Polychromatic Light Therapy

Treatment with the light system is simple and painless. Flexible pads, containing multiple infrared and visible red diodes, are placed directly on the skin over the area of pain or injury. Light energy from the diodes penetrates beneath the skin and is absorbed by proteins within cells that lay beneath the skin. Those cells release nitric oxide, the body’s natural vasodilator. After just 20 minutes of treatment, blood flow is increased to nerves and other tissues, and this boost in local circulation persists for several hours after the pads are removed.

Light therapy is typically given for a minimum of one to three times a week for 2-3 weeks up to 8-12 weeks depending on the severity of the condition. If treatments can be given more frequently….. 4-5 times a week … blood flow often improves more quickly and positive outcomes are seen in less time.

Reduce Pain

Increase Circulation

Reduce Inflammation

Stress Reduction

Pain and poor circulation are symptoms that occur in the following conditions and may be helped by polychromatic light therapy:

• Arthritis
• Bursitis
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Diabetic, Statin and Chemotherapy Induced
• Neuropathies
• Fibromyalgia
• Slow-Healing Wounds
• Strains and Sprain
• Tendonitis
• Trigeminal Neuralgia

Many people with complaints of pain associated with the following issues have reported positive results using LED light therapy:

• Acute neck and back pain
• Ankle problems
• Arthritis pain and restricted movement
• Bone spurs
• Bone fractures
• Bruises
• Burns
• Bursitis
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Deep muscle problems
• Golfer’s/tennis elbow
• Fractures
• Hematomas
• Open wounds with negligible formation of  scar tissue
• Inflammation
• Leg pain
• Neuralgia
• Pain relief
• Peripheral neuropathy
• Pressure ulcers
• RSI/RSP
• Shoulder pain
• Sore backs
• Sprains
• Strains
• Swelling
• Tendon problems
• Tennis elbow
• Tight muscles
• Training (resistance/cardio)
• Reduction of scar tissue

 

Polychromatic Light Therapy, is a unique therapy that harnesses the healing powers of infrared light. Unlike normal blue, red or yellow light, near infrared (also known as IR) light is invisible to the human eye. It emits special wavelengths of light energy that dramatically increase circulation to injury sites and areas of chronic pain. The IR light has been reported to dilate blood vessels at the site of treatment. The result tends to be a more rapid relief of discomfort, improvement in sensation, and regeneration of damaged tissues.

Light energy is not only essential to life, it provides powerful support to the body’s natural healing processes. LED light energy, delivered via light emitting diodes at various wavelengths, penetrates tissue at different depths, and is naturally absorbed by the cells to assist in the production of ATP (adenosine triphosphate), energy required for cell repair and regeneration. LED light energy application also facilitates the release of Nitric Oxide, a natural response, supporting the body with improved circulation. Improved circulation (blood flow) is one of the most vital components of the healing process. LED light energy is a valuable tool in restoring and improving health and vitality.

 

When there is a lack of oxygen and glucose in the blood vessels. Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) production decreases, which is sensed by nerves and sent to the brain as either pain or a lack of sensation in the outer extremities. Light Energy stimulates the release of nitric oxide from hemoglobin, which enters the muscle cells through the walls of the blood vessels, causing the vessels to increase in diameter and allowing more blood flow, increasing oxygen and glucose. The increase of oxygen and glucose, along with stimulation from Infrared Light Therapy, increases ATP production. This decreases pain and inflammation, and increases tissue regeneration in the localized area.

FDA cleared for increasing circulation and reducing pain. They are not cleared specifically for treating diabetic or other neuropathies, but indicated for some of the symptoms associated with peripheral neuropathy.

Benefits of the different lights.

Blue Light Benefits

• Increased Nitric Oxide production/release
• Increased circulation in the epidermal tissues (surface layers)
• Increased detoxification of the cells/skin
• Increased lymphatic stimulation/flow
• Reduced inflammation
• Speeds wound healing on surface
• Nervous system rebalancing/regeneration.
• Restoring and balancing liver function-bile flow and detoxification(Activates the
• P450 enzyme group…P450 enzymes get their name from “Photon 450 nanometers” which is blue light.
• isomerization of bilirubin- prevents jaundice, can prevent psoriasis in some cases.
• Stimulate DNA telomerase enzyme which is responsible for rebuilding the telomeres (protective tips) of the DNA strand and also helps to rebuild lost proteins which hold the information for things such as hair color, etc.
• Skin issues, skin damage, including scars, birthmarks, stretch marks, aging (degeneration), acne, acidosis conditions in the skin (age spots)
• Assists with mood disorders and increased neurotransmitter production, specifically serotonin.
• Reduces production of melatonin.
• Toenail fungus or fungal conditions of the skin.
• Thyroid/throat issue
• Eradicates MRSA bacteria and certain forms of strep. and staph. on exposure.
• Herpes lesions-reduces the intensity of inflammation and speeds healing
• Restores circadian rhythms (sleep cycles)

RED LIGHT BENEFITS

• Increased Nitric Oxide production/release
• Increased circulation in the peripheral circulation
• Increased lymphatic stimulation/flow
• Speeds wound healing of soft tissue
• Normalization of cellular membrane potential-restores normal cell function
• Increase ATP production and synthesis
• Increased phagocytosis-removal of cellular debris and pathogens
• Reduce inflammation-increase prostaglandins, reduce interleukin
• Enhanced immune response-lymphocyte response
• Increased angiogenesis
• Temperature modulation
• Enhanced detoxification-superoxide dismutase (SOD) levels
• Cancer/cell protective-decreased C-reactive protein and neopterin levels
• Pain relief-increase in beta endorphins, reduce bradykinin levels
• Increased nerve function- nerve cell action potentials
• Increased parasympathetic response-release of acetylcholine
• Axonal sprouting and nerve cell regeneration
• Increased cell metabolism
• Stimulates hair growth/regrowth
• Skin issues, skin damage, including scars, stretchmarks, aging (degeneration)

INFRARED LIGHT BENEFITS

• Increase in Nitric Oxide production/release
• Increased circulation in the deeper and larger vessels
• Increased detoxification of the cells
• Increased lymphatic stimulation/flow
• Reduced inflammation
• Speeds wound healing on surface and deeper levels
• Increased phagocytosis-removal of cellular debris and pathogens
• Enhanced immune response
• Increased angiogenesis
• Increased parasympathetic response-release of acetylcholine
• Axonal sprouting and nerve cell regeneration
• DNA and RNA synthesis which helps the cells to produce proteins to fix themselves and also aid other cells by donating these proteins.
• Increased ATP production at deeper levels

 

 

Combine Polychromatic Light Therapy with our Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy or Quantum Biofeedback Therapy and speed healing even more quickly.