While both treatments are used to promote healing, each serves a different purpose and uses different technology.
The M7 MLS laser uses light photons and a process called photobiomodulation to penetrate 4 to 6 cm into tissues. The light therapy is non-thermal, meaning it is a comfortable treatment. Think of the laser as a solar panel for your body, where your body absorbs the light and turns it into healing energy. We use M7 MLS laser therapy in Mt. Pleasant for deep cellular regeneration to fight inflammation and acute pain.
Shockwave therapy uses acoustic pressure waves that penetrate 2 to 4 cm into tissues. You may feel a tapping or pulsing sensation when receiving shockwave therapy. Shockwave therapy acts like a small jackhammer for your tissues, breaking up scar tissue, improving blood flow, and helping heal old injuries.