Some trainers recommend using the far infrared light therapy heating pads as part of the daily training regime for racehorses with the therapy sometimes used for 24hr stretches at a time. Trainers consider them particularly useful for treating DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) which can occur during the normal process of muscle growth as tiny tears appear in the muscles which are then repaired making the muscle bigger and stronger. This popularity is due to the ability to apply the pads to large areas of the horses back musculature in an effort to increase circulation to the damaged muscles and encourage repair. The use of these pads has become popular with some veterinarians, particularly those working with racehorses. The far infrared light therapy pads only reach a temperature of around 104-113 degrees Fahrenheit, rather than the common temperature of 131 degrees Fahrenheit for most pain-relief heating pads. These heating pads have been approved by the FDA (which only approves their safety, rather than confirming their usefulness), and can be worn under clothing during the day or night. The laser does not penetrate bone, so if neck pain is due to a spinal condition, such as spinal stenosis from osteophyte growth, it is unlikely to be helped by infrared light therapy.įar infrared heating pads have also become available in recent years, with many therapists suggesting these to patients for relief of chronic neck pain. The laser is thought to be able to penetrate two to three centimetres into the skin, making it possibly effective for conditions such as arthritis in the hands, but less likely to be helpful for deep tissue injuries or dysfunction in conditions such as fibromyalgia. Some manufacturers of the devices claim that although dead cells cannot be miraculously brought back to life by infrared therapy, the neighbouring cells will generate new cells to restore function. The idea behind infrared therapy is that it stimulates the cells in a painful, or damaged, area to produce energy and improve function thereby helping the healing process. Alternatively known as Laser Therapy, Phototherapy, and low-level laser therapy (LLLT) it is often used in pain-relief clinics but can also be used at home by those suffering from neck pain.
Infrared light therapy uses a concentrated beam of high energy, low heat, radiation to stimulate healing and reduce inflammation and pain.
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