Burlington Podiatry

Michael Guerra, DPM

1540 Williston Road | South Burlington, VT 05403

(802) 862-8666

Laser Therapy - Pain

Choose Laser Therapy From Burlington Podiatry

Living in pain is not living at all. When your feet hurt, everything hurts.

Everyone’s pain is different. Dr. Michael Guerra, DPM will diagnose and treat your unique pain – whether it’s in the heel, arches, ball of your foot and/or toes – getting you back to your daily routine with comfort and ease!

Class IV laser therapy is one of the most safe and effective ways to treat various conditions that cause foot and ankle pain! Laser therapy has a vast amount of benefits including:

Schedule a Laser Consultation at Burlington Podiatry Today!

Understanding Laser Therapy for Pain Management

With 26 bones in the foot alone, as well as major ligaments, tendons, joints, and nerves – it’s not surprising that millions of Americans suffer various types of foot and ankle pain.

Class IV laser therapy is used for the relief of pain, to accelerate healing and decrease inflammation.

When the light source is placed against the skin, photons penetrate several centimeters down and are absorbed by the mitochondria (the energy producing part of a cell). This energy results in the restoration of normal cell function.

The main goal of laser therapy is to stimulate the cell to perform its natural functions, but at an enhanced rate.

Laser therapy is a quick and easy treatment allowing patients to relax during the procedure. In contrast to “cold lasers,” which provide no feeling or sensation, high power diode laser therapy provides a warm, soothing feeling.

Some of the most common source of foot pain include:

Please call our office at 802) 862-8666 to schedule your laser consultation.