Laser Pain Therapy Australia

19/03/2026

EXERCISE, KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS, AND PAIN
A hot-off-the-press BMJ RMD Open review is prompting discussion about how much exercise alone can really improve knee osteoarthritis symptoms.
https://rmdopen.bmj.com/content/12/1/e006275
Exercise remains essential for joint health, strength and long-term function. But in clinical practice many people with painful knee OA simply cannot engage effectively in exercise while the joint is inflamed and painful.
This is where an important research gap remains.
Photobiomodulation (PBMT) or Low Level Laser Therapy has been shown in several studies to reduce pain and improve function in knee osteoarthritis when appropriate dosing parameters are used. For example, a systematic review in Osteoarthritis and Cartilage (Stausholm et al., 2019) reported significant pain reduction and functional improvement with PBMT.
Clinically, the sequence often matters. When inflammation and pain are first reduced, patients can re-engage in strengthening and movement, which are essential for joint stability and long-term outcomes.
PBMT does not replace exercise. It may help prepare the tissue so exercise becomes possible again.
And when a joint eventually reaches end-stage degeneration, surgery and joint replacement may still be necessary.
But helping painful joints become comfortable enough to move again remains a critical step. Reducing pain can be the first step in making exercise possible again. For more information about our approach, visit our website or contact our South Yarra clinic on 03 85292225. www.laserpaintherapy.com.au/knee_arthritis/

27/02/2026

TREAT THE PATIENT, NOT THE SCAN

A JAMA Internal Medicine study published last week found that almost all adults over 40 show rotator cuff abnormalities on MRI, whether they have shoulder pain or not. Many imaging findings represent normal age-related change, not necessarily the source of symptoms.
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2844659
Pain does not always come from what appears on imaging. Significant pain and dysfunction can exist even when scans look relatively mild.
At Laser Pain Therapy, one of our long-standing clinical mantras is:

Treat the patient, not the scan.

Imaging is valuable for excluding serious pathology but should support clinical reasoning, not replace it. Pain is better understood through history, clinical examination, movement assessment and tissue biology.
Photobiomodulation / Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is used internationally to help reduce inflammation, support tissue repair and assist recovery in musculoskeletal injury. Our approach combines evidence-based LLLT with appropriate injury care and a guided return-to-function program, focusing on recovery rather than chasing incidental scan findings.
If you have persistent joint or tendon pain and your scan results feel confusing or discouraging, remember:

An MRI describes structures. Good clinical care treats people.
Your symptoms matter more than your scan. Visit us to find out more:
https://www.laserpaintherapy.com.au/rotator-cuff/

23/10/2025

LASER PAIN THERAPY FOR UNRESOLVED INJURY, SPRAINS AND STRAINS
Many people with long-standing tendon pain have already tried exercise-based rehab without lasting relief. Loading is essential, but it works best when the tendon’s biology is ready to respond. In chronic tendinopathy, the tissue can be “stuck,” so loading alone may flare symptoms.
At Laser Pain Therapy, we begin by “priming” the tendon with Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) to re-engage a pro-healing immune response and support tissue repair. This improves blood flow, immune factor delivery, and the removal of harmful inflammatory debris, creating an optimal environment for healing.
Once primed, we reintroduce progressive loading and exercise to recondition the tendon, producing significant improvements in pain and rebuilding function and strength, usually within six weeks. This holds even in patients who have previously struggled with conventional physiotherapy approaches and even after previous setbacks.
Call our friendly team to see how LLLT at Laser Pain Therapy can help your chronic tendon injury on ☎︎ (03) 8529 2225 | laserpaintherapy.com.au

GP, Dr Shikha Parmar, utilises Low Level Laser Therapy a drug-free safe, effective treatment - part of a management plan for acute injuries & chronic pain

