Class IV Laser Therapy in Elmhurst, IL: How MLS Laser Therapy Relieves Pain Without Surgery or Medication
Is pain is affecting your sleep, work, exercise, or daily routine?
If pain is affecting your sleep, work, exercise, or daily routine, it’s understandable to look for options that don’t involve surgery or medication. Class IV MLS laser therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses light energy and may help ease certain types of pain and inflammation. It isn’t right for every condition or every person, but it may be one option to discuss with a healthcare professional.
At Elm Chiropractic and Elmhurst Laser Therapy Center, we offer MLS laser therapy in Elmhurst, IL, including treatment with the ASA MiS laser. Here’s how the approach works, what a visit may involve, and what to keep in mind when considering laser therapy.

What isClass IV MLS laser therapy?
MLS stands for “Multi-Wave Locked System.” It uses two synchronized wavelengths of near-infrared light working together: one targets inflammation, the other has a pain-relieving effect. The light energy reaches the tissue and supports your body’s natural healing processes — as inflammation decreases, so does pain. Class IV refers to the laser’s power classification. MLS treatment is completely non-invasive: no incisions, no injections. Many patients report little to no sensation during treatment — most just notice a gentle warmth, if anything.
What makes the ASA MiS laser different?
Most laser systems are designed mainly for muscle and joint pain. The ASA MiS was built with nerve pain in mind. It combines the synchronized two-wavelength approach of MLS therapy with pulsed power, which delivers strong therapeutic energy in short, gentle bursts — so the treatment stays comfortable and easy on your tissue. According to the manufacturer’s MiS information, its protocols for peripheral neuropathy are certified in Europe, and research suggests the treatment may support recovery of damaged nerve fibers.
Here’s the part we’re proud of: Elm Chiropractic is the only practice in Illinois — and one of only a few in the United States — with the ASA MiS laser. If you’ve been told to “just live with” nerve pain, it may be worth a conversation with our team about whether this technology could fit your care plan.
