High Power Laser Therapy

High Power Laser Therapy is an advanced treatment used at Beachside Physiotherapy to help reduce pain, decrease inflammation, and support faster tissue healing. It is particularly effective for acute injuries, inflammatory conditions, and flare-ups of long-standing pain.

Laser therapy uses focused light energy to stimulate healing at a cellular level, allowing the body to repair damaged tissue more efficiently and comfortably.

How does High Power Laser Therapy work?

High Power Laser Therapy works by delivering a specific wavelength of light deep into injured or inflamed tissues. This light energy is absorbed by the cells and converted into usable energy, helping them function and repair more effectively.

In simple terms, laser therapy helps your body heal itself — faster and with less pain.

Pain relief
(analgesic effect)

Laser therapy helps calm irritated nerve endings and reduce pain signals being sent to the brain. Many people experience pain relief shortly after treatment, with benefits that may last for hours or even days following a session.
This makes laser therapy particularly helpful for managing pain without relying solely on pain-relieving medications.

Reduction of inflammation and swelling

Laser therapy also helps improve blood flow and lymphatic drainage in the treated area. This assists the body in clearing inflammation and swelling (oedema), which is often responsible for ongoing pain and stiffness.
By reducing inflammation, laser therapy creates a better environment for tissues to heal and recover.

Deep tissue treatment without overheating

Because High Power Laser delivers energy in short, controlled pulses, it can penetrate deeper tissues safely without excessive heat. This allows us to treat muscles, tendons, ligaments, and joints comfortably and effectively.

What conditions can High Power Laser Therapy help treat?

High Power Laser Therapy can be used to support recovery from a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, including:

Acute injuries and inflammation

Muscle strains and tears
Ligament sprains
Tendon injuries (tendinitis and tendinopathy)
Sports injuries
Acute flare-ups of pain and swelling

Joint and arthritic conditions

Osteoarthritis
Joint inflammation
Stiff or painful joints
Post-exercise or post-injury joint pain

Chronic pain conditions

Long-standing muscle pain
Tendon pain that has been slow to settle
Overuse injuries
Recurrent flare-ups of pain

Post-surgical and post-procedure recovery

Pain and inflammation following surgery
Tissue healing after orthopaedic procedures
Scar tissue sensitivity

What does laser therapy feel like?

Laser therapy is comfortable and well tolerated by most people. You may feel a gentle warmth in the area being treated, but the treatment should not be painful. Sessions are usually short and can easily be combined with your physiotherapy appointment.

Is High Power Laser Therapy safe?

High Power Laser Therapy is a safe and evidence-based treatment when delivered by trained health professionals. At Beachside Physiotherapy, laser therapy is always used as part of a comprehensive treatment plan and tailored to your specific condition and goals.

How Does Laser Therapy Work?

High Power Laser stimulates biological responses in injured tissues through:

Rapid pain relief – It speeds up your body’s natural healing process.
Enhances blood flow, enhances oxygen supply to injured cells, increases cellular metabolism, and supports lymphatic drainage to reduce swelling.
Faster tissue repair, less inflammation, and reduced pain.
No need for pain killers– Offers a safe alternative to opioids or cortisone injections.

What to expect from treatment

Session Duration: 5 to 30 minutes, depending on the condition and combination with other therapies.
Treatment Plan: Typically 6 to 12 sessions if used alone, or 3 to 8 sessions when combined with Shockwave Therapy.
Immediate Relief: Patients often resume daily activities right after treatment, experiencing significant improvement from the first session.

Why Combine Laser Therapy with Shockwave & Rehabilitation?
While Laser Therapy is effective on its own, combining it with Shockwave Therapy and rehabilitation exercises leads to faster functional recovery and better long-term outcomes.

Safety & Contraindications

High Power Laser Therapy is safe, non-invasive, and drug-free, but is not recommended for:

🚫 Pregnancy
🚫 Patients with pacemakers or cochlear implants
🚫 Treatment over tumors or during chemotherapy
🚫 Photosensitive patients or those with epilepsy
🚫 Patients with fever

Get effective pain relief and faster healing with DolorClast® High Power Laser Therapy. Contact us today to find out if it’s right for you!