27/08/2025

NEW WEBSITE LAUNCH!
🎉 Our new Laser Pain Therapy website is live! 🎉
Fully refreshed, updated, and easy to navigate, our site provides detailed explanations of our services for chronic musculoskeletal pain using Photobiomodulation Therapy (PBMT)/Low Level laser Therapy (LLLT).
As leaders in the field, offering state-of-the-art, evidence-based, and scientifically backed technology, we are excited to provide this platform to educate you about the nature of injury, why some conditions fail to heal or respond poorly to conventional treatments, and how our approach differs to actively drive tissue repair. We discuss our holistic approach to resolving persistent soft tissue injuries and wear-and-tear conditions, supporting recovery from pain and restoring healthy function.
With easily navigable links covering all treatable condition from head to foot including different types of injury such as bursitis, tendinopathy, fractures, neuralgias, causes of youth musculoskeletal pain, and more, the site is designed to give you clear, accessible guidance.
We also provide a dedicated page of References: on the science and research in listed articles and studies, and PBMT in the Media on press coverage highlighting the applications and outcomes of Photobiomodulation.
Illustrations, treatment photos, and clear explanations of the technology, its history, mode of action, indications, and what to expect during treatment are included throughout.
This launch also celebrates 10 years of Laser Pain Therapy as a stand-alone, holistic service, expertly guided by Victoria’s most experienced GP in this field, Dr Shikha Parmar.
Explore our new website:

The most efficient low level laser/photobiompdulation threapy in Melbourne at Laser Pain Therapy. Drug-free pain relief and healing.

07/05/2025

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻?
𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗸 — 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗷𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱.

Many people mistakenly believe that strengthening exercises will fix their back pain, but if the pain persists, it’s a sign that the underlying tissues are damaged. Weak muscles don’t hurt — injured ones do. Even strong, fit individuals can suffer from low back pain caused by micro-trauma and tissue disruption, regardless of whether a disc bulge is present. In fact, disc bulges are common even in people with no symptoms.
Just like a broken bone needs time and support to heal, your injured core tissues need the right treatment before they can regain strength. That’s where our approach comes in.

At Laser Pain Therapy, our treatment protocol combines Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) and targeted rehab to help your body reduce inflammation, repair damaged tissues, and then safely build strength — all without drugs or invasive procedures. This proven, affordable treatment helps relieve chronic pain and restore your ability to move, work, and enjoy life again.
Learn more at https://laserpaintherapy.com.au/lower_back_treat/
📞 Or call us on 03 8529 2225 (Melbourne) to find out how we can help you recover for good.

11/04/2025

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21/03/2025

2025 BMJ ARTICLE - INTERVENTIONS FOR CHRONIC BACK PAIN DON’T WORK.
TRY LASER PAIN THERAPY INSTEAD!
A new international guideline questions the effectiveness of interventions such as spine/epidural and costly nerve ablations injections which offer little benefit for chronic back pain. A review of over 130 TRIALS found no significant pain relief from 13 commonly used interventional treatments, including local anesthetic and steroid injections. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj-2024-079970 . The panel, which included healthcare professionals and chronic pain patients, recommended these procedures be limited to research. Professor Jane Ballantyne, a key contributor, emphasised that despite their popularity, the research challenges the routine use of spine injections and calls for a shift toward non-procedural treatments. These findings could influence future healthcare practices and funding for spine injections.
At Laser Pain Therapy we offer a safe, painless, proven solution for chronic back pain by targeting its root causes. Photobiomodulation Therapy or Low-Level Laser Therapy or LLLT helps reduce inflammation, enhancing blood flow, easing muscle spasms, and promoting tissue healing. As your pain decreases, rehabilitation can begin, focusing on strengthening and conditioning your back for long-term relief. You can overcome back pain without relying on medications, injections, or surgery, especially when other treatments have been ineffective.
To learn more, visit: https://laserpaintherapy.com.au/back_pain_treatment/ or call us in Melbourne on 03 85292225.

03/03/2025

✨ Relax, Recharge, Rejuvenate
We're here to help you look, feel, and perform better with cutting-edge infrared & red light therapy!
Book your session today and experience the benefits of Photobiomodulation (PBM) therapy for pain reliet, recovery, better sleep, and glowing skin!

