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Anyone tried using red light therapy?
There seems to be some evidence that photobiomodulation - heating the skin via infra red light - has some benefits for stimulating nerve re growth. There are lots of devices available on Amazon as well as lots of seemingly expensive treatments provided by chiropractors.
I would be interested to know of any personal experience with such devices and any possible recommendations.
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I did a Google search on red light therapy, and I found this page. I am very grateful for the wealth of information. Thank you Rebe for Anodyne Therapy also known a MIRE infrared therapy. I do red light therapy in physical therapy. I had exchange many red light therapy devices on Amazon and NovaaLabs . NovaaLabs really "no va" ( does not work )because I was burned in a 5 minutes session with their NovaaLabs Extra Strength Healing Laser. Hatch, Bestqoool, LifePro are all the same -glorified heating pads that are claiming medical grade; it made my inflammation in my joints worse not better. Because of Rebe's posts , I learned about Anodyne and bought a used Anodyne therapy device. My physical therapist dr proved of it and we are seeing results.Anodyne is a medical company that has had a patent since the 90s and they are the lead company for infrared therapy. Consult them to see if your medical condition would benefit from that type of laser treatment. I found medical research of doctors, physical therapist, nurses and other medical professionals, urging Medicare and insurance companies to continue to cover services using this device, and for covering the home version of this device. The success stories are very encouraging. Insurance companies did not want to cover it because it's a very expensive device; it still is. The insurance came out with "interesting" research, saying that it was just as good as a placebo yet many patients from all types of ailments have improved.
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I did a Google search on red light therapy, and I found this page. I am very grateful for the wealth of information. Thank you Rebe for Anodyne Therapy also known a MIRE infrared therapy. I do red light therapy in physical therapy. I have exchanged many red light therapy devices on Amazon and NovaaLabs . NovaaLabs really "no va" ( does not work )because I was burned in a 5 minutes session with their NovaaLabs Extra Strength Healing Laser. Hatch, Bestqoool, LifePro and the ads from social media are all the same -glorified expensive heating pads that are claiming medical grade; it made my inflammation in my joints worse not better. Because of Rebe's posts , I learned about Anodyne and bought an used Anodyne therapy device. My physical therapist dr approved of it and we are seeing results.Anodyne is a medical company in the United States that has had a patent since the 90s and they are the lead company for infrared therapy. Consult them to see if your medical condition(s) would benefit from that type of laser treatment. I found medical research from doctors, physical therapists, nurses and other medical professionals, urging Medicare and insurance companies to continue to cover services using this device, and to cover the home version of this device. The success stories are very encouraging. Insurance companies did not want to cover it because it was a very expensive device; it still is. The insurance came out with "interesting" research, saying that it was just as good as a placebo yet many patients from all types of ailments have improved.
I've used it for a couple of months. It is a very powerful unit and one can burn themselves if not careful. If you purchase one, read the instructions and be careful. If set too high, the unit will burn you rather severely. I'm speaking from experience since I used it on high for less than a minute. I noticed a difference almost immediately with pain. Other positive effects took a couple of weeks on the lowest setting 2 times daily for about 3 minutes each time. I can't say that this is reversing my PN but the pain levels are down and my swelling is down.
Hi! I’m not sure if this is the same, but I went to a few red light session at Palm Beach Tan. I didn’t find it helpful, but it was only two or three sessions.
How much does this unit cost?
@misshollywood can you tell me how much these units are? If it works for my neuropathy it is worth it.
Definitely read the manual. The unit that you have is the 480 model which is only sold two doctors and physical therapist offices. That unit can be regulated and is very powerful. The home unit which is model 120 -you can't set the levels and hardly any risk of burning.
Red light therapy is a completely different laser than infrared. Infrared light has no color unless you photograph it. It goes in deeper.
The home unit 120 model brand new is around $1250. I found a used unit on Offer Up.
I have been using NeuropaCalm red light therapy "boots" for about a year, and I believe that they have helped me. .I also take 600mgs of alpha lipoic acid plus all the B vitamins every day. I think the most help has come from the ALA, but I continue to use all of the above. I also have a vibrating foot pad that offers relief. And I have just started to use magnesium chloride lotion; hoping it helps, but the jury is out right now.