Relieve Osteoarthritis Knee Pain With Natural Remedy: Infrared Light

An article about why you might want to consider using infrared radiation to help relieve pain in knees affected by osteoarthritis.

The pain associated with any disease can be so severe that it can greatly change a person’s life. Unfortunately, pain associated with osteoarthritis of the knee joints is a frequent companion of the disease.

If you are a patient with this disease, dear reader, then I can understand what you are experiencing. Pain and other symptoms can make you irritable, can ruin your sleep; you are in a state of uncertainty about what will happen next in the future, or rather, thoughts often come to mind: “It will only get worse…” And now you feel that there is only half of the person left in you that was in the past: the one that was full of strength, energy and opportunities. You can’t even run, as you did in childhood, but for you, just walking is already a feat. What kind of life is this?

I am sure that you are ready to pay attention to everything that will help you fight pain and illness. Medicine offers many ways to reduce the symptoms of osteoarthritis. Unfortunately, some of them have side effects. And now let’s pay attention to infrared radiation.

Here is how infrared radiation can reduce the symptoms of osteoarthritis:

1. Improved blood circulation and metabolism.
   Infrared radiation improves blood circulation and activates metabolic processes in tissues, which helps deliver oxygen and nutrients to affected joints, reducing inflammation and promoting tissue regeneration.
2. Anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect.
   Infrared radiation has an anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect, which helps reduce pain and swelling in affected joints. This is achieved by reducing inflammatory reactions and affecting the nerve endings that transmit pain signals.
3. Improved microcirculation and lymph flow.
   Thermal effects of infrared radiation improve blood microcirculation and lymph flow, which helps remove decay products and reduce pressure on nerve endings, which in turn reduces pain.
4. Muscle relaxation and relief of spasms.
   Infrared radiation can also relieve muscle spasms and improve joint mobility, which further helps reduce pain and improve the quality of life of patients.

To be sure, look at a number of studies showing that the use of infrared light for osteoarthritis of the knee joints is effective.

a. Low Potential Light Therapy Study: One study examined the effects of low potential light therapy, including infrared light, on pain and disability in elderly patients with degenerative osteoarthritis of the knee. The study found that infrared light was effective in reducing pain and improving function.[1]

b. Comparative Study of Combination Therapy and Infrared Light: Another study compared the effects of combination therapy (ultrasound and interferential current) and infrared light on pain, function, and quality of life in patients with knee osteoarthritis. The study found that both modalities could improve symptoms, but combination therapy was more effective.[2]

c. Review of the Effectiveness of Infrared Therapy: A review of studies on infrared therapy for knee osteoarthritis found that it may be effective in reducing pain and improving function.[3]

Research links:

[1].  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1727843/ 

[2]. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6900333/

[3].  https://ojs.southfloridapublishing.com/ojs/index.php/jdev/article/download/1734/1367/4083

What are the advantages of using infrared light to relieve osteoarthritis pain compared to other treatments?

1. This type of light has virtually no side effects if the correct treatment recommendations are followed.
2. This type of treatment is quite inexpensive.
3. Any patient can use this type of treatment independently and at home.
4. This type of treatment can be used as needed, without repeated visits to the doctor.

Let’s talk about the treatment with this method.

When treating knee pain in osteoarthritis with infrared radiation, several key parameters are taken into account:

1. Wavelength: Infrared radiation is usually in the wavelength range from 780 nm to 1400 nm. For therapeutic purposes, wavelengths from 850 to 980 nm are often used, which provide deep penetration into tissues and effective thermal effects.
2.Radiation power: The power of infrared radiation can vary depending on the specific device and treatment goals. Powers in the range of a few milliwatts to tens of milliwatts are usually used. For example, a power of 15 mW or 30 mW per 1 sq. cm of skin surface can be sufficient to stimulate blood circulation and relieve pain.
3. Duration of exposure: The time of exposure to infrared radiation is also important. Typically, procedures last from 10 to 30 minutes, depending on the patient’s condition and treatment goals.
4. Frequency of sessions: A course of treatment may include several sessions carried out at a certain frequency, for example, 2-3 times a week, for several weeks.
These parameters can be adjusted depending on the individual needs of the patient and the response to treatment.

Examples of parameters for the treatment of osteoarthritis pain:
– Wavelength: 850-980 nm
– Power: 15-30 mW
– Duration: 10-30 minutes
– Frequency: 2-3 times a week

Therefore, if you are going to purchase a treatment device, then take into account the above parameters.

Warnings: Before starting self-treatment, you need to visit your doctor (rheumatologist or general practitioner). After the examination, he will have to refer you to a physiotherapist. And only a physiotherapist will determine what parameters and mode of use this radiation should have. In addition, it is good to first undergo several sessions of infrared light treatment in a clinical setting.

Be healthy!