PBM Laser Therapy in Axminster
If you’re looking for laser therapy in Axminster / East Devon to help with pain, inflammation and tissue healing, Photobiomodulation (PBM) Laser Therapy is a modern, evidence-informed treatment we use to support recovery – especially when symptoms are stubborn or limiting your progress.
East Devon Physical Therapy is the first private clinic in the South West to offer PBM (THOR) laser therapy, introducing it back in 2012. We’ve used and refined this technology for well over a decade, and it now sits alongside our whole-body NovoTHOR system (see our separate NovoTHOR Red Light Therapy page) as part of a wider photobiomodulation offering – PBM laser is targeted and handheld for treating a specific joint, tendon or area, while NovoTHOR treats the whole body at once.
At our Axminster clinic, PBM laser is used as part of a clear plan: assessment first, then the right combination of treatment and rehab, so you get meaningful change.
What Is PBM Laser Therapy?
Photobiomodulation (PBM) is a form of light therapy that uses specific wavelengths of light, delivered by a clinical laser device, to influence biological processes linked to pain reduction and tissue repair.
People often call this laser therapy – the key point is that it’s designed to support your body’s own recovery responses, particularly in painful or irritated tissues.
How PBM Laser Works
PBM laser is used to support:
- Cellular energy processes (often described in terms of ATP production)
- Local circulation
- Tissue repair and recovery signalling
- Pain modulation, helping calm sensitised tissue
It’s non-invasive, quick, and can be used on many common musculoskeletal problems.
Who Is PBM Laser For?
PBM laser can be a great option if you:
- Have arthritis or joint pain and want to stay active with less discomfort
- Are recovering after a knee replacement or hip replacement, where appropriate for your stage
- Have persistent tendon or soft tissue pain that hasn't settled as expected
- Want to reduce pain so you can actually do the rehab exercises that matter
- Are dealing with long-term pain presentations, including fibromyalgia, and need a sensible, supportive approach
We treat both active people and everyday patients – the goal is always the same: move better, with less pain, and build capacity safely.
Conditions We Commonly Treat With PBM Laser
Joint and arthritis-related pain
- Osteoarthritis
- Arthritis and joint pain
- Stiff, painful knees, hips, shoulders and hands
Tendon and foot/ankle pain
- Plantar fasciitis / heel pain
- Tendinopathies (e.g. Achilles, patellar, gluteal)
- Bursitis and local inflammatory pain presentations
Back, neck and general musculoskeletal pain
- Neck pain
- Back pain
- Persistent soft tissue pain and flare-ups
Sports and activity-related injuries
- Muscle strains
- Ligament sprains
- Post-exercise recovery support, where appropriate
If you’re unsure whether a PBM laser is suitable for your issue, book in – we’ll tell you honestly if it’s the right tool, or if something else will be more effective.
What Happens in a PBM Laser Appointment?
Your treatment is tailored rather than “one setting for everyone”. Typically, we will:
- Assess your problem properly - diagnosis, irritability, contributing factors
- Choose the right treatment parameters for the tissue and goal
- Track your response over sessions and adjust as needed
- Combine PBM laser with the right rehab inputs - strength, mobility, loading, walking tolerance
Many people start with a short course of treatment and then taper as symptoms improve and rehab takes over. You’ll see big claims online about laser therapy. Our approach, refined over more than a decade of using this technology, is simple:
- Use PBM laser when it fits the clinical picture
- Measure progress - pain, function, tolerance
- Keep the focus on outcomes and rehab, not buzzwords
What Our Patient Say
“Excellent sports physio, with the best treatment options around. The laser therapy really aids recovery. Guy is brilliant, really knowledgable and has helped sort out many injuries over the years. Really recommend if you want accurate diagnosis of injury, great self help exercises and advice as well as effective treatment with speedy recovery.”
– Katie Bennett, Axminster
PBM Laser Therapy Near You
PBM laser is available at our Axminster clinic (Woodmead Road, EX13 5PQ), and we regularly help patients travelling from Seaton, Lyme Regis, Honiton, Sidmouth, Chard, Exeter, Bridport, Yeovil, Dorchester and Taunton.
