Toronto & Vaughan, ON · Non-Surgical Care

Class IV Laser Therapy for Back, Neck & Disc Pain Relief in Toronto & Vaughan

High-Performance HEALING^™

Led by Dr. Ron Nusbaum · Award-winning spinal disc expert

Dr. Ron Nusbaum applying Class IV laser therapy to a patient's back

What is Class IV Summus Laser Therapy?

Class IV laser is the most powerful laser therapy available today. It is also called IV laser therapy or photobiomodulation that promotes an improved range of motion. Back Clinics of Canada was the first clinic in Canada to offer Class IV Summus laser treatment. This high power therapy reduces pain and inflammation. It also heals damaged soft tissue from the inside out. The laser uses specific wavelengths of light to trigger healing at the cellular level — making it one of the most effective treatment options for chronic back and neck pain.

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Why Class IV Laser Therapy is Different

Have you tried cold medical lasers or physiotherapy with little success? Those treatments don’t go deep enough to reach chronic spinal injuries. Class 4 laser therapy changes that.

Our Class IV Summus system delivers up to 24 watts of power. That’s hundreds of times more than a standard Class III laser. Here’s what makes it stand out:

Accelerated Healing — 3x to 5x Faster Inflammation, swelling, muscle spasms, stiffness, and pain all decrease.

Deep Penetration: Class IV laser light penetrates up to 4 inches into the spine. Standard lasers only reach the surface.

Cellular Level Relief: The laser floods damaged discs, nerves, and inflamed joints with healing light energy. This speeds up tissue repair 3x to 5x faster and delivers lasting reduced pain.

Proven Technology: Dr. Nusbaum uses this FDA-cleared system to treat severe back and neck pain — including post surgical cases — even when other therapies have failed.

Increased Cellular Function Nutrients pass more easily across the cell membrane.

Improved Blood Circulation Increased blood flow brings water, oxygen, and nutrients to the damaged disc.

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Increased Cellular Function

Enhanced transmission of nutrients across the cell membrane.

Improved Blood Circulation

Delivery of water, oxygen, and nutrients to the damaged disc.

Accelerated Healing Time by 3–5X

Reduced inflammation, swelling, muscle spasms, stiffness, and pain.

How Class IV Summus Laser Therapy Works

This laser treatment is one of three steps in our High-Performance Healing System™. It follows spinal decompression and icing. Before each session, Dr. Nusbaum selects the exact location, frequency, and duration of the IV laser therapy. Everything is tailored to the patient.

A trained technician then applies the class IV laser to the affected spinal discs for up to 10 minutes. The specific wavelengths of light start a chain of healing events. Cellular activity increases. Blood flow improves. Pain drops. Inflammation fades.

For soft tissue injuries, wound healing speeds up significantly. This therapy works especially well for disc herniations, nerve compression, and chronic inflammation that hasn’t responded to other treatments.

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Whatever Your Condition, We Have Your Back

For over 34 years, we’ve been researching, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of chronic back and neck conditions. And since 2013, we’ve changed thousands of lives with our proprietary High-Performance Healing System™

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Low Back Pain
Neck Pain
Sciatica
Shoulder Pain
Knee Pain
Elbow Pain
Tendinopathies
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Myofascial Trigger Points
Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)

Ligament Sprains
Muscle Strains
Repetitive Stress Injuries
Heel Spurs / Plantar Fasciitis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Osteoarthritis
Herpes Zoster (Shingles)
Post-Traumatic Injury
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Fibromyalgia

Diabetic Neuropathy
Venous Ulcers
Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Burns
Deep Edema / Congestion
Sports Injuries
Chondromalacia Patellae

Questions & Answers

Class IV Laser Therapy: Frequently Asked Questions

What to know about non-surgical, drug-free laser therapy in Toronto & Vaughan.

What is Class IV laser therapy?

Class IV laser therapy, also called high-power or deep tissue laser therapy, uses focused light energy to reach into tissue and stimulate the body’s natural healing at the cellular level. It is a non-surgical, drug-free treatment used to ease pain and inflammation and support tissue repair.

What conditions can it help with?

We use it for a wide range of back, neck, joint, and nerve related conditions, including low back pain, neck pain, sciatica, disc injuries, arthritis, and tendon and soft tissue injuries. During your assessment, we confirm whether laser therapy is a good fit for your specific condition.

Does the treatment hurt?

Treatment is comfortable. Most people feel a gentle, soothing warmth over the area being treated as the laser is applied. There are no needles and no incisions.

Is it safe, and are there side effects?

Class IV laser therapy is non-invasive and drug-free, and it is generally well tolerated. Our team is trained in its safe use and reviews your health history before starting. Protective eyewear is worn during each session.

How many sessions will I need?

It depends on your condition and how long you have had it. Some people notice changes early, while chronic issues usually respond best to a series of sessions. We map out a recommended plan for you during your assessment.

How soon will I feel results?

Responses vary from person to person. Some people feel relief early in their treatment series, while others improve gradually over the course of their plan. Your provider tracks your progress at each visit and adjusts as needed.

Is it really non-surgical and drug-free?

Yes. Class IV laser therapy requires no surgery, no injections, and no medication.

Can it be combined with spinal decompression?

Yes. We often combine laser therapy with non-surgical spinal decompression and our other therapies as part of a complete care plan for disc and spine conditions.

How do I get started?

Book a free consultation. We assess your condition, explain your options, and recommend whether Class IV laser therapy, spinal decompression, or a combination is the best path for you.

Still have questions? We’re happy to help.

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