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@beachesanddreams Started with professional red light therapy at a Chiropractor's office who deals mainly with athletes using high technology. I found him on line when I had heard about RLT that was suggested to me by an orthopedic surgeon for my ankle repair. That place was booked out, so I called on this PT office. He also offered shock wave therapy and TECAR in addition to RLT. I then progressed to my arthritic hands/wrists and shoulders, all of which need surgery (Reverse shoulders and carpal tunnel, with complications- in addition to needing cervical surgery, but holding off an as much as possible as long as possible, already have bilateral hips and knees replacements now going on 15 and 22 years out. Not fun, so non-invasive was a great option. He has more powerful RLT, and between RLT and Shock Wave therapy, I found relief for my ankles, hands, wrists and shoulders. I was already being treated with Journavx and that has a limited treatment time- Since the professional therapy required thrice weekly meetings (short, but the drive, the cost, were getting a bit much - had about 20 sessions- and $4 g cost- so decided to order online. I purchased a $30 RLT in a strip I could wrap around my ankles, hands, neck, etc.. worked so well I bought another so I could use for two limbs at once. Then my daughter gifted me a larger panel one on a stand that can be adjusted in height and angle and I love it. I keep that upstairs and the small ones downstairs. There are several types of Light therapy, including Valeda Light Therapy for Age related macular Degeneration, which I am now going to investigate, due to a recent diagnosis. Hoping that will be as helpful. I hate to advertise but the large online store offers a ton of options- (I have not had success in finding them in small businesses), aside from RLT for cosmetic facial reasons. ) Hope this helps.

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@chrisanon It really helps, thank you! I’m glad you’ve found relief with them. That option is so much CB better than taking more pills.

I’ve seen the large scale RLT devices (the ones on stands that cover the whole body) on Amazon. I know their effectiveness depends on the number and quality/type of LED’s, so that’s something I’d have to look into.

I’m lucky now in that I am managing my discomfort with daily walks, stepping, stretching, some at-home Pilates moves, along with heat before sleep and cold therapy in the morning. The 1,400 mg turmeric and fish oil is making a difference too, I think, along with a better diet.

Thanks for your detailed response. Wishing you many more pain-reduced days!

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Thank you for sharing this valuable information. With many options available online, which home-based red-light devices worked for you?
I have found these options online:
1. Hooga HG300 Red and Near Infrared LED Light Panel with Timer and Stand, 60 High-Efficiency LEDs, Dual Wavelength 660nm and 850nm. This is a small stand-alone panel. The HG200 measures 9.5” x 6” x 1” and has a built-in cooling fan for heat dissipation.
2.Lifepro Infrared & Red Light Therapy for Body Joints & Muscles Wellness Support, Portable Red Light Therapy Device, Near Infrared Light Therapy for Body & Face - Use 3 wavelengths. This is a small portable handheld device with small treatment area - may work for neck or shoulder. Needs to be held against the treatment area.

There are also RLT mats of various sized for neck, lower back, and for all body.
What type of device worked best for you? Just trying to get some ideas. Thank you