Research-Backed Benefits of Red Light

Written By Sylvia Chrisney

R+|NIR+ Red Light Therapy, a natural and non-invasive treatment, is now available at the Arcata office. Initially developed in the 1960s, this advanced form of therapy has come a long way and is currently backed by extensive modern research.

Illustration of a human figure with highlighted areas indicating the potential benefits of red light therapy on various organs and tissues, such as the brain, heart, muscles, and joints.

After personally testing R+|NIR+ Red Light Therapy for over a year, I've experienced its significant benefits firsthand, including faster injury recovery and reduced muscle soreness. This experience has inspired me to introduce this innovative treatment to the practice.

This advanced Red Light Therapy utilizes specific wavelengths of red and near-infrared light to penetrate tissue layers, offering a wide range of therapeutic benefits.

A person engaging in red light therapy, with a focus on their side profile, demonstrating the use of a red light panel to target muscle soreness in the arms and legs.

LED light therapy uses different wavelengths of light to penetrate layers of tissue, offering therapeutic benefits.

Pain Relief

Red Light Therapy offers a new approach to pain management. Studies have highlighted its significant potential in reducing chronic low back [1] and neck pain [2]. Red Light Therapy provides an effective alternative for pain relief, targeting discomfort at its source.

Faster Healing

Red Light Therapy is a catalyst for the body’s healing process. It's been shown to stimulate cellular regeneration, reducing inflammation [3], and enhancing muscle recovery [4], making it an ideal option for athletes and anyone in recovery.

Healing progression of an arm injury displayed in four stages: Initial wound, early healing, tissue repair, and nearly healed skin after effective red light therapy.

Reduce Inflammation

Chronic inflammation can be effectively managed with Red Light Therapy. Research demonstrates its role in promoting wound healing and aiding tissue repair [5]. This aspect of Red Light Therapy is vital in supporting the body's natural healing mechanisms.

Illustration of red light therapy penetration with a red triangular beam labeled '850NM' showing depth of light through skin layers: epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle, bone, and interior tissues.

850nm wavelength red light penetrating the skin's epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle, and reaching the bone.

Joint Health

Red Light Therapy has been particularly effective for joint health. A significant study on knee osteoarthritis patients revealed substantial pain reduction and improved function [6]. Red Light Therapy is proving to be beneficial for arthritis and related joint conditions.

 
Before-and-after comparison of neck and forehead skin: Noticeable aging on the left and visibly rejuvenated skin on the right after 30 days of consistent red light therapy.

Red Light Therapy also offers aesthetic benefits, aiding skin texture and overall skin health [7]. Source: Photomedicine and Laser Surgery, February 1, 2014.

 

Available In-Office

R+|NIR+ Red Light Therapy is now available at the Arcata office. This therapy is a safe, non-invasive, and effective solution for a variety of health concerns. Schedule your visit today.

 

Learn more about the mechanisms behind Red Light Therapy.

 

Source: PlatinumLED

LED Therapy At Home

Interested in Red Light Therapy at home? Enjoy a 5% discount on PlatinumLED Light Therapy, perfect for continuing your health journey in the comfort of your own space.

 
 

References:

  1. Leal-Junior, E. C. P., et al. (2017). Effect of phototherapy (low-level laser therapy and light-emitting diode therapy) on exercise-induced skeletal muscle fatigue and changes in biochemical markers related to postexercise recovery. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 47(8), 581–586. [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28748217/]

  2. Chow, R. T., et al. (2013). Efficacy of low-level laser therapy in the management of neck pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised placebo or active-treatment controlled trials. The Lancet, 382(9900), 1701-1711. [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24197518/]

  3. Aimbire, F., et al. (2013). Low-level laser therapy induces dose-dependent reduction of TNFα levels in acute inflammation. Photomedicine and Laser Surgery, 31(1), 19-24. [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3799047/]

  4. Ferraresi, C., et al. (2014). Low-level laser (light) therapy (LLLT) on muscle tissue: performance, fatigue and repair benefited by the power of light. Photonics Lasers Med, 3(4), 241-258. [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4126803/]

  5. Conlan, M. J., et al. (1991). Biostimulation of wound healing by low-energy laser irradiation. Journal of Clinical Periodontology, 18(5), 379-382. [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1727843/]

  6. Conlan, M. J., Rapley, J. W., & Cobb, C. M. (1992). Biostimulation of wound healing by low-energy laser irradiation: A review. Journal of Clinical Periodontology, 18(5), 379–382. [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1727843/]

  7. Avci P., Gupta A., Sadasivam M., et al. (2013). "Low-Level Laser (Light) Therapy (LLLT) in Skin: Stimulating, Healing, Restoring." Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery, 32(1), 41-52. [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24049929/]

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