Whether you have a chronic condition like arthritis, a sports injury, or have recently had surgical procedure like rotator cuff repair or ACL surgery, pain management is a critical part of the ongoing treatment and recovery process.
Traditionally, pain management often involves medications–often NSAIDs, injections, or highly-addictive opioids. Now, Dr. Scott Sigman is offering another alternative to opioid pain management: laser therapy.
Dr. Sigman is the Founder and Chief Medical Officer of OrthoLazer, a group of clinics utilizing laser therapy to help with pain management in acute, chronic and post operative patient groups.
What is laser therapy?
OrthoLazer Centers use the MLS M8 Robotic Laser Therapy technology. It is the most advanced therapy laser on the market today, and is FDA-cleared to treat pain and inflammation. The treatment is noninvasive, fully automated, and completely safe.
The laser therapy device emits specific wavelengths of light. Light energy enters the damaged cells and stimulates intracellular activity. This reduces pain in the treated area and speeds recovery time.
What conditions can be treated with laser therapy?
Laser therapy can be helpful for a variety of orthopaedic conditions, including:
- Arthritis
- Back pain
- Bursitis
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Golfer’s elbow
- Labral tears
- Meniscal tears
- Neuralgia
- Neuropathy
- Patellofemoral syndrome
- Plantar fasciitis
- Rotator cuff tears
- Sciatica
- Stress fractures
- Sprains and strains
- Tendinitis
- Tennis elbow
Laser therapy can also be helpful for post-surgical pain and wound healing.
What are the benefits of laser therapy?
The benefits of laser therapy include:
- Reduced pain and inflammation for a wide range of orthopaedic conditions and injuries
- Quick results–see improvement in days, not months
- Potential to defer or eliminate the need for surgery
- Painless treatment–no needles or medications
- No downtime after treatment
What can I expect with laser treatment?
The actual treatment time and number of treatments needed will vary based on the condition. With that said, the average treatment at OrthoLazer takes about 4-10 minutes to complete, and patients typically need an average of 7-10 treatments to see improvement. Patients may experience a comfortable sensation at the treatment site, but it is not painful.
As the treatment plan progresses, most patients will have a gradual improvement in pain and inflammation. Some respond more quickly to treatment, and others more slowly.
The effects of MLS M8 Robotic Laser Therapy are cumulative. This means that it is important for patients to complete the entire course of treatments recommended by Dr. Sigman. Discontinuing the treatments prior to completing the entire course of care will likely result in the return of symptoms.
Why choose Dr. Scott Sigman for laser therapy?
Dr. Scott Sigman is board certified orthopaedic surgeon with over 20 years of experience. As the Founder and Chief Medical Office of OrthoLazer Centers, a major focus of Dr. Sigman’s practice is to provide safe, effective, opioid-free options for pain management. OrthoLazer is one of several opioid-sparing options that he offers in his practice.
In addition to seeking the latest advances in safe and effective pain management, Dr. Sigman has contributed to numerous publications and research studies and has given presentations, lectures, and instructional courses worldwide. He has also provided orthopaedic care to several teams at the collegiate and professional levels, including the US Ski Jump Team, UMASS Lowell, Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Dodgers, LA Angels, LA Kings, Anaheim Mighty Ducks, LA Galaxy and USC football.
Laser Therapy for Orthopedic Conditions & Surgical Recovery in North Chelmsford, MA
If you would like to learn more about laser therapy and find out if you are a candidate, please contact our office at 978-454-0706 to schedule a consultation with Dr. Sigman.