TL;DR
- Laser therapy uses focused light to help calm pain and inflammation in muscles, joints and irritated nerves.
- It is used for low back pain, sciatica and knee pain, usually alongside exercise.
- Sessions are short and painless for most people, with no downtime.
- It is not a stand-alone cure; it works best in a plan that treats the cause.
How laser therapy works
Therapeutic laser sends specific wavelengths of light through the skin into the tissue below. The goal is to help calm inflammation, ease pain and support the body’s own repair. It does not cut or burn. Learn more on our laser therapy page.
Laser therapy for back pain
For low back pain, laser is often used on tight, painful muscles and irritated joints around the spine. It can make movement more comfortable, which helps you do the exercises that bring longer-term relief. See our lower back pain page.
Laser therapy for sciatica
Sciatica is pain that travels from the lower back down the leg along the sciatic nerve. Laser may be used over the lower back and the path of the nerve to help calm irritation, as part of a plan that also addresses the cause, such as a disc or tight muscles. See our sciatica page.
Laser therapy for knee pain
Laser is also commonly used for knee arthritis and tendon pain around the knee, together with strengthening exercise. Read more about knee pain treatment in Brooklyn.
What a session feels like
You sit or lie comfortably while the clinician moves a handpiece over the area. Most people feel gentle warmth or nothing. You and the clinician wear protective glasses. Sessions take a few minutes per area, and you can return to your day right after. Read your first laser therapy session.
How many sessions you may need
Plans vary. Many people have several sessions over a few weeks, with progress reviewed along the way.
Who should not have laser therapy
Laser is not used over the eyes, over a known cancer, during pregnancy over the abdomen or low back, or on areas of active bleeding. Your health history is checked first.
Before you book
- Location: 6010 Bay Parkway, 6th Floor, Suite 603, Brooklyn, NY 11204
- Phone: (718) 576-2001
- Insurance: most plans accepted. Call and we will check yours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does laser therapy work for back pain?
It can help many people with muscle and joint back pain, especially combined with exercise.
Can laser therapy help sciatica?
It may help calm nerve irritation as part of a plan that also treats the cause.
Does laser therapy hurt?
No. Most people feel mild warmth or nothing.
How many laser sessions do I need?
Often several over a few weeks. Your clinician will review progress.
Is laser therapy safe?
For most people, yes. It is not used over the eyes, over cancer or in a few other situations checked beforehand.
Ready to talk about your pain?
Bay Way Pain Medical Care, 6010 Bay Pkwy, 6th Floor, Suite 603, Brooklyn. We accept most insurances.
Request an Appointment Call (718) 576-2001
