At RiverRun HEALTH Physical Therapy, we are committed to helping patients heal, manage pain, and get back to living. We are excited to provide Summus Laser Therapy, a revolutionary, safe, and effective treatment to help patients alleviate pain and promote healing.
Read on to learn more and find out if Summus Laser Therapy is right for you.
What is Summus Laser Therapy?
Summus is a drug-free, non-invasive treatment that utilizes specific wavelengths of light (red and near-infrared) to stimulate the body’s natural healing processes. By targeting specific tissues, Summus laser therapy can reduce pain, decrease inflammation, improve healing time, and increase circulation.
What conditions does Summus help treat?
Summus offers a safe and effective approach to managing a variety of acute and chronic conditions, including:
- Arthritis
- Muscle and joint pain
- Tendinitis
- Bursitis
- Wounds
- Sports injuries
- Overuse or repetitive motion injuries
- Muscle spasms
- And more
Benefits of Summus Laser Therapy
Summus Laser treatment restores the body and stimulates cellular function with the power of light. The treatment accelerates the recovery process and provides pain relief making it the ideal treatment for various applications. When it comes to the management of chronic and acute pain, Summus Laser treatments can provide dramatic results. Patients who choose Summus laser therapy may experience several benefits, including:
- Reduced pain medication use
- Improved range of motion
- Faster healing times
- Fewer side effects compared to traditional pain medications
How does Summus Laser treatment work?
Summus Medical Laser harnesses the power of light therapy to provide patients with a proven safe, non-drug, holistic solution to help the body restore itself. The treatment delivers specific red and near-infrared wavelengths of laser light to accelerate the recovery process and reduce pain. Summus has been performed to treat millions of patients worldwide.
Is Summus Laser Therapy right for me?
This treatment is for anyone and all ages. If you’re experiencing pain and are looking for a non-invasive treatment option, Summus laser therapy may be a good fit for you. During a consultation, one of our experts will discuss your medical history, symptoms, and treatment goals to determine if Summus laser therapy is right for you.
What does Summus Laser Therapy feel like?
There is little to no sensation during treatment. Occasionally, patients may feel mild warmth or tingling sensations. Additionally, treatment areas may briefly feel sensitive before pain relief.
Are there any side effects?
Very few side effects have been reported. Old injuries or chronic pain areas may be slightly sensitive for a few days after treatment.
How many treatments does Summus Laser Therapy take?
The number of treatments needed varies by patient. Our providers work with each patient to develop a customized treatment plan tailored to their specific needs and situation.
When will I see the results?
The amount of time and number of Summus treatments needed to experience results varies by patient. Some patients have reported improvements after the first treatment. Some results may require 3 to 4 sessions depending on the condition.
Why choose RiverRun HEALTH?
RiverRun HEALTH Physical Therapy is one of the first and only providers in the region to offer Summus Laser Therapy. We have expertise in helping many patients heal from pain and inflammation with this revolutionary treatment.
To schedule a consultation and see if Summus is right for you, call us at 423.531.9300.
Want to learn more?
Check out this patient education video, which features helpful information about Summus Laser treatment.
About RiverRun HEALTH Physical Therapy
RiverRun HEALTH’s state-of-the-art on-site physical medicine and therapy center provides individualized treatment to help patients heal from injuries, restore function, and get back to life and sport. Led by notable physical therapist Shawn Craig, our physical therapy program offers a unique continuous care model. As an on-site program, we work closely with RiverRun HEALTH’s providers, and as a team, we communicate and monitor patient progress to ensure excellent outcomes and healing. Whether you need elite athlete therapy, injury recovery, surgical recovery, or anything in between, let us help you on your journey to health.