Class IV Laser Therapy in Lexington, KY
High-power laser that accelerates tissue repair, reduces inflammation, and calms nerve-related pain, without drugs or downtime.
What is Class IV laser therapy?
Class IV laser therapy, also called photobiomodulation, delivers focused light energy deep into injured tissue. The light is absorbed by the cells' own energy-producing machinery, which accelerates cellular repair, increases circulation, and reduces inflammation at the source of pain. Because Class IV devices are the highest-power therapeutic lasers available, the energy reaches structures that low-power "cold" lasers cannot, including the deep muscles and joints of the spine, hips, and shoulders.
What does laser therapy treat?
At Pelphrey Chiropractic we use Class IV laser most often for:
- Peripheral neuropathy and nerve-related pain
- Soft tissue injuries: sprains, strains, and overuse damage
- Inflammation around irritated spinal discs and joints
- Post-injury and post-surgical recovery support
- Chronic tendon problems, often alongside shockwave therapy
What does a session feel like?
You wear protective eyewear while Dr. Pelphrey moves the laser handpiece slowly over the treatment area. Most patients describe a pleasant, penetrating warmth. Sessions take only a few minutes per region, there is no downtime, and treatment is typically scheduled as a short series alongside the rest of your care plan.
Why choose laser therapy here?
Dr. Pelphrey has completed formal post-graduate training in Class IV laser therapy, and it is one tool in a complete toolkit rather than the only thing on the menu. After a thorough examination, laser is recommended only when your diagnosis calls for it, usually paired with spinal decompression, precise adjusting, or corrective rehab so the inflammation relief holds.
Frequently asked questions
Does Class IV laser therapy hurt?
No. Most patients feel a gentle, soothing warmth where the handpiece moves over the skin. There are no needles, no incisions, and no downtime; you can return to normal activity immediately after a session.
How many laser sessions will I need?
Acute injuries often respond within a handful of visits, while chronic conditions typically need a longer series. After your examination, Dr. Pelphrey lays out a defined course of care with re-checks against objective benchmarks, so you always know whether it is working.
What is the difference between Class IV laser and cold laser?
Class IV lasers deliver substantially more power than Class III "cold" lasers, which lets the light reach deeper tissue in less time. That depth matters for structures like the spine, hips, and shoulders that low-power devices struggle to treat.
Is laser therapy safe?
Yes, in trained hands. Laser therapy is FDA-cleared, treatment is delivered by a doctor with formal post-graduate training in Class IV laser, and protective eyewear is worn during every session.
Can laser therapy be combined with other treatments?
Frequently, yes. Laser pairs well with spinal decompression, adjustments, and corrective rehab in a structured care plan, because it reduces inflammation while the underlying mechanical problem is being corrected.
Drug-free relief starts with a diagnosis.
A short evaluation tells us whether Class IV laser is the right tool for your case, and we will tell you plainly if it is not.