Our team prescribes infrared light therapy at our Lehigh Acres location as a type of complementary therapy. This therapy addresses symptoms of musculoskeletal injuries, such as chronic pain and inflammation. We can use infrared light therapy as part of your comprehensive therapy and rehabilitation plan.
At Specific Care Chiropractic, we offer a wide range of chiropractic and physiotherapy services in Lehigh Acres for patients experiencing pain, loss of range of motion, imbalance, and numerous other symptoms. Contact us today to learn more. We can find an appointment time that fits into your schedule when you call (239) 369-9109.
What Is Infrared Light Therapy?
Infrared light therapy uses certain wavelengths of light to improve circulation, encouraging healing while reducing inflammation and pain. This treatment not only provides help with pain management, but it also promotes cell repair. This makes it a great option for many types of muscle tension and soft tissue injuries.
The infrared wavelengths used in this type of therapy cannot burn you, but the infrared energy does create warmth where the wand is applied. Our trained therapists know how to assess your injury and determine where to focus the infrared light energy to support healing.
We use this therapy to increase blood flow to an injured area. This helps your injury heal as vitamins and nutrients travel to the affected area. You may notice that your soft tissue injuries heal faster, allowing you to return to your normal activities sooner.
What You Should Expect When You Undergo Lehigh Acres Infrared Light Rehabilitation
When our therapists apply infrared light therapy, they use a wand that emits strong infrared blasts. Our patients report this is a painless process. However, it does create warmth. Many report this is comforting and relaxing, especially when muscles are sore. When applied properly and by trained therapists, it will not burn your skin.
During treatment, which only lasts a few minutes, you and everyone else in the room will need to wear protective eyewear. Infrared light is harmless to your skin but could cause eye damage. Because these treatments are quick, you could receive infrared light therapy on multiple sites during the same session. Your therapist will explain how your treatment will work during the session.
We typically prescribe infrared light therapy in combination with other treatments and therapies. We want to help our patients manage their symptoms and eliminate their pain, but we also want to diagnose and treat their underlying injury or condition. Ultimately, we want our patients to leave our care healthier than when they started with us.
How Does Specific Care Chiropractic Use Infrared Light Therapy in Lehigh Acres?
The Specific Care Chiropractic team prescribes a personalized treatment plan for every patient. During their initial consultation, our new patients provide us with some information about their symptoms, health history, and other details. In addition, they can expect our team to:
- Ask questions about their symptoms and health
- Conduct a physical examination
- Take X-rays or other medical imaging
- Discuss their treatment goals
Once we have a good understanding of the patient’s needs, often including a diagnosis, we prescribe an individualized plan that usually includes:
- Symptom management
- Corrective care, which addresses the underlying cause of your symptoms
- Rehabilitation, which rebuilds strength and flexibility
Throughout their care, our therapists assess the patient during every visit. This ensures we alter their plan as they make progress, allowing them to reach their goals and proceed through the stages of treatment. We may discontinue infrared light therapy as your symptoms fade and your injuries heal.
At the same time, we could begin offering additional chiropractic adjustments, therapies, or physiotherapy exercises. These could address the underlying condition or begin the rehabilitative process.
Determining Whether You’re a Good Candidate for Lehigh Acres Infrared Light Rehabilitation
Infrared light rehabilitation therapy can be successfully used as a complementary therapy for many health conditions. We could include this therapy or other similar treatments to help you holistically address your symptoms without pharmaceuticals.
This is especially important to our patients who prefer to avoid or cannot use pain medications. Because it can also reduce inflammation, it may be possible to avoid non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) when receiving this therapy. Your therapist can advise you on this and answer your questions about other non-pharmaceutical methods of managing symptoms.
We generally prescribe infrared light therapy for patients who report symptoms such as:
- Muscle injuries
- Muscle pain
- Joint pain or stiffness
- Muscle spasms
- Arthritis
- Nerve or neurological pain
Types of Injuries Infrared Light Therapy Can Treat
Infrared light therapy can be used in conjunction with a wide range of other treatments, including chiropractic care, physical therapy, and other complementary therapies like massage and ultrasound therapy. We generally include infrared light therapy as a part of a plan to treat issues like:
- Back injuries
- Bursitis
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Herniated discs
- Muscle strains
- Neck injuries
- Sciatica
- Scoliosis
- Whiplash
We also use infrared light therapy to treat pain and inflammation and encourage healing after:
- Work-related injuries
- Auto accidents
- Slips and falls
- Sports injuries
- Other personal injuries
If you are already receiving care at our Lehigh Acres clinic and are curious about infrared light therapy, do not hesitate to ask your doctor or a therapist about this complementary therapy. We may be able to add it to your rehabilitation plan in addition to massage, ultrasound therapy, or Electrical Muscle Stimulation (ESTIM) therapy.
Talk to Our Team About Infrared Light Therapy in Lehigh Acres Today
Specific Care Chiropractic offers infrared light therapy at our Lehigh Acres, FL, clinic. Our team can answer your questions about this therapy and help you decide if it might be right for you. We can also make your initial appointment with our doctors when you talk to our team.
Contact us today by calling (239) 369-9109.
