I recently met a young patient who continued to have pain after a technically successful lumbar procedure. The issue was not the surgery itself. It was ongoing instability and arthritic changes that developed afterward. She came to discuss a different approach. Class IV laser therapy, also known as photobiomodulation, is FDA cleared for musculoskeletal pain. Research shows it can help reduce inflammation and improve pain without medication or additional invasive treatment. This matters because many patients are prescribed medications for nerve pain that can carry significant side effects. When appropriate, non-invasive therapies with low risk should always be part of the conversation. The goal is simple. Less pain. Fewer side effects. Better function. Patients deserve options that support healing, not just symptom control.