What Is Red Light Therapy & Does It Work?
The term “Red Light Therapy” can mean many different things. So it’s important to know what type of Red Light Therapy you are getting from a device, and what type you actually need. In this video, I discuss the different types of Red Light Therapy, the benefits of each, and what you should look for in a Red Light Therapy Device. Buy the the Move+ Pro at https://kineon.sjv.io/aOAmQq (affiliate link)
The two main types of Red Light Therapy you’ll often see are LED Red Light and Infrared Light. Basically, infrared light has a longer wavelength so it can penetrate deeper into the skin. Both can be beneficial for inflammation and improving circulation, but infrared is going to be able to go deeper to the joint.
In the video, I’m using the Move+ Pro to demonstrate Red Light Therapy. The Move+ Pro uses both low-angle emission LEDs and medical-grade lasers to deliver therapeutic benefits to the body. It’s compact, and easy to use.
Research has shown that Red Light Therapy can help with many different aches and pains, and this is mainly due to the fact that most pain comes from inflammation. So when you can calm down the inflammation and improve circulation to an area, it can help with many different things. Here’s one such study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9980499/
Inflammation is our body’s way of protecting us from injuries and infections. Some inflammation is good and necessary to heal, but too much of it can cause damage and chronic pain.
Red Light Therapy is also known to be safe with very few side effects, but you should always check with your doctor or healthcare provider to make sure it’s right for you.
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What Is Red Light Therapy & Does It Work?
https://www.askdoctorjo.com/video/red-light-therapy/
00:00 – What is Red Light Therapy and its Benefits
00:23 – Two Forms of Red Light Therapy
00:50 – LED Red Light Therapy
01:09 – Move+ Pro
02:55 – Many Benefits Due to Reducing Inflammation
04:15 – NIR and FAR Infrared
04:35 – Wavelength and Dosage
05:21 – Move+ Pro Strap and Accessories
06:30 – Very Little Side Effects
07:14 – Move+ Pro Carrying Case/Charging Station
08:12 –How Should Red Light Therapy Feel?
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02:55 I used to suffer from chronic back pain due to long hours of sitting in front of a computer. The pain made me exhausted, unable to concentrate, and disrupted my sleep. I had tried everything—massages, acupuncture, and even adjusting my posture—but nothing seemed to work.
One day, I stumbled upon Red Light Therapy, a method using low-level light to support body recovery. At first, I was skeptical, but desperate for relief, I decided to give it a shot. I bought a small device and used it for 15 minutes daily, directly on my lower back.
After just a few weeks, I started noticing changes. The pain gradually faded, I slept better, and most surprisingly, I felt more mentally alert. Not only did this therapy help with my pain, but it also made my skin glow and left me feeling more energized.
Now, I’m a true believer in the power of red light. Sometimes, the best solutions aren’t found in pills—but in simple things we never thought to try!
Is this safe to use with joint replacements to reduce discomfort?
First time hearing this. Dumb question, do the light warm the area like a heating pad?
Hello, Doc, I have straightening lumbar ludocis, and the physician told me that from the xray it’s seems to be a born with like. I have been attending to a gym months ago, and I now have some discomfort on my back. What exercises can I start doing?
Dr Jo, is this red light therapy the same as K Laser Therapy? It seems like K Laser might be just for the skin and not deep tissue or joint inflammation. I had K laser therapy for Tarsel Tunnel pain but it did not help. This red light therapy you demonstrated seems better. Can you let me know? Thank you.
You are amazing! I just love your videos and how you interact with the camera. It’s like I’m there with you. I started following you for tennis elbow treatment. Now I’m about to have ACL surgery and looking for things to help recovery. Based on your recommendation, I’ll order this RLT for my knee. Please do a video on HBOT. Another pre and post therapy I’m looking into. Thank you, and God bless you! You are such a blessing to us YouTube junkies. 😊❤
interesting
Does it work for hair growth?
Would it work for ear tube issues??
thank you
Thanks DrJo nice info and demonstration 👍
Does this work on bad knees please?
Will it help w MS symptoms?
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Is the battery replaceable or do you have to buy a whole new one when the battery can no longer hold the charge?
Does this help with Sacroiliac Joints.I have ankylosing in si joints cause HLA-B27 is positive and my si joints and illium are way too stiff
Good info thank you😊
Im certain it would help.
I have a new red light therapy/infrared wand that I use on muscle aches. I’m going to now target it on my arthritic thumb! It can be so painful sometimes that it becomes difficult to move. 🙁
Do you have any links to independent studies and research about red light therapy? I’m always sceptical when it comes to information provided by the people who also sell a product.
Is there anyway you can do it for to long ? Is doing it for 15mins off the start bad ?
Will red light therapy be beneficial for nerve pain? If so which would be best?
I’ve heard of red light therapy but have had no idea hat is was. Thanks for the intro
Thanks, Doctor Jo, for this great video! Do you have any recommendations for red light and near infrared light devices for neck pain? And, do you have recommendations for less expensive options? Thank you.
Can I use for Bell’s Palsy?
Would this help with chronic TMJ pain?
Does infrared light therapy help after knee replacement surgery?
Does infrared lamp considered beneficial for mcl tear ?
Can I used over the knee joint directly…or I should wait until the oedema subside??
Thank for all the information. Im very curious on red light therapy, but I’m a bit lost on how this actually works? Is it the heating component of infrared light that reduces inflammation while keeping circulation? It seems very alien that light itself benefits health. I understand UV light can be extremely damaging so is this sort of like the opposite?
Because I’ve been getting a lot of pain at my knee replacement surgery that’s why I was wondering if that would help me ?
Would you recommend red light therapy for severe neck osteoarthritis? If so, which?
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What about optic nerve