Class IV Laser Therapy in Centennial, CO

Reviewed October 2026

Class IV laser therapy uses focused, high-energy light to calm pain, reduce inflammation, and support healing. At Modern Chiropractic and Wellness Center, our Class IV laser is available to all of our patients. Our chiropractors use it on its own or alongside adjustments and other care.

What is Class IV laser therapy?

Class IV laser therapy is a non-invasive light treatment. A handheld wand sends light energy through the skin into muscles, tendons, and joints. The goal is to decrease pain, decrease inflammation, increase blood flow, and support the body's healing factors.

The process is called photobiomodulation. In plain English, light changes how your cells behave. The light energy is absorbed by your mitochondria, the tiny "power plants" in your cells. This boosts production of ATP, your body's main energy source. As a by-product, a compound called nitric oxide is released, which widens blood vessels and brings fresh blood to the area. The laser also triggers the body's own antioxidant response. This new technology works at the cellular level, and it aims to provide relief when other approaches haven't helped.

"Class IV" refers to the laser's power level. It is stronger than the low-level "cold" lasers some offices use, so it can reach deeper tissue in a shorter time.

What conditions can Class IV laser therapy help with?

Patients often ask about laser therapy for:

• Neck and back pain

• Shoulder and rotator cuff pain

• Tendon problems, such as tennis elbow or Achilles pain

• Plantar fasciitis (heel pain)

• Knee and hip pain from arthritis

• Muscle strains and sports injuries

• Nerve pain, such as sciatica or carpal tunnel symptoms

• Healing after surgery

We encourage all patients recovering from surgery to ask about Class IV laser therapy. It may help shorten healing time after a procedure. Please check with your surgeon first.

Other benefits people value:

• No needles, no drugs, no downtime. You can go back to work or the gym the same day.

• Short treatments. Sessions are quick, which fits a busy schedule.

• Works well with other care. Laser can calm a sore area so adjustments and exercise feel easier.

What happens during a Class IV laser session?

Your first visit is a one-on-one consultation and exam. Your doctor learns about your pain, checks the area, and decides if laser therapy is a good fit. Laser becomes part of your written plan.

At your second visit, your doctor reviews the plan with you and treatment begins. You and the doctor wear protective eyewear. The doctor moves the laser wand slowly over the treatment area, sometimes with light contact on the skin. Most sessions take 5-7 minutes per area. Afterward, you can go right back to your day.

Does Class IV laser therapy hurt?

No. Most people feel a soothing, gentle warmth. The wand keeps moving so heat doesn't build in one spot. If it ever feels too warm, tell us and we'll adjust the setting right away.

Laser therapy is very safe when used correctly, but it isn't for everyone. We do not use it over the eyes, over a pregnant belly, over known cancer, or on certain light-sensitive medicines. Tell us about your health history and medications at your exam.

How many sessions will I need?

It depends on your condition, your exam, and how your body responds. Some people notice relief after the first few sessions. Long-standing problems usually need a series of treatments, often a few times per week at first. We don't sell stock packages. Your doctor rechecks you and changes the plan as you improve.

Is Class IV laser therapy covered by insurance? What does it cost?

Many insurance plans do not cover laser therapy, even when they cover chiropractic care. Coverage varies, so please check your benefits. Insurance at MCWC is set per doctor. Dr. DiBella and Dr. Latham work with the plans shown on our New Patients page. Dr. Schoefernacker is in-network with Aetna, Cigna, Medicare, and BlueCross BlueShield.

Self-pay options are available. Call (303) 221-1714 to ask about current rates.

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