Laser Therapy
Get relief from pain, inflammation or chronic condition with laser therapy.
Get relief from pain, inflammation or chronic condition with laser therapy.
Laser therapy is a noninvasive treatment used to treat a broad range of conditions, including chronic pain, sports injuries, and other musculoskeletal problems. It targets inflammation at its source, increasing circulation and speeding your body’s healing process.
At his Brentwood, California practice, experienced chiropractor Michael Sheps, DC, treats patients using both Berman and Phoenix lasers. Both procedures offer stunning results. Call the Los Angeles area office today to schedule a laser therapy appointment, or book your visit online.
For more than 25 years, Dr. Michael D. Sheps has been a leader in non-invasive laser therapy for pain relief and injury recovery. Combining advanced technology with decades of clinical expertise, Dr. Sheps has developed innovative treatment protocols that help patients move better, heal faster, and live pain-free – naturally.
His high-intensity laser therapy delivers focused light energy deep into muscles, joints, and connective tissue to reduce inflammation, accelerate cellular repair, and relieve chronic or acute pain. Each treatment plan is customized to your condition and activity, paired with the specific laser to achieve the best outcome.
Dr. Sheps uses a range of state-of-the-art systems, including
And FAR infrared to promote faster healing and restore function. Whether you’re recovering from a sports injury, managing arthritis, or seeking long-term back pain relief, laser therapy at Dr. Sheps Chiropractic offers a safe, drug-free, and effective solution.
Dr. Sheps, D.C. provides laser therapy in Los Angeles to treat a number of injuries and conditions, helping patients manage pain, restore mobility, and improve overall function naturally.
Schedule an initial call, where we learn about your symptoms.
Come into our Los Angeles clinic, for your 60 minute assessment.
We create a personalized treatment plan to get you out of pain.
You feel pain free and return to the life and activities you love.
Here are some frequently asked questions about laser therapy.
Dr. Sheps uses laser therapy to treat various musculoskeletal problems, including:
Sometimes, Dr. Sheps uses laser therapy for pain management. The waves of light energy reduce inflammation and stimulate nerve regeneration, accelerating your natural healing process.
Anti-Inflammation
Laser therapy has an anti-edemic effect as it causes vasodilation, but also because it activates the lymphatic drainage system (drains swollen areas). As a result, there is a reduction in swelling caused by bruising or inflammation. Anti-Pain (Analgesic): Laser therapy has a high beneficial effect on nerve cells which block pain transmitted by these cells to the brain and which decreases nerve sensitivity. Also, due to less inflammation, there is less edema and less pain.
Accelerated Tissue Repair and Cell Growth
Photons of light from lasers penetrate deeply into tissue and accelerate cellular reproduction and growth. The laser light increases the energy available to the cell so that the cell can take on nutrients faster and get rid of waste products.
Improved Vascular Activity
Laser light will significantly increase the formation of new capillaries in damaged tissue that speeds up the healing process, closes wounds quickly and reduces scar tissue.
Increased Metabolic Activity
Laser therapy creates higher outputs of specific enzymes, greater oxygen and food particle loads for blood cells.
Trigger Points and Acupuncture Points
Laser therapy stimulates muscle trigger points and acupuncture points on a non-invasive basis providing musculo-skeletal pain relief.
Reduced Fibrous Tissue Formation
Laser Therapy reduces the formation of scar tissue following tissue damage from cuts, scratches, burns or surgery.
Improved Nerve Function
Slow recovery of nerve functions in damaged tissue can result in numbness and impaired limbs. Laser light will speed up the process of axonal regeneration, nerve cell reconnection, and increase the amplitude of action potentials to optimize muscle action.
Immunoregulation
Laser light has a direct effect on immunity status by stimulation of immunoglobulins and lymphocytes. Laser Therapy is absorbed by chromophores (molecule enzymes) that react to laser light. The enzyme flavomono-nucleotide is activated and starts the production of ATP (adenosine-tri- phosphate), which is the major carrier of cell energy and the energy source for all chemical reactions in the cells.
Faster Wound Healing
Laser light stimulates fibroblast development (fibroblasts are the building blocks of collagen, which is predominant in wound healing) in damaged tissue. Collagen is the essential protein required to replace old tissue or to repair tissue injuries.
Before recommending laser therapy, Dr. Sheps reviews your medical records and asks about your symptoms, including where the pain is, what it feels like, and if it gets worse during specific activities, like exercise. He completes a physical exam and orders diagnostic imaging like X-rays and/or ultrasound to examine your bones, joints, and the nearby soft tissues.
After identifying your symptoms’ source, Dr. Sheps develops a personalized laser therapy plan. This typically includes at least three sessions spaced a week apart.
On the day of treatment, you sit or lie on a chiropractic table and wear protective glasses. Dr. Sheps runs a hand-held laser device a few inches across your skin.
The device emits targeted light energy that penetrates your skin and activates healing at the cellular level. The laser energy heats your hard and soft tissues, increasing blood flow to the area while reducing inflammation. During treatment, it’s normal to experience a mild warming sensation.
You shouldn’t feel pain, but if you do, let Dr. Sheps know so that he can adjust the settings. After treatment is done, you return to your routine. No downtime or recovery is needed. Some people experience mild soreness for a day or two, but these symptoms should improve quickly. If they don’t, let Dr. Sheps know right away.
Dr. Michael D. Sheps is a chiropractic orthopedist who is certified in the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT). Dr. Sheps specializes in safe, non-invasive therapy alternatives for musculoskeletal disorders.
“Dr. Sheps is the kindest, most caring and helpful chiropractor I have ever had the pleasure of working with. His laser treatment has provided much needed back relief in a very short period of time. And Doreen and his staff are the best and most professional in town. I recommend Dr. Sheps to everyone without reservation!”
– Jordan F.
– Mary D.
“Dr. Sheps is so kind and caring. I hurt my wrist and couldn’t play tennis. After one laser treatment it improved significantly and I am confident I’ll be back in court after a couple more sessions!”
– Kathy H.
Learn more about laser therapy—book your consultation with Dr. Sheps, D.C., located in Brentwood, Los Angeles.
11710 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Serving the following neighborhoods:
We’re located on the corner of Wilshire and Barrington, and have one‑hour validated parking.