Class IV High-Intensity Laser
What is Class IV high-intensity laser therapy?
Class IV laser therapy delivers concentrated wavelengths of light energy into injured tissue, where it's absorbed by cells and converted into increased cellular energy production (a process called photobiomodulation). This accelerates the body's natural repair processes, reduces inflammation, improves local circulation, and can meaningfully reduce pain. Class IV lasers use higher power than lower-class laser devices, allowing for deeper tissue penetration and shorter treatment times.
Who laser therapy helps
Laser therapy is effective for acute and chronic soft tissue injuries alike, including sprains and strains, tendinopathies, arthritis-related joint pain, muscle spasm, and post-injury or post-surgical inflammation. It's often used alongside ART or dry needling to reduce inflammation and support faster recovery between sessions.
What to expect
Treatment is painless and non-invasive. During a session, a handheld laser device is moved directly over the treatment area for several minutes. Most patients feel only a mild, soothing warmth — no needles, no downtime, and you can return to normal activity immediately afterward. Laser therapy is often used as part of a broader treatment plan rather than a standalone service, working alongside soft tissue and chiropractic care to speed recovery.
Why choose VAST Chiropractic, Inc.
At VAST Chiropractic, Inc. laser therapy is integrated into a broader treatment approach aimed at addressing both the injury and its underlying mechanical cause — not just masking symptoms. As a self-pay, flat-rate practice, we're able to combine tools like laser therapy, ART, dry needling, and chiropractic manipulation into each visit based on what actually helps you heal fastest, rather than what a specific insurance code allows.
FAQ
Does laser therapy hurt?
No. Most patients feel only a mild warming sensation, and there's no needle involved and no recovery time needed.
How is laser therapy different from other treatments?
Laser therapy works through light energy applied to the skin's surface to stimulate healing and reduce inflammation, which can be ideal for acute pain where other modalities may exacerbate symptoms. Many patients benefit when multiple modalities are incorporated as part of the same treatment plan.
How many sessions will I need?
Acute injuries may improve within a few sessions, while chronic conditions typically benefit from a longer course of treatment spaced across multiple visits.
Is laser therapy covered by insurance?
Not typically. VAST Chiropractic is self-pay with flat-rate pricing, and we provide itemized receipts you can submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement.
VAST Chiropractic, Inc.
633 E 3300 S Suite B
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
801.566.5864
vastchiropractic@gmail.com
VAST Chiropractic, Inc. offers Class IV high-intensity laser therapy to reduce pain and inflammation and accelerate tissue healing at the cellular level. Using focused light energy, laser therapy penetrates deep into muscle, tendon, and joint tissue to stimulate cellular repair without needles, incisions, or downtime — making it an effective complement to ART, dry needling, shockwave and chiropractic care.