📞 Call to schedule your appointment on (03) 8529 2225

26/02/2025

WHY YOUR PLANTAR FASCIITIS WON’T GO AWAY & WHAT ACTUALLY WORKS: HEAL YOUR HEEL!
Plantar fasciitis is a common and debilitating condition that goes on and on plaguing its sufferer. This, despite best efforts to religiously follow standard advice. It is usually characterised by a sharp, stabbing heel pain when you get out of bed, turning every step into agony.
Standard advice such as rolling a frozen bottle, stretching, massaging with a spiky ball, or relying on orthotics often does more harm than good by limiting blood flow, irritating healing tissue, or overstretching the injured fascia.
So what actually works? Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT), also known as Photobiomodulation Therapy (PBMt), helps reduce inflammation and promote true tissue repair—helping you heal instead of just managing symptoms.
At Laser Pain Therapy, our tailored program, combined with the correct self-care strategies, provides real relief and lasting recovery from plantar fasciitis. Say goodbye to heel pain for good!
Want to learn more?
📞 Call us at 03 8529 2225 (Melbourne)
🔗 Read more: https://laserpaintherapy.com.au/plantar-fasciitis/

12/02/2025

PARACETAMOL SALES BEING RESTRICTED – TRY LASER PAIN THERAPY INSTEAD!
As of February 1, 2025, Australia has imposed restrictions on paracetamol sales to reduce overdose risks by limiting pack sizes. This aligns with policies in the UK, Denmark, and Ireland.
Causes of chronic pain leading to patients relying on regular paracetamol dosing are varied. Unresolved injuries, chronic localised muscular or joint pain, including old injuries, post-op pain, osteoarthritis etc respond well to our Low Level laser Therapy (or Photobiomodulation Therapy - PBMt) treatment. PBMt treats the underlying cause, healing the disturbed tissue thus enabling patients to get off their pain meds. A full list of conditions that we treat can be found in the following link. Call us now to find out if we can help your chronic pain in Melbourne on 03 8529 2225.
https://www.laserpaintherapy.com.au/conditions-treated/

22/01/2025

BREAKTHROUGH TREATMENT FOR BURSITIS:
Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT), now termed Photobiomodulation Therapy (PBMt), is one of the few proven, effective treatments for bursitis, a painful condition caused by repetitive strain, overuse, or acute injury. Unlike the more common steroid injections, LLLT provides a safe, painless alternative.
Bursitis typically affects areas such as the shoulder (subdeltoid or subacromial bursitis), hip (greater trochanteric bursitis), knee (pre-patellar bursitis), and foot (metatarsalgia). The treatment is highly effective, completely painless, and safe.

Call us now at LASER PAIN THERAPY, our Melbourne-based medical clinic, to see how our treatment can rid you of your chronic bursitis pain on 03 8529 2225 or visit us at https://www.laserpaintherapy.com.au/

21/08/2024

Our clinic director Dr Shikha Parmar is on her way to London to present at the 30th Photobiomodulation Conference, World Congress being held in London this weekend.
She is delighted to be presenting again, the topic is "CLINICAL PEARLS FOR THE MUSCULOSKELETAL PBMt PRACTITIONER"

The event is as follows:

"PBM 2024 is the World's Premiere Photobiomodulation event, https://www.pbm2024.com/

There will be 150 incredible speakers, delivering 170 research papers, including the US Air Force covering treatment parameters and the efficacy of PBM devices.
Harvard Medical School will present on PBM and the brain. The NHS will show its research on PBM and the acute and late effects of cancer therapy.
We will present research on how PBM might help delay the four leading causes of non-accidental death and also chronic pain.

This will be the largest Photobiomodulation conference in our history, and scientists, doctors, dentists, veterinaries, nurses, therapists, will be sharing their knowledge, research and insights".

You can read her abstract outlining the subject of her presentation here:
https://laserpaintherapy.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Abstract-PBM2024.pdf