What conditions can be treated with Infrared Light Therapy?
The most common uses for Infrared Light Therapy is for treating myofascial pain, fibromyalgia, joint pain, bruising, fractures, muscle problems, edemas, and wounds. It is used to treat wounds that have failed to heal or are getting worse.
How does it work?
Different tissues and cell types within the body absorb light at specific wavelengths and not at others. For example, skin layers because of their high blood and water content absorb red light very readily, while calcium and phosphorus found in deeper tissue and bone absorb light of a different wavelength.
Why use Infrared Light Therapy?
Over 40 years of independent research has shown light therapy delivers powerful therapeutic benefits to living organisms. Different tissues and cell types within the body absorb light at specific wavelengths and not at others.
These medical devices are indicated to gently:
- Increases circulation
- Increases lymphatic system activity
- Initiates the healing process (releasing nitric oxide from hemoglobin)
- Increases collagen production (essential to repair damaged tissues)
- Stimulates release of ATP (major carrier of energy to the cells)
- Reduces pain, stiffness, and muscle spasm.
At this time, LED Light Therapy has shown minimal side effects. Caution is urged for those people taking photosensitive drugs such as, but not limited to, tetracycline. Occasionally, one may experience an increase in pain or discomfort for a short period of time after treating chronic conditions.