Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States. According to the Arthritis Foundation, nearly 60 million adults and 300,000 children suffer from the impact of arthritis. The joint inflammation that characterizes arthritic pain has a reputation for impacting older adults. Still, it can affect people across a wide age range. Unfortunately, the impact of arthritis can get worse over time, especially without effective treatment. In addition to impacting movement, arthritis can reach your skin, heart, eyes, lungs, and kidneys.

Traditional Arthritis Treatment

For many years, doctors have prescribed pharmaceutical solutions to managing arthritis, including pills (like acetaminophen and ibuprofen), creams and lotions, or injections. If these treatments prove ineffective, doctors may recommend surgery.

Unfortunately, long-term use of many of these treatments can lead to other complications. Long-term regular use of non-aspirin NSAIDs, for instance, can increase the risk of blood clots, heart attack, and stroke. Corticosteroids can cause weight gain and diabetes. While your doctor can help you manage these risks, you may consider how red light therapy can supplement or even replace your current plan for managing your arthritis.

Light Therapy and Arthritis

It is essential that you work carefully with your doctor to formulate a treatment plan that is best for you and your specific situation. The next time you talk to your doctor, ask them how red light therapy can play a role in your treatment. While red light therapy is not a cure for arthritis, it does provide a non-invasive route to pain relief and pain management without the same side effects as common prescriptions.

Unlike many of the prescriptions used to manage arthritis that can negatively impact your body — especially with long-term use — red light therapy has no known side effects and proven results within minutes of treatment.

How it works

Different kinds of light have different wavelengths, which impact our bodies in different ways. For instance, Ultra Violet (UV) light from the sun can burn your skin with too much exposure. Red light, on the other hand, can penetrate deep into your muscle tissue. In doing so, the light stimulates the release of nitric oxide, which widens the diameter of your blood vessels. This allows for increased circulation throughout your body. Increased circulation of blood, oxygen, and other nutrients helps activate your body's natural ability to relieve pain and reduce inflammation.

Research on Low-Level Light Therapy (LLLT) for pain has conclusively demonstrated that it effectively reduces inflammation and provides pain relief with no known side effects immediately or over time. In addition to a lack of adverse side effects, red light therapy treatment's positive impact tends to last longer than traditional medical treatments.

Get Pain Relief Today

Whether you’re looking to supplement your current treatment plan or explore alternative options to managing your arthritis, red light therapy can help. With proven results and no side effects, red light therapy is a game-changer for anyone with arthritis. Contact Light Lounge today to schedule a free consultation. Our experts can answer your questions and help formulate a treatment plan specifically catered to your needs. Let Light Lounge help you achieve the pain-free life you deserve.