Red Light Therapy
Rejuvenation on a cellular level.
Red Light Therapy Explained
Red light Therapy (RLT) is thought to work by producing a biochemical effect in cells that strengthen the mitochondria. The mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell—it’s where the cell’s energy is created.
The energy-carrying molecule found in the cells of all living things is called ATP (adenosine triphosphate). By increasing the function of the mitochondria using RLT, a cell can make more ATP. With more energy, cells can function more efficiently, rejuvenate themselves, reproduce and repair any damage.
Whether you are an athlete looking to speed up muscle recovery, someone with chronic pain seeking relief, or simply interested in improving your skin health and mood, Red Light Therapy is a worthwhile addition to your health and wellness routine.
Here are just a few of the many reported benefits of Red Light Therapy
Pain Relief
RLT can help reduce pain by reducing inflammation and stimulating the production of endorphins, which are natural painkillers.
Muscle Recovery
RLT can help improve muscle recovery after exercise by reducing inflammation and increasing blood flow.
Improved Skin and Health
RLT can help improve skin health by promoting collagen production, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and improving skin texture.
Joint Health
RLT can help reduce pain and inflammation in joints, which can improve mobility and reduce the symptoms of conditions such as arthritis.
Wound Healing
RLT can help speed up the healing process for wounds, cuts, and burns by increasing circulation and reducing inflammation.
Mood and Energy
RLT has been shown to improve mood and energy levels by increasing the production of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that plays a key role in regulating mood and sleep.
INFRA-RED, RED LIGHT THERAPY The Evidence
Studies have shown Low Laser Light Therapy (Red Light Therapy) can be as effective to reduce inflammation as NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen (Stausholm et al., 2019). This is key because inflammation can cause a lot of pain. For example, if your knee is inflamed, the inflammation itself can compress nerves in your leg and this is what brings about pain.
Red Red Light therapy reduces the inflammation by reducing the number of pro inflammatory agents such as cytokines which are small cell signalling proteins. Red Light therapy has also been shown to form reversible ATP blockades in neurones. Essentially this means that for a short while, pain detecting neurones won’t have the energy they require to send signals to the central nervous system and this means pain is reduced.