Red light therapy uses low-level wavelengths of light to strengthen the mitochondria in cells, which helps produce more adenosine triphosphate (ATP) to rejuvenate cells and repair tissue. Kids and adults can treat a variety of health issues with the help of a wellness chiropractic professional administering red light therapy. Discover how it can boost your health and appearance.

The Positive Effects of Red Light Therapy 

1. Alleviates Pain & Inflammation 

A wellness chiropractic professional can provide red light treatment that delves deep into the skin to help reduce associated pain and discomfort. Mitochondria in the skin cells absorb the light energy to generate ATP, which is the energy source for cells.

This can then help repair tissue damage and rejuvenate cells, therefore reducing pain and inflammation. Several studies have shown red light therapy can help ameliorate pain and musculoskeletal inflammation problems such as knee pain, rheumatoid arthritis, meniscus tears, and back pain.

2. Boosts Skin Health & Appearance 

Many wellness chiropractic patients opt for red light therapy to rejuvenate their skin and clear up acne. Red light therapy can placate overactive sebum production that plugs hair follicles while reducing skin redness, leading to less oily, acne-prone skin without drying it out.

In combination with blue LED light therapy, red light therapy can also smooth wrinkles and help heal acne, hypertrophic, and burn scars. This is because red light therapy produces effects such as raising collagen and fibroblast production while protecting existing collagen to make skin more elastic and repair damage to connective tissue.

3. Muscle Recovery 

Red light therapy has been found to benefit individuals before and after workouts. Visiting a wellness chiropractic professional to receive the therapy can help strengthen muscles and improve recovery efforts after exercising.

This is because red wavelengths stimulate energy production in the cells via mitochondria, increasing collagen production and blood circulation. Raised collagen production can help strengthen muscles and build them while blood circulation increases tissue oxygenation, leading to better recovery. In fact, a study showed that red light therapy lessened muscle soreness, muscle strength loss, and led to less post-workout range-of-motion issues. 

When you are searching for ways to improve your health or relieve pain with red light therapy, turn to Forest Park Chiropractic & Acupuncture. They offer premium chiropractic, acupuncture, physiotherapy, and soft tissue therapy to relieve pain and rejuvenate. Call their office at (513) 742-0880 or visit their website to learn more information about their services and how you can benefit.