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Red light therapy for muscle pain and cramps

Muscle pain and cramps are common, but they are not pleasant to experience. Fortunately, there are things you can do to treat or prevent them. Red light therapy can help relieve muscle pain and cramps. Read here to find out how red light can help you and how you can treat yourself.

What are muscle cramps?

A muscle cramp is when your muscles suddenly contract. This often occurs in the arms, legs or feet and can be quite painful. It is often caused by overexertion, dehydration or a mineral deficiency. It can also be caused by poor blood circulation or medical conditions. This is a different sensation to muscle pain, where you have a nagging feeling in your muscles, for example after exercising.

Symptoms of muscle pain and cramps

Muscle pain often causes a nagging or stinging sensation in your muscles. This often occurs after exercise or overexertion. Your muscles may also feel a little stiffer.

Muscle cramps usually cause a sudden cramp that starts out of nowhere. Afterwards, the muscle may feel sensitive and you may find it difficult to move for a while.

How can red light therapy help with muscle pain and cramps?

Red light therapy can reduce stiffness and pain by relaxing the muscles. It improves blood flow, and with a better blood flow oxygen and nutrients reach the muscles more effectively. This results in faster recovery. The red light also stimulates the cells, allowing damaged muscle tissue to repair itself more quickly.

Is the use of red light for muscles scientifically proven?

Yes, the use of red light therapy for muscle pain and cramps has been scientifically proven. There are several studies that show that it can speed up recovery, relieve pain and improve muscle function.

Which device is best for the muscles?

The PowerCure and PowerCure Pro laser are suitable to treat the muscles locally. Besides that, you can use the IN-light Pro to improve the overall blood flow and to get fit. This way, it is also possible to prevent muscle pain and cramps.

PowerCure Pro
PowerCure Pro
PowerCure Pro

PowerCure Pro

€375,00

PowerCure

PowerCure

€295,00

IN-light Pro
IN-light Pro
IN-light Pro

IN-light Pro

€229,00

Treatment protocol for muscles with the IN-light Pro

Our guideline for the IN-light Pro is to use the laser twice a day for half an hour at the time. Upon purchase, you can use the manual to calculate the exact treatment duration based on your age and weight.

Treatment protocol for muscle pain and cramps with the PowerCure laser

Location

On the painful muscle and surrounding muscle groups or muscle attachments, 2.5 minutes per area to be treated

Power

Medium

Setting

Pulse

Frequency

Week 1: daily

Week 2: every other day

Week 3+: 1-2x a week after excercise

Reviews about red light therapy for muscles

It's good for so many things

I absolutely adore this thing, even though I prefer the manual to be a little more specific. I tried the laser on other people with pain and swelling and they experienced quick improvements as well. It's good for so many things: muscle pain and swelling, relief of tension, a lot of things!!

Karin

PowerCure Pro

I only really noticed the difference when I stopped for a moment. After that, I quickly started using the laser again.

Everything goes very subtle. At first I didn't think it helped that much even tough I felt more energetic.

When I stopped using the laser for 2 weeks after a while, I really felt what it did for me. Now I noticed the difference. I had less muscle tension and back pain, I sleep better and my joints are more flexible.

Man

IN-light Pro

The laser is a basic need that everyone deserves: fitter, no more colds, flu and virusses

After 2,5 years I'm still very satisfied with the laser! It's a real 'all-rounder' which I always take, whether I am sitting quietly, travelling or, for example, now while I am writing this.

Things I couldn't sustain before, I could now, and that was a huge relief. My immune system has become noticeably stronger – I now remain free of colds and flu, which I used to be very susceptible to. My blood circulation has improved, and muscle pain disappears more quickly.

It's not a luxury to me anymore, but a true basic need.

Caroline ter Hedde

Caroline ter Hedde

The pain in my muscles and joints has been reduced! I feel better.

On the advice of my masseur, I started using the nose laser a year ago. Since then, I have gradually started to feel better. The reasons for using it are chronic muscle and joint pain, osteoarthritis, asthma, high blood pressure and intestinal problems. The pain in my muscles and joints has really reduced! Before, I had moments when I had enormous problems getting started and difficulty climbing stairs, but that is much better now!

Now I can easily go down the stairs again, especially during the day. I hope this feeling of well-being continues.

Woman

IN-light Pro