve cells. It blocks pain transmitted by these cells to the brain which decreases nerve sensitivity. Also, due to the decreased inflammation, there is less edema and less pain. Another pain blocking mechanism involves the production of high levels of pain killing chemicals such as endorphins and enkephalin from the brain and adrenal gland.

Accelerated Tissue Repair and Cell Growth

Photons of light from lasers penetrate deeply into tissue and accelerate cellular reproduction and growth. The laser light increases the energy available to the cell so that the cell can take on nutrients faster
and get rid of waste products. As a result of exposure to laser light, damaged cells are repaired faster.

Improved Vascular Activity

Laser light will significantly increase the formation of new capillaries in damaged tissue which speeds up the healing process, closes wounds quickly and reduces scar tissue. Additional benefits include acceleration of angiogenesis, which causes temporary vasodilation and increase in the diameter of blood vessels.

Increases Metabolic Activity

MLS® Laser Therapy creates higher outputs of specific enzymes, greater oxygen and food particle loads for blood cells.

Trigger Points and Acupuncture Points

MLS® Laser Therapy stimulates muscle trigger points and acupuncture points on a noninvasive basis providing musculoskeletal pain relief.

Reduced Fibrous Tissue Formation

MLS® Laser Therapy reduces the formation of scar tissue following tissue damage from cuts, scratches, burns or surgery.

Improved Nerve Function

Slow recovery of nerve functions in damaged tissue can result in numbness and impaired limbs. Laser light speeds the process of nerve cell reconnection and increase the amplitude of action potentials to optimize muscle healing.

Immunoregulation

Laser light has a direct effect on immunity status by stimulating immunoglobulins and lymphocytes. Laser emissions are absorbed by chromophores (molecule enzymes) that react to laser light. Upon exposure to the laser, the enzyme
flavomononucleotide is activated and starts the production of ATP (adenosinetriphosphate), which is the major carrier of cell energy and the energy source for all chemical reactions in the cells.

Faster Wound Healing

Laser light stimulates fibroblast development in damaged tissue. Fibroblasts are the building blocks of collagen, which is the essential protein required to replace old tissue or to repair tissue injuries. As a result, MLS® Laser Therapy is effective post surgically and in the treatment of open wounds and burns.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MLS Laser Therapy?

The MLS Laser is FDA-cleared and uses concentrated light energy to stimulate the body's own healing process to minimize pain, inflammation and arthritis and reduce recovery times so you can return to a pain-free life. By using specific wavelengths and a patented delivery system, MLS Laser Therapy can speed up the process of relieving inflammation and pain associated with many conditions, including arthritis. The MLS Therapy Laser has a unique pain -relieving effect, which can be dramatic. Many patients feel significantly better in just a few treatments.

What does MLS mean?

MLS stands for "Multiwave Locked System". This technology uses a patented combination of wavelengths that reinforce each other, allowing you to achieve the individual benefits of each wavelength in one convenient session. These wavelengths work in unison, much like a symphony, to deliver deeper penetration for maximized results.

How does it work?

During MLS laser treatment sessions, light energy penetrates deeply into your soft tissue and reaches damaged cells. In essence, light energy is converted into biochemical energy (think of this like photosynthesis in plants). This energy stimulates natural healing processes by speeding up cellular reproduction and growth. The specific light wavelengths produced by the MLS laser initiate strong anti-inflammatory responses by the cells in these tissues, which is essential for reducing swelling and pain.

Will it hurt?

That's a great question. Through years of research and development, the MLS Laser was designed to treat conditions without an excessive thermal effect, often felt as heat. Most people report that they do not feel anything during the treatment. Occasionally, you may feel a slight warming sensation at the treatment site, which is normal and is an indication that the inflammation is being relieved and that your body is responding properly. There is no pain associated with laser application. In fact, laser treatment is relaxing enough that some people even fall asleep.

Will MLS Laser Therapy work for me?

For 85-90% of patients with musculoskeletal pain, inflammation or arthritis, the answer is "Yes!" Most patients with pain, inflammation or arthritis report significant pain relief from MLS Laser Therapy treatments. Whether you have sciatica, arthritis, herniated or degenerative discs, shoulder and neck pain, aching knees, spinal stenosis, or any other musculskeletal pain, you are likely to benefit from MLS Laser Therapy. As a matter of fact, many patients who were scheduled for surgery were able to delay or cancel their surgery because MLS Laser Therapy alleviated their condition and reduced or eliminated their pain.

