Laser Therapy | Laser Treatments | Dublin, Ireland

For more information about our Laser Treatments & Relief or to book your consultation, call us at (01) 575 2623 or visit our contact page.

What Is Cold Laser Therapy? Is It The Same Lasers Used In Hair Removal? 

The Class IV laser is more powerful than low-level (cold) lasers and produces some warmth in the skin. It is much less powerful than lasers used for hair removal or surgery.

What To Expect

At Dublin Chiropractic & Physiotherapy we use the laser in combination with other therapeutic treatments (such as chiropractic, spinal decompression, exercise, or massage).

During your initial consultation, your clinician will gather your history and perform a thorough clinical assessment to objectively measure your degree of limitations and areas to improve during treatments.

Your clinician will then decide whether this form of therapy is suitable for you, for example, if you have signs of inflammation, such as redness or swelling, and add it to your treatments.

If so, your plan is set after assessment.

Your clinician may also prescribe exercises to do at home between sessions. Results vary from person to person.

Laser therapy has been studied for a number of conditions, with mixed results. Examples include the following [3][4][5].

• Arthritis.
• Achilles Tendinitis.
• Ankle Sprains.
• Carpal Tunnel/ Repetitive Strain Disorder.
• Foot and Ankle. 
• Hips. 
• Knees. 
• Morton’s Neuroma.
• Plantar Fasciitis.
• Tennis Elbow
• Shoulder. 
• Back. 
• Neck. 
• Rotator Cuff Tear.

The Class IV laser is non-invasive. Used correctly by a trained clinician, with protective eyewear, the risk of skin injury is low; the skin can warm during treatment, so tell us if it feels too hot.

How Does The Laser Work? 

Laser therapy delivers light energy to the muscle, tendon or joint. Laboratory studies suggest light can cause biological changes in cells, but how this translates into effects for patients is not well established.

For example, near-infrared light has been studied for its effect on how cells produce energy (ATP) [6].

What The Evidence Shows

Laser therapy is non-invasive. The evidence for it is mixed: some studies report less pain or inflammation for some conditions, and others show little benefit. Results vary and aren’t guaranteed. It isn’t suitable for everyone, and your clinician will check this at assessment.

How Can You Get Started?

Contact our clinic at (01) 575 2623 to schedule an initial consultation to determine if your clinical case is suitable for light therapy. Our clinic is located in Monkstown, Co. Dublin.

Free parking is available at the back of the building, but spaces are limited and can’t be guaranteed at busy times.

Visit Us In Dun Laoghaire, Dublin Ireland

Our physical therapy & other services extend throughout Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown including Blackrock, Cherrywood, Stillorgan, Rathfarnham, Shankill, Cabinteely, Foxrock, Clonskeagh, and Killiney.

Our clinic is located just outside of the center of Dun Laoghaire and is between Deansgrange and Monkstown. You can find our building entrance on Lower Mounttown Road, across from Woodland Park. We are a 30-second walk from Dublin Bus stop 2031 which is outside of Mccormick’s Pub.

If You Are Interested And Want To Read More

• Physio Explains: Can Laser Therapy Help Neuropathy?
• Does Laser Therapy Relieve Knee Pain?

References 

[1] Low-level laser therapy for chronic non-specific low back pain: a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

[3] Parameters and Effects of Photobiomodulation in Plantar Fasciitis: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review

[4] Treatment of Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy: Systematic Review and Recommendations

[5] Efficacy of high-intensity laser therapy in patients with adhesive capsulitis: a sham-controlled randomized controlled trial

[6] Review on the Cellular Mechanisms of Low-Level Laser Therapy Use in Oncology