MLS Class IV laser therapy in Washington, PA
MLS Class IV laser therapy at Getzik Family Chiropractic, a chiropractic and non-surgical spine clinic in Washington, Pennsylvania, uses a high-power medical laser to deliver light energy into tissue. It reduces inflammation and supports healing, and it is drug-free and non-invasive. Sessions take a few minutes per area. Call us at (724) 222-2074 to check availability.
Key facts
- A high-power medical laser that delivers light energy into tissue.
- Reduces inflammation and supports healing.
- Drug-free and non-invasive, with no downtime.
- Sessions take a few minutes per area.
- Used for back and neck pain, disc injuries, tendonitis and joint pain.
- Call us at (724) 222-2074 to check availability.
What Class IV laser therapy is
Class IV laser therapy is a high-power medical laser that delivers light energy into tissue. The light is absorbed by the cells and used to reduce inflammation and support the body's own healing. The treatment is drug-free and non-invasive. The applicator rests on the skin or hovers just above it, and most patients feel a gentle warmth.
How Class IV differs from cold laser
The higher power class delivers more energy in less time. The table below sets out the difference in plain terms.
| Type | Power | Session length | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLS Class IV laser | High-power medical laser | A few minutes per area | Disc injuries, deep joint and back pain, post-surgical pain |
| Class III cold laser | Lower-power light device | Longer sessions to deliver the same energy | Surface and mild soft-tissue complaints |
What we use laser therapy for
We use laser therapy for the problems below.
- • Back and neck pain
- • Disc injuries
- • Tendonitis
- • Tennis and golfer's elbow
- • Carpal tunnel syndrome
- • TMJ pain
- • Joint arthritis pain
- • Sprains and strains
- • Post-surgical pain
What a laser session feels like
You sit or lie down and the applicator is placed at the treatment area. Most patients feel a gentle warmth. The session takes a few minutes per area. There is no downtime, and you leave and go about your day.
How many sessions and what it costs
The number of sessions depends on the condition and how long it has been there. Some problems respond in a few sessions and others take more. Dr. Getzik gives you a specific plan after the examination. The cash rate is $60 per session. We verify your insurance plan before care begins and tell you your expected out-of-pocket cost in writing. CareCredit is available to spread the cost. See our pricing and insurance page.
How laser therapy works alongside decompression and adjustments
Laser therapy often works alongside other care here. For a disc injury, decompression lowers the pressure in the disc while laser reduces the inflammation around the irritated nerve. For a joint problem, an adjustment restores movement while laser supports the surrounding tissue. We sequence your care so each service supports the others. Read about spinal decompression and chiropractic care.