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Living with the debilitating pain and fatigue brought on by MS? Light therapy can help.
Living with the pain and fatigue brought on by MS can be debilitating. At the same time, sifting through treatment options can quickly cause frustration and anxiety. In many cases, MS treatments involve prescription medications that can help alleviate symptoms. Additionally, some patients find relief by incorporating red light therapy at a pain care center such as Light Lounge. Learn how adding red light therapy into your MS treatment plan can help you find relief from debilitating symptoms.
Red Light Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Almost 1 million people in the United States are living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), a neurodegenerative disease. MS is a condition in which a person’s immune system turns against the central nervous system. This causes a breakdown of the protein and fat structure called the myelin sheath, which protects the nerves around the brain and spinal cord. The breakdown can lead to chronic inflammation and miscommunications between the brain and the rest of the body. The disruption in communication can result in a variety of symptoms, including:
- Fatigue
- Impaired vision
- Stiffness or weakness in muscles
- Mobility issues
- Numbness, tingling or pain
These symptoms can impact any area of the body and are often difficult to predict, making them even more frustrating. Over time, the effects of MS can significantly worsen a person’s quality of life.
Red Light Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis
Treatments for MS
Most MS medications strive to prevent the attack of the immune system (the T-cells) on the nervous system (the myelin), or to accelerate the healing of the nervous system following these attacks. T-cells are drawn to the myelin by proteins called cytokines.
The use of corticosteroids is one of the most common treatments for MS. Corticosteroids are drugs that target inflammation in the nerves. Plasma exchange is another common treatment for MS. Plasma exchange involves removing part of an MS patient’s blood plasma, mixing it with proteins, and placing it back in the body.
Recently, an increasing number of studies have seen promising results of red light therapy for MS treatment. For example, a 2016 study found that red light therapy reduced inflammatory cells in the central nervous system and prevented damage to the myelin1.
Red light therapy may help alleviate MS symptoms in the following ways:
- Reducing inflammation: Red light therapy has been shown to inhibit inflammatory cytokines and release anti-inflammatory mediators. Since MS involves chronic inflammation in the central nervous system, red light therapy’s anti-inflammatory properties can help alleviate MS pain.
- Pain relief: MS often causes neuropathic pain because of the damage to nerves. Red light therapy can help modulate nerve function and target underlying neuropathic mechanisms.
- Better cellular health: Red light therapy stimulates the mitochondria and boosts production of ATP, which can help the cells heal more quickly and perform their functions more effectively.
Studies suggest that red light therapy can help reduce muscle stiffness and regenerate the body’s cells and tissues. These effects directly combat the negative symptoms of MS, providing needed relief for individuals living with this condition.
Red Light Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis
Find a Red Light Therapy Pain Care Center
While the possibilities of red light therapy as a treatment for MS are exciting, it is important to keep in mind that not all red light therapy providers are quite the same. Individuals must seek out a red light therapy pain care center near that utilizes medical-grade devices and effective processes.
Light Lounge leverages FDA-listed devices and research-backed strategies to provide the most effective treatments possible. Our cutting edge, medical-grade equipment can help target MS symptoms and provide relief with regular use.
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Why Light Therapy
Light Therapy (or Photobiomodulation) is a non-invasive treatment that decreases oxidation, lowers inflammation, and helps your body stay healthy at the cellular level.
Clinically Proven
Over 500 clinical trials and over 4,000 laboratory studies have proven Light Therapy to be effective with no side effects. It can improve performance and heal tissues to treat the source of pain.
FDA Approved
Light Lounge™ uses only FDA approved medical grade light beds to ensure that you get the best treatment available on the market.
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Testimonials
"The Light Lounge has been my savior. I had a bad ski accident about two years ago and I wasn't healing well. By the 5th session the pain was gone."
Lisa Marie
"I was referred to Light Lounge by my physical therapist, I would absolutely recommend this to family and friends."
Cathy
"I have been coming to Light Lounge almost every day for two years. The joint pain I used to get in my shoulders is gone."
Gerda
"I have had issues with my blood pressure for a little over two years. It comes down for about 3 days after I have been to Light Lounge."
Ann
"In the last year and a half I have had two knee replacement surgeries on the same knee. I had been frustrated with my pain and recovery, that's when I found Light Lounge. I no longer have to strongly rely on my opioid medication."
FAQs
When light that is in the red, near infrared, and infrared spectra is applied to the body, inflammation and pain are decreased, and healing is accelerated. Light therapy does this by reducing excessive oxidative stress at the cellular level with no documented nor reported negative side effects.
From folks who are suffering from chronic pain (light therapy can alleviate pain without drugs) to people who want to get more out of their training (light therapy can help increase performance and decrease recovery time).
Clinical trials and 4000 laboratory studies demonstrate that light therapy (also called photobiomodulation) has no negative side effects. It has been proven to heal soft tissue injuries, help with TBI, relieve pain without using harmful drugs and painkillers. For more evidence based information please see our BLOG.
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