How many treatments are usually needed to get results?

Treatment plans are determined on a case-by-case basis and depend on the nature of the condition or injury being treated. Results can often be seen after the first treatment. Most conditions have protocols that range from 6-10 treatments. The treatments are cumulative and are delivered 2-3 times per week for 2-3 weeks. Conditions such as severe arthritis may require periodic sessions to maintain the positive effects on pain.

Is MLS Laser Therapy right for everyone?

While MLS laser therapy is supremely safe for the vast majority of patients, including people with metal implants, certain issues such as cancer or pregnancy may steer us toward recommending a different therapeutic method. We will conduct a careful evaluation to make sure MLS laser therapy makes sense for you.

Is MLS Laser Therapy a regulated treatment?

MLS Laser Therapy was cleared for use by the FDA in 2009. The MLS laser was developed and tested following a strict course of biomedical and clinical research. The effectiveness of the combination of the emissions making up the MLS pulse was initially tested in vitro on cellular cultures, then in vivo on animals, and finally by means of controlled clinical trials run by major state-of-the-art health organizations for treating traumatic and degenerative painful diseases. 

What is the advantage of MLS Therapy over other lasers?

Until now, there have been only pulsed light lasers that control swelling and continuous light lasers that control pain, but not both. Current traditional laser therapy provides partial treatment at best by reducing inflammation or pain but never both at the same time. MLS Therapy is able to induce strong anti-inflammatory, anti-edema, and analgesic effects simultaneously and within a short period of time. LLLT cannot achieve these results because of the limitations of using one or two wavelengths that are not synchronized. The patented control system that generates the MLS pulse synchronizes the emissions to achieve results previously unattainable. Thanks to this characteristic synchronization, the various therapeutic effects not only take place at the same time but reciprocally reinforce each other.

What can I expect during a treatment?

MLS Laser Therapy is a painless treatment that lasts a few minutes. Some patients have stated they feel a comfortable warm sensation in the area being treated, while other patients usually don’t feel the laser. There is no pain, heat, redness or swelling during or after treatment.

How long does the treatment take?

A typical session is 10 to 15 minutes, depending on the size of the area we are treating. This makes it a very quick and convenient treatment option – you’ll be in and out in under 20 minutes!

How long before results are felt?

This is also something that will depend on the patient and the issue being treated. These sessions are cumulative, meaning that they build on each session. Some patients have reported feeling improvement immediately after the first treatment, with most feeling improvement after the third treatment. In the case of chronic conditions, you may need as many as six visits before you start to really feel the benefits of laser therapy. Put simply, everyone responds to this therapy a little bit differently.

Is the effect long lasting?

For most patients the answer is "Yes". MLS Laser Therapy is about healing the damaged tissues that are causing you pain. When you start feeling better from this treatment, it’s because you are actually better. While each person and each condition varies, many patients receive tremendous relief from their pain and inflammation when they go through a series of MLS Laser Therapy treatments. While most patients may not need additional treatments in the future, some conditions, like arthritis, are degenerative. The great thing about the MLS Laser Therapy for arthritic patients is that once you feel better, you can be more active and it is this increased activity that helps minimize the long term effects of arthritis. Even so, you may need an occasional single MLS treatment every 4 to 6 six weeks over the course of the year to hold the inflammation at bay and keep the arthritic pain in check.

Can it be used at the same time as other treatments?

Absolutely. In fact, sometimes MLS therapy is even more effective when used in conjunction with other treatments, like physical therapy and massage therapy.

Can laser therapy be used over medical implants, or over metal?

Yes. Laser therapy is a light treatment, not a heat one. This means no heating will affect any surgical or metal implants. If you have any such medical equipment, MLS therapy is still completely safe and will produce no adverse side effects. Additionally, this is a highly effective procedure that can be used to assist with postoperative wound healing.

How do I know if laser therapy is right for me?

Just like other treatment options, it is best to talk to your doctor to see if MLS Laser Therapy is right for you. Patients must bring a medical clearance form with them to their first visit so that we know exactly how to treat them.