Anyone tried using red light therapy?

Posted by domokane @domokane, Jul 29, 2023

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 have been doing the Anodyne infrared light and Rebuilder electrical stimulation for almost 2 years and have my own equipment. When I stay on my feet too long and the pain starts up, I lie down, elevate my feet and play solitaire for about 10 minutes. The distraction seems to calm the nerves and the pain subsides. I was told the brain responds to one stimulus at a time.

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@matt2go

I didn't know that about DMSO cream. I wonder if there's some with modifications done in current products that minimize that smell? Microcurrent sounds interesting. I have recently tried shockwave/soundwave on my foot that was really bothering me. I'm going in for my 4th treatment tomorrow and am happy to say that after my last (3rd) treatment the pain has been reduced about 80%. Keeping in mind this was for one small area of one foot. Ideally I would have my own machine but think that's cost prohibitive.
My opinion on what I've researched so far:
Red light therapy shows promise and has positive reviews for regenerating blood flow to the areas to enhance healing, but may take a long time.
Shockwave therapy has the same effect: enhancing blood flow to the region and creating an enhanced healing effect.
Stem cell therapy shows incredible regenerative cababilities but is extremely expensive for most.
There's many other things that I can't think of off hand but plan to investigate. I did install an infrared sauna and have used it the past couple years. Feels great but hard to quantify if it's making a difference other than making me feel refreshed/relaxed. I really appreciate hearing about what works from others. Thanks

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MSM , is DMSO, without the smell. Easiest thing to do, is go on line and ask, is MSM the same as DMSO?.....It should give you an explanation.
For the ultrasound..........mine only cost $50...........The company still has them from 50 - 150............I don't like to mention company names in my e mails, as i don't want anyone to think I am a .....sales person, pushing a product.....
The next time you get your shock wave treatment, could you ask............how similar is the shockwave treatments to an ultrasound treatment............i think i read where they pretty much do the same thing. it's like a wand, that you slowy move around the area. you need to apply a gel on the area first. you can use it from 5 to 15 minutes. I only use aprx 5 mins on my foot, then sometimes, i move it to my leg for 5 minutes........Don't let the person know you are "thinking" about buying an ultrasound..........you want them to think you will still be their patient, because you really feel better with the shockwave treatment...........but, watching how you choose to ask them the difference, is the way you might get a more accurate answer about the ultrasound...............or , just go on line and ask, what is the difference between a shockwave treatment and ultrasound treatment..........that should work. PS, with the DMSO cream, or any other creams...........i think the best they might do is ....mask the pain, which we all want.............but what we really want, is to correct the problem, not mask it. I think your shockwave treatments are more along correcting the problem rather than just masking the pain.

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