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Red light therapy – is a century-old practice, though it came into commercial use in the last four or five decades. It is popular among people who prefer non-invasive pain relief and rejuvenation methods. Light therapy and near-infrared therapy treat conditions such as stretch marks, wrinkles, eczema, scars, sun damage, androgenic alopecia, acne, tissue healing, cell inflammation, reduced collagen, etc.
In this article, we are going to explore the application of light therapy and you will learn how red light therapy is administered, what types of pain it can relieve, and what to expect during and after treatment.
Studies on the effectiveness of Red-Light
The FDA-approved and clinically studied. People experience the benefits to different degrees, but the results are noticeable. A study
was conducted on 39 patients who had chronic lower back pain for over six years. 18 people received a placebo treatment, while 21 patients received infrared therapy.
At the end of treatment, the mean NRS pain rating of the people in the treatment group fell from 6.9 to 3. The mean NRS pain rating of the people in the control group only reduced from 7.4 to 6. Another study involving 50 participants saw a significant decrease in the pain value and number of tender muscles in patients with TMD-associated pain. A different study proves the effectiveness of its for acne treatment. Infrared and near-infrared therapies are also known to effectively treat lines, wrinkles, and skin roughness.
How is administered?
A therapist administers light by exposing the patient to a lamp, device, or laser that emits red light. It’s as simple as that. The treatment duration is between one to four months, requiring multiple sessions. During a light therapy session, the therapist holds or places a source of red or infrared light a few inches from the skin for several minutes. You can contact a red light therapy expert to learn the exact number of sessions and treatment costs associated with treating your condition.
Applications of Therapy
The effectiveness of is currently under research, but new applications are discovered every day. In addition, Mountain View Physical Therapy has been successfully treating the following conditions with red light therapy in Utah:
Injuries
The pain from injuries such as fractures, burns, or muscle damage can linger for months. Light therapy can relieve the pain of old wounds that hurt even months or years after healing. Even if you have a fresh injury, this can speed up tissue, ligament, bone, and muscle repair. Patients can manage pain by reducing inflammation in the area surrounding the injury.
Cosmetic Improvements
Research says that this treatment reduces signs of aging. The therapy can increase collagen production in the skin and make it firmer. The results are not permanent as old cells die and skin slowly loses elasticity. Maintenance sessions will be required to keep the skin rejuvenated.
Improving Athletic Performance
It also speeds up the recovery brought on to the muscles from strenuous exercises. You will have the much-needed boost to perform better throughout the season.
Testosterone Treatment
Amazingly we can boost testosterone levels to improve libido, treat insomnia, and manage your mood.
Inflammation-related pain
Infrared and red light therapy effectively helps patients manage inflammation-related pain, such as tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, neck pain, back pain, bursitis, etc.
How does work?
It works on the principle of photobiomodulation (PBM); the same phenomenon that makes your retina send electrical signals to the brain when light falls on it, or the chemical reaction that makes your skin produce vitamin D upon exposure to sunlight.
This therapy increases cell activity, making the mitochondria generate more energy. Cell reproduction also speeds up. This phenomenon has many benefits for the patients, such as faster healing, rejuvenation, reduced wrinkles, improved muscle function, improved blood flow, etc.
Therapy results can take three to four months to become noticeable. Pain relief from red light therapy can last permanently, but signs of aging will return as the skin cells turnover.
Therapy in Utah
Mountain View Physical Therapy offers red light therapy for pain relief, skin rejuvenation, athletic performance, hair loss, and much more.
Wondering if red light therapy will be a good option for you? Feel free to reach out to our experts with your red light therapy-related questions. Call us today!
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