Laser Therapy for Foot and Ankle Pain
Living in pain is not living at all. When your feet hurt, everything hurts. At Dr. Nelson Gonzalez’s clinic, we understand that everyone’s pain is different. Dr. Gonzalez will diagnose and treat your unique pain, whether it’s in the heel, arches, ball of your foot, and/or toes, helping you return to your daily routine with comfort and ease.
Why Choose Class IV Laser Therapy?
Class IV laser therapy is one of the safest and most effective ways to treat various conditions that cause foot and ankle pain. This advanced treatment offers numerous benefits, including:
Accelerated Cellular Reproduction and Growth:
This is key in repairing the cells of cartilage, bone, tendons, ligaments, and muscle tissue.
Reduced Scar Tissue:
Specific injuries often lead to the development of scar tissue. With less scar tissue, the likelihood of chronic pain is significantly reduced.
Decreased Inflammation and
Increased Blood Circulation:
These effects promote faster healing and pain relief.
When the light source is placed against the skin, photons penetrate several centimeters and are absorbed by the mitochondria (the energy-producing part of a cell). This energy results in the restoration of normal cell function.
Laser therapy is a quick and easy treatment that allows patients to relax during the procedure. In contrast to “cold lasers,” which provide no feeling or sensation, high power diode laser therapy provides a warm, soothing feeling.
Some of the most common sources of foot pain include plantar fasciitis, which often causes moderate to severe heel pain; tendonitis, including Achilles tendonitis, posterior tendonitis (PTTD), and peroneal tendonitis affecting the midfoot and arch; ankle sprains; neuroma (or a pinched nerve); arthritis and inflammation; bunions; and hallux limitus (or a stiff big toe joint). Any of these conditions can result in chronic (long-term) or acute (short-term) pain.
