Knee pain has a way of getting in the way of almost everything — walking, climbing stairs, and even finding a comfortable position when you’re trying to rest. Whether it happens gradually over time or develops as the result of an injury, ongoing knee pain can make even simple daily tasks feel more challenging and a lot more uncomfortable.
Medications and surgery can help with some types of knee pain, but for most people, the idea of ever-increasing doses of medicine or invasive surgery isn’t very appealing. Fortunately, MLS laser therapy offers another option to help reduce painful symptoms and promote healing naturally.
Zaid Malik, MD, has extensive experience using MLS laser therapy to help patients at Superior Pain Relief manage chronic and acute joint pain, with custom treatment plans based on each patient’s needs. In this post, Dr. Malik and his team explain how MLS laser therapy works and how it might be the answer to your knee pain.
MLS stands for multiwave locked system, a unique and advanced type of laser therapy that uses multiple energy wavelengths to penetrate the skin without surgery. It’s designed to reach deeper layers of tissue where knee damage happens.
Unlike medication and other treatments focused solely on symptom relief, MLS therapy works at a cellular level, relieving discomfort while triggering and supporting natural healing responses.
MLS is a type of low level laser therapy (LLLT), sometimes referred to as “cold” laser therapy due to the type of energy it uses and the way it applies it. It uses advanced, dual-wavelength, synchronized infrared light technology.
MLS energy waves help increase healing circulation around an injury. This delivers oxygen and nutrients, reduces inflammation, removes inflammatory byproducts, and promotes healthy tissue regeneration.
MLS combines multiple wavelengths in a synchronized way that enables it to target inflammation and pain signals at the same time. The result is a treatment that’s more efficient, more effective, and more comfortable than traditional low-level lasers.
MLS laser therapy can be a good option for treating an array of knee issues, particularly those involving inflammation or soft tissue irritation. It’s especially good for both acute injuries and chronic conditions that haven’t responded well to other conservative treatments, like medication or physical therapy.
Specifically, MLS laser therapy is ideal for injuries like ligament strains, tendon inflammation, and general overuse injuries. It also helps people manage the symptoms of knee arthritis, where inflammation and joint stiffness play major roles in ongoing discomfort.
MLS therapy is noninvasive, which makes it very appealing to people with busy schedules who don’t want to deal with the hassles of surgery. Most sessions take about a half-hour, and there are no incisions or sutures involved.
During your treatment session, you relax and recline while Dr. Malik and his team use a handheld device to administer laser energy to your knee. You can expect to feel a warm sensation as the energy penetrates your tissues, triggering those initial stages of healing.
Afterward, there’s no downtime, which means you can have treatment without disrupting your regular routine. Most people benefit from a series of treatments spaced out over a few weeks, giving the tissues time to heal and regenerate over time.
Finding the right solution for your knee problems starts with understanding what’s causing them and what your goals are for treatment. During your evaluation, Dr. Malik reviews your symptoms, your health history, diagnostic imaging results, and other information to help you decide if MLS therapy could be the solution you need to feel better.
To learn more about laser treatment and other therapies, request an appointment online or over the phone. Dr. Malik and the team at Superior Pain Relief — in Baytown, Willis, and The Woodlands, Texas — are focused on helping each patient find the relief they need.
