KLaser Treatment
Article by Marco A Vargas
Pain in the heels and arches is the most common condition podiatrist treat. There are many causes of heel and arch pain, the first step is to identify the exact cause of the pain and then develop a treatment program designed to return patients back to full activity as soon as possible.
Over time, the muscle and tendon complex in the calf that form the Achilles tendon begins to shrink due to age and a lack of stretching, leading to pain in the bottom and back of the heel. The plantar fascia—a strong ligament extending from the heel bone to the toes—becomes tight when the foot flattens and begins to pull or tear away from the heel due to the lack of elasticity. The stretching and pulling of the plantar fascia over time can cause swelling and pain and can stimulate the heel bone to produce a bone spur.
Many patients begin treating plantar fasciitis with rest, ice, stretching exercises and anti-inflammatory medicine. In many cases when the first level of treatment fails, it is necessary to begin using more aggressive therapies in which the new laser technology has proven to be successful. With the new K- Laser treatment, the pain is virtually eliminated in just a few treatments making surgery for plantar fasciitis extremely rare.
The K-Laser is a non-invasive and painless procedure that has proven to jumpstart the body’s own natural healing response. The laser draws in water, oxygen, nutrients, and new blood flow to the affected area to begin the process of repairing the damaged tissue. Patients tend to find total relieft in six to eight KLaser therapy treatments, with each treatment lasting four to five minutes. Treatments are usually completed two to three times a week.
FDA cleared, laser therapy is now being used by some professional sports teams to help athletes heal a variety of muscular and joint injuries. The laser also provides relief for: Tendinopathies, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Myofascial Trigger Points, Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow), Ligament Sprains, Muscle Strains, Repetitive Stress Injuries, Chondromalacia Patellae, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Shoulder, Back & Knee Pain, Herpes Zoster (Shingles), Post-Traumatic Injury, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Fibromyalgia, Diabetic Neuropathy, Venous Ulcers, Diabetic Foot Ulcers, Burns, Deep Edema / Congestion, Sports Injuries, Auto & Work Related Injuries.
Laser treatment has proven to be a highly effective therapy for patients who have persistent heel pain after failing with first line therapies. If you have had long standing heel pain or have been told that you will require surgery to relieve your symptoms, the K-Laser is a very effective alternative to relieve the symptoms of heel pain and avoid surgery.
About the Author
Dr. Marco A Vargas is a board certified podiatrist specializing in the treatment of bunions, heel pain, sports injuries and nail fungus. He has offices in Sugar Land, TX and Richmond, TX. For more information on his practice or to order your free copy of his book “Got Foot Pain?” which he wrote on general foot health, visit http://www.thebuniondoc.com.
