Cold-weather aches and MLS laser therapy: a Des Plaines podiatrist
Des Plaines, United States - October 21, 2026 / First Step Foot Care (Des Plaines, IL) /
Cold months bring stiff joints, aching old sprains and sharper nerve pain. A Des Plaines podiatry practice explains MLS laser therapy, a pain-free treatment for arthritis, sprains and neuropathy.
When the temperature drops, many people feel it first in their feet and ankles: arthritic joints that stiffen up, old sprains that ache again, and nerve pain that seems sharper on cold mornings. Winter also brings slips on icy steps that leave a sore, swollen ankle behind.
First Step Foot Care, which has a Des Plaines location on North River Road, offers MLS laser therapy for these complaints. The practice describes it as an effective, proven, pain-free treatment for foot and ankle conditions such as plantar fasciitis (heel pain), arthritis, foot and ankle sprains, gout and neuropathy, and it will customize a treatment program for each patient.
According to the practice, Class IV lasers work by flooding the tissues with photons, energizing inflamed and damaged cells. The laser produces a healing response in the body that reduces inflammation, decreases or eliminates pain, and speeds recovery. Beyond heel pain and arthritis, the practice lists bunion pain, neuromas, tendon and ligament injuries and chronic non-healing wounds among the ailments it treats, with benefits that include accelerated repair of strains and sprains and improved blood circulation.
First Step Foot Care was started in 1991 and has three locations in the Chicagoland area. The practice also offers EPAT shockwave therapy.
The Des Plaines location is at 150 N. River Road, Suite 220.
"Winter is when patients tell us their arthritis, old ankle injuries or neuropathy are acting up. MLS laser therapy is a comfortable option we can tailor to each person, and it fits around a busy schedule. Nobody has to just put up with foot pain until spring," said a spokesperson for First Step Foot Care.
- Keep feet warm and dry on cold days.
- Wear boots with good tread to avoid slips.
- Stay active with gentle walking to keep joints moving.
- Do not ignore an ankle that swells after a twist.
- See a podiatrist if foot or ankle pain keeps you from daily activities.
First Step Foot Care in Des Plaines is at 150 N. River Road, Suite 220. Patients with foot or ankle pain can learn more about seeing a Podiatrist or call (847) 282-3108.
About First Step Foot Care
First Step Foot Care is a podiatry practice founded in 1991 with locations in Des Plaines, Arlington Heights and Wauconda, Illinois. It treats heel and arch pain, plantar fasciitis, bunions, ingrown toenails, warts, diabetic foot problems, sports injuries and more, and offers MLS laser therapy and EPAT shockwave therapy. More information is available at firststepfootcare.com.
Contact Information:
First Step Foot Care (Des Plaines, IL)
150 N River Rd #220
Des Plaines, IL 60016
United States
A spokesperson for First Step Foot Care
(847) 282-3108
http://www.firststepfootcare.com/
