More and more people are hearing about the power of Red Light Therapy. At The Peak, we absolutely love offering this multi-benefit therapy as a wellness and life enhancer. Red light therapy, also known as Photobiomodulation, is a treatment that uses red and near-infrared light wavelengths clinically proven to reduce pain and inflammation and improve circulation. …
More and more people are hearing about the power of Red Light Therapy. At The Peak, we absolutely love offering this multi-benefit therapy as a wellness and life enhancer.
Red light therapy, also known as Photobiomodulation, is a treatment that uses red and near-infrared light wavelengths clinically proven to reduce pain and inflammation and improve circulation. Full-body red light therapy delivers healing light energy to the entire body, treating inflammation and damage that may not be apparent, such as damage caused by oxidative stress.
Oxidative stress is an imbalance of antioxidants and free radicals that allows free radicals to attack healthy cells and can be influenced by environmental factors such as pollution. Oxidative stress has been linked to signs of aging like wrinkles and more severe concerns like diabetes, cancer, and inflammatory diseases.
Full-body red light therapy can repair the damage done by free radicals and help return balance between antioxidants and free radicals when combined with a healthy diet and regular exercise. Red light therapy is an excellent addition to a wellness lifestyle, even if you’re not experiencing pain.
Why we LOVE our Red Light bed
It’s a painless treatment
Typically, a common treatment for joint pain caused by arthritis or tendonitis is cortisone injections, where a corticosteroid is injected into the affected joint. In addition to receiving an injection, it’s not uncommon for pain and inflammation to worsen in the first 48 hours following the procedure. Red light therapy is painless. Your body naturally absorbs the light properly dosed and set by a wellness professional to your unique needs, and relief is often experienced immediately.
Red light therapy is not just a painless treatment—it’s a comfortable one. The TheraLight 360 bed we use at The Peak is built with cooling functionality that directs the heat of the bulbs away from the interior of the bed, so treatments aren’t hot. Red light therapy treatments are between ten and twenty minutes, which can be the much-needed downtime someone needs.
No side effects
Red light therapy has no lasting or harmful side effects. Most individuals are in and out of the office within half an hour and can go about their day normally. Some patients experience some lightheadedness upon getting up, and red light therapy is not recommended for individuals who are sensitive to light or taking photosensitizing medications.
It’s a great alternative treatment for pain and inflammation rather than over-the-counter pain medications like ibuprofen, acetaminophen, and naproxen. Even though these medications don’t require a prescription, they do have side effects, and prolonged usage can make side effects worse. Most commonly, ibuprofen can cause stomach pain and nausea, and acetaminophen (Tylenol) can cause liver damage if used regularly for weeks or months.
Additionally, cortisone injections can further deteriorate joint tissue and bone, and treatments are often limited per year because of these side effects.
Plays well with others
Red light therapy can be used in combination with other therapies, such as physical and occupational therapy, as well as alongside a diet and exercise program for weight loss. Studies show that using Photobiomodulation with other therapies can lead to better results than using the treatments independently.
Not just for pain & inflammation
- Preventing Injury: A full-body red light therapy session before a workout increases your circulation, helping warm up your body for intense activity and avoiding injury in the first place. Red light therapy after a workout or game can help reduce the effect of delayed onset muscle soreness by repairing microtears in muscle fibers.
- Wound Healing: Red light therapy naturally boosts collagen production, which can aid in healing wounds and preventing the formation of scar tissue.
- Wrinkles & Acne: Because red light therapy boosts collagen production, it’s also used to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and improve overall skin elasticity. It can also help reduce the appearance of acne scarring and reduce redness by addressing inflammation caused by acne.
- Mood & Sleep: Using a red light therapy device in the evening hours can help signal the body to release melatonin. Blue light from cell phones and computer screens and unnatural fluorescent light in many workplaces can disrupt our circadian rhythms, making it harder to fall asleep at night. But red light therapy can help correct disruptions, improving our sleep patterns and overall mood.
Want to know more about red light therapy or want to see it for yourself? Schedule a consultation.
