WHAT IS RED LIGHT THERAPY?
Red light therapy is a treatment that uses low levels of red light to stimulate cell regeneration and improve blood flow, potentially aiding in skin healing, pain relief, and muscle recovery by targeting the cells' energy source, the mitochondria, through a process called photobiomodulation; it's also sometimes called low-level laser therapy (LLLT) or photobiomodulation (PBM).
What conditions does red light therapy treat?
Skin conditions
Red light therapy is best known for treating skin conditions. It can:
- Increase the production of collagen, which gives skin its structure, elasticity and rigidity.
- Help improve skin conditions, including acne, acne scarring, eczema and psoriasis.
- Promote wound and skin healing by increasing blood flow to the area.
- Reduce redness and inflammation caused by sun damage.
Muscle repair
Red light therapy can relieve myalgias and muscle pains by decreasing inflammation.
Pain management
Red light therapy tackles pain by:
- Stimulating cell production. This promotes healing, reduces inflammation and improves blood circulation.
- Increasing cell energy production. This can help release neurotransmitters like endorphins, which are natural pain killers.
- Regenerating cells and increasing collagen production. This helps repair damaged tissue.