01/20/2026
Did you know Twin Lakes Chiropractic offers advanced Class IV Laser Therapy?
We've seen outstanding results helping patients recover from a wide range of conditions, including sprains and strains, frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis), disc injuries, pain and mobility issues, and post-surgical recovery from hip and knee replacements—along with many other musculoskeletal challenges. Our patients often experience faster healing, reduced inflammation, and significant pain relief without invasive procedures.
A question we hear frequently: What's the difference between Red Light Therapy (RLT)—like those popular at-home panels, masks, or beds—and professional Class IV Laser Therapy?
While both use light to promote healing through photobiomodulation, they differ significantly in technology, power, depth, and application.
Red Light Therapy (RLT)
• Technology: Uses lower-powered LEDs in panels, masks, or beds.
• Power/Intensity: Lower power, diffuse and less concentrated.
• Pe*******on: Superficial (typically a few millimeters), ideal for surface-level tissues.
• Best For: General wellness, skin health (e.g., collagen boost, anti-aging), mild inflammation reduction, and overall energy support—often suitable for at-home use.
• Treatment: Longer sessions (10–20 minutes), often repeated frequently.
Class IV Laser Therapy (High-Intensity Laser Therapy)
• Technology: High-powered, coherent laser beams (medical-grade).
• Power/Intensity: Significantly higher and focused for deeper energy delivery.
• Pe*******on: Deep into joints, tendons, muscles, ligaments, and even bone-related structures.
• Best For: Targeted treatment of chronic pain, arthritis, tendonitis, nerve issues, serious injuries, disc problems, frozen shoulder, sprains/strains, and accelerated post-surgical healing—in a clinical setting with professional supervision.
• Treatment: Shorter, more efficient sessions (typically 5–10 minutes) due to the higher intensity.
Tomorrow, we're excited to summarize the key differences between Red Light Therapy and our advanced Class IV Laser Therapy, and share a real patient success story from Dr. Kim to show it in action!