What Is Laser Therapy?
Our Summus Class IV Laser Therapy uses deep tissue laser technology to deliver fast, effective, and non-invasive relief from pain and inflammation. This cutting-edge technology penetrates deep into tissues to stimulate healing at the cellular level, making it one of the most advanced treatments available for chronic pain, neuropathy, tendon injuries, sciatica, and more.
Most patients who come to us for laser therapy have already tried physical therapy, chiropractic care, or medications, and are looking for a faster path to relief. Class 4 laser therapy goes beyond symptom management by targeting the root cause of pain at the cellular level, accelerating tissue repair and nerve regeneration.
What to Expect During Your Appointment
- Personalized Evaluation – Each session begins with a review of your condition and goals, allowing us to tailor treatment to your specific needs.
- Comfortable Treatment – The laser delivers soothing, light-based energy directly to the targeted area. Most patients describe the sensation as warm and relaxing, with no pain or discomfort.
- Quick Sessions – Treatments typically last 10–30 minutes, depending on the size and severity of the condition.
- No Downtime – You can return to your normal activities immediately after your appointment.
Relief often begins within 24 hours of your first session. Many patients notice meaningful improvements in pain levels, range of motion, and their ability to return to normal activities after just a few treatments.
Conditions We Commonly Treat with Laser Therapy
Laser therapy is not a single-condition treatment. Our Summus Class IV system is used across a wide range of musculoskeletal and neurological conditions, and is guided by providers like Dr. Mary Kikilas, our chiropractor with advanced training in sports injury, soft tissue mobilization, and mechanical diagnosis.
- Neuropathy (diabetic, chemotherapy-related, or injury-induced) — laser treatment for neuropathy works by stimulating nerve repair and improving circulation to damaged tissue
- Back and neck pain
- Arthritis and joint pain
- Muscle injuries and ligament strains
- Sports injuries (sprains, strains, tendonitis, tendon injuries)
- Sciatica and herniated discs
- Post-surgical pain and swelling
- TMJ and jaw pain
- Headaches and migraines
- Plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinopathy
Neuropathy is one of our highest-demand applications, but if you're dealing with any kind of persistent pain, laser therapy may be the accelerant your recovery has been missing.
Benefits of Class IV Laser Therapy
- Reduces pain and inflammation
- Accelerates tissue repair and cell growth
- Increases blood circulation and oxygen delivery
- Improves nerve function for conditions like neuropathy, sciatica, and arthritis
- Speeds recovery from injuries and post-surgical healing
- Safe, drug-free, and non-invasive
Most patients begin noticing improvement within a few sessions, with optimal results often achieved after 10–16 treatments.
More Than Laser Therapy
Experience A Team-Based Approach to Healing
What sets our approach apart is how rarely laser therapy is used alone.
At Point of Health, many patients receive chiropractic care, acupuncture, massage therapy, and laser therapy, sometimes in the same visit. Our providers collaborate directly on your case, combining their expertise to target your condition from multiple angles.
This "all hands on deck" model is what drives faster recovery, fewer total visits, and more lasting outcomes. You're not just getting a laser session, you're getting a coordinated care plan designed around your results.
What Recovery Actually Looks Like
The patients who respond best to laser therapy share a common story: they came in frustrated. They'd tried the usual routes, managed their pain as best they could, and were ready for something that actually moved the needle.
After a course of Class IV laser treatments, what we hear most often is not just "my pain is better", it's "I can do things again." Getting back to a morning walk. Sleeping through the night. Returning to a sport they'd given up on. Picking up their grandkids without wincing.
That's what laser therapy is really about. Not just managing pain, but restoring the life that pain had been quietly taking away. And because our patients receive laser therapy as part of a coordinated care plan, often alongside chiropractic, acupuncture, or massage, those results tend to come faster and last longer than any single treatment could deliver on its own.
Frequently Asked Questions
Class IV laser therapy is effective for a wide range of conditions including neuropathy, back and neck pain, sciatica, arthritis, tendon injuries, sports injuries, plantar fasciitis, TMJ, and headaches. If you're experiencing persistent pain or slow recovery from an injury, laser therapy may be a strong option to discuss with our team.
Cold laser therapy (also called low-level laser therapy) uses lower-power wavelengths that work primarily at the surface. Class IV laser therapy delivers significantly more energy, penetrating deeper into tissue to stimulate healing at the cellular level, making it more effective for chronic pain, deep joint conditions, and nerve damage like neuropathy.
Most patients achieve optimal results after 10–16 sessions, though many begin noticing relief within 24 hours of their first treatment. The exact number of sessions depends on the severity and type of condition being treated.
Most patients find laser therapy completely comfortable. You'll typically feel a gentle warmth over the treated area during the session. There's no pain, no needles, and no recovery time — you can walk out and go about your day immediately after.
Take the Next Step Toward Relief
If you're ready to experience long-lasting relief without drugs or invasive procedures, Class IV laser therapy in Downers Grove may be the solution you've been looking for.
Book your Laser Therapy appointment today and start your journey toward healing and recovery.
