We take our hands for granted but when they are crippled by arthritis we realise just how important they are in our daily lives. Arthritis is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. Usually associated with the elderly, arthritis is, in fact, a disability affecting different ages and genders.
Arthritis symptoms include pain, inflammation, stiffness, and swelling in or around the joints. This pain can make even the simplest everyday tasks a struggle and can sometimes severely limit physical activities.
There are two main types of arthritis – Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid arthritis. The main difference in the types of arthritis, is how it develops but most forms of arthritis lead to similar symptoms – painful, swollen and stiff joints, which eventually reduce a person’s overall mobility.
How will light therapy help treat arthritis pain in the wrists?
Photizo Pain Relief will help to:
- Reduce pro-inflammatory cytokines and increase anti-inflammatory cytokines
- Reduce inflammation by modulating inflammatory cells
- Reduce muscle spasm and stiffness
- Increase quality of sleep.
The key characteristic of red and infrared light is:
- its ability to penetrate deep into the body, providing better relief from conditions associated with chronic pain.
- It is safe, natural, non-invasive, and painless.
Since red and infrared light therapy enhances and improves blood circulation in the skin and other parts of the body, it can bring oxygen and nutrients to injured tissues, promoting healing. It helps ease pain, relieve inflammation, and protect against oxidative stress.
Light therapy works by causing a biochemical effect in cells that strengthen the mitochondria. The mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell. A cell’s energy is created in the mitochondria as adenosine triphosphate (ATP). Greater ATP production results in more energy for the cell to function more efficiently and repair damage.
These wavelengths of light are able to penetrate into cells and activate the mitochondria. This activation directly leads to increased cellular energy production. The mitochondria are the batteries that fuel all the processes of the organs and are critical to health, disease prevention, energy levels, and longevity.
Because light therapy is a natural and non-invasive process, you can use it in conjunction with other arthritis treatments, such as NSAIDs, corticosteroids, or painkillers.
Good Day,
My wife was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Ostio Arthritis in 2015 and has been under the care of a Rheumatologist, unfortunately her system can not take most pain killers as the give her ulcers. When I saw your article regarding infrared light treatment it peaked my interest but it also raised some questions, so here goes;
Your articles appear to always refer to wrist and hand joint pain, can this light relieve pain in the knees?
What is the difference between the various light shown on you web page and which one will give her the most benefit?
Do the lights come with complete instructions on how they should be used and the frequency and duration of the applications?
What is the life span of of the light source?
Regards
J. Barbato
Good day,
Thank you for your enquiry, kindly see our comments below in based on your questions.
1. Your articles appear to always refer to wrist and hand joint pain, can this light relieve pain in the knees? – It is suitable for treatment of chronic pain in general. The reason for the articles referring mostly to wrists and hand is due to the most common areas of arthritis.
2. What is the difference between the various light shown on you web page and which one will give her the most benefit? – Our devices are both red and infrared led. Both light will be beneficial but the major difference of the light is the penetration depth. For her the infrared will be more beneficial as it penetrates deeper than the red, but as mentioned our devices are both red and infrared so she will benefit on both sides.
3. Do the lights come with complete instructions on how they should be used and the frequency and duration of the applications? – Each device comes with a instructions for use which provides all the required information.
4. What is the life span of of the light source? – Red is 75000 hours and the infrared is 100 000 hours +
If you need any further information please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Regards,
Photizo Light Therapy
Will it help for back pain??
Dear Sue,
Most definitely. It is specifically focused for treatment of pain and inflammation.
Regards,
Photizo
I have cronic back pain and neck pain. Will I be able to get relief if I use Photizo. Do you have a light that covers a bigger area?
Hi Sharon,
The Pain Relief is specifically for treatment of chronic pain and will help relieve your back pain. Our Professional unit does have a larger treatment area but the unit is much bigger, only runs off mains power and more focussed for the specialists like physiotherapists etc.
Regards,
Photizo