Red light therapy for migraines
If you suffer from migraines, you know how debilitating this condition can be. Migraines with auras, nausea or “just” severe headaches are extremely unpleasant and sometimes force you to stop what you are doing. Fortunately, red light therapy can help treat migraines, both locally and from within. Read here how red light can help, which devices work for this and how you can treat your migraines.
What are migraines?
Migraine is a condition that causes severe headaches, often on one side of the head. It is often accompanied by recurring attacks that cause nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and sometimes an aura with visual or neurological symptoms. These symptoms can last for hours or even days.
Symptoms of migraine
The symptoms of migraine vary from person to person, but it is usually accompanied by a throbbing or pounding headache, often on one side of the head. You may also experience nausea or vomiting, sensitivity to light and sound, fatigue, concentration problems, aura or even other neurological problems such as tingling or difficulty speaking.
How can red light therapy help with migraine?
Red light therapy can treat migraine in several ways, both through topical application and intranasally (through the nose).
When applied locally, red light is used on the areas where you experience pain and discomfort. This reduces muscle tension, improves blood flow and can inhibit inflammatory processes in the head and neck area. This reduces pain triggers.
With intranasal red light therapy, red light is shone into the blood via the nose. This activates the mitochondria, enabling your body to work better for you. This influences inflammatory responses, promotes the balance of neurotransmitters such as serotonin and can thus stabilise the nervous system. This makes attacks less severe and less frequent.
Is the use of red light therapy for migraines scientifically proven?
Yes, red light therapy has been proven effective for migraines, and more and more positive studies are being published. Studies have shown that low-level laser therapy such as red light can help reduce migraine attacks and relieve pain. For example, a clinical study showed that intranasal red light therapy reduced the frequency and intensity of migraines.
Which device is best for migraine?
To treat the core of migraine, we recommend using the IN-light Pro. With this device, it is possible to treat this condition from within. Besides that, we also recommend using the PowerCure or PowerCure Pro laser to treat the pain locally, for example during a migraine attac.
Treatment protocol IN-light Pro for migraine
Our guideline for the IN-light Pro is to use the laser twice a day for half an hour. Upon purchase, you can use the manual to calculate the exact treatment duration based on your age and weight.
Treatment protocol PowerCure for migraines
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