Considering laser therapy for persistent pain? These five points can help you discuss the service with your clinician and decide whether it fits your goals. At Lobacz Chiropractic in Evansville, we use MLS Laser Therapy as an option for selected patients after evaluation.
1. Understand Which Device Is Being Offered
“Cold laser” often refers to low-level laser therapy. Photobiomodulation describes biological responses to light; it is not a device class. Lobacz Chiropractic offers MLS Laser Therapy, a Class IV system. These terms should not be treated as interchangeable. A Class IV designation concerns laser hazard classification and does not by itself prove better clinical results than a lower-powered device.
According to the MLS manufacturer’s technology overview, the system combines synchronized 808 nm and 905 nm emissions. Device information helps explain the equipment, while treatment recommendations still depend on the diagnosis, evidence, and individual response.
2. Match Treatment to the Diagnosis
Persistent pain can have several causes. Treatment suitability should follow an evaluation rather than a promise that laser works for every joint, nerve, or inflammatory problem. Discuss the likely source of your symptoms and whether additional testing or referral is needed.
3. Ask About Evidence and Expected Benefits
Ask what evidence applies to your condition and the specific device and protocol. Research into cellular responses does not establish that a treatment will regrow cartilage, regenerate nerves, break down scar tissue, or prevent surgery in an individual patient.
4. Review Safety Before Starting
Laser therapy is non-invasive, but it is not risk-free. Appropriate protective eyewear, trained operation, and screening for contraindications are essential. Your clinician should review your medical history, medications, and the treatment area before recommending care. Tell the clinician about any discomfort during treatment. The manufacturer’s MLS safety guidance explains why treatment requires individual assessment and eye protection.
5. Agree on Goals, Costs, and Reassessment
Discuss the proposed schedule, fees, and what would count as useful progress. Track activities that matter to you, such as walking, sleeping, or reaching. Response varies, and a plan should be reconsidered if goals are not being met. Higher device power alone is not a guarantee of faster or better results.
What the Evidence Can—and Cannot—Tell Us
Research on photobiomodulation includes different devices, doses, treatment schedules, and conditions. Results from one protocol do not establish the same benefit for every laser or diagnosis. For example, NCCIH’s chronic low-back-pain overview describes low-level laser as an option supported by low-quality evidence. That does not establish that MLS therapy repairs cartilage, regenerates damaged nerves, or prevents surgery.
A journal review of low-level laser therapy for musculoskeletal pain discusses proposed mechanisms and research findings. It is hosted in the National Library of Medicine’s archive; hosting does not mean NIH endorses the treatment or this office.
Discuss Your Symptoms in Evansville
Lobacz Chiropractic is located at 4910 Temple Ave, Evansville, IN 47715. We welcome patients from Evansville and nearby communities, including Newburgh and Henderson. Schedule a consultation and examination to discuss whether our services fit your needs.
Lobacz Chiropractic
4910 Temple Ave
Evansville, IN 47715
Phone: 812-401-0994
Website: lobaczchiropractic.com
