An Overview and Implication of High Intensity Laser Therapy in Neck Pain: A Narrative Review

Abstract

High-Intensity Laser Therapy (HILT), also known as Class IV laser, is a relatively modern type of non invasive physical electrotherapy that has been used to treat a variety of conditions. However, there has been little research conducted on this equipment. HILT can be highly beneficial for treating painful neck-related disorders, as it offers various effects including bio stimulation, regeneration, analgesia, anti-inflammatory properties, and anti-oedema properties. Many disorders that cause neck pain can be effectively treated with HILT in combination with exercise. To gather essential information on the subject, electronic databases such as PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar were searched. The conclusions of the review indicate that HILT is highly efficient, affordable, and innovative. However, it has received minimal academic research attention and has not been widely used in Indian clinical settings. The evidence suggests that HILT is a highly effective physical treatment technique that significantly improves pain, Range of Motion (ROM), functional status, and Quality of Life (QoL) in patients with neck pain.

Keywords

• electrotherapy
• physiotherapy
• range of motion
• quality of life