Rejuvenate Your Muscles and More with Red Light Therapy
The human body is beautiful, strong, and complex. You only get one body in this lifetime, so nurturing it while you can is essential. Thanks to science and technology, we can use methods such as red light therapy, an innovative, painless treatment that provides multiple benefits and gives your body the tender, loving care it deserves.
When your body is experiencing physical pain and discomfort, your sleep and mental health are often affected. At Urban Massage and Wellness, we offer LightCare RX PBM red light therapy alongside massage treatments like relaxation massage and Thai massage to provide relief for issues affecting deep tissues and soft tissues in the body. Red light therapy can also benefit mental health by reducing stress and improving sleeping habits.
How Red Light Therapy Works
Red light therapy is a photodynamic therapy that uses near-infrared light pulses to promote the body’s natural healing processes at the cellular level. At Urban Massage and Wellness, we use LightCare RX equipment because their lasers emit cold light, which is gentler on the skin and offers a more pleasant experience than traditional hot laser light therapy.
Red light therapy can give your body a multi-beneficial boost in a matter of weeks. We recommend 10 to 20 minute sessions under the light 1–2 times per week for six to twelve weeks, depending on the treatment area.
Effective red light therapy follows a four-step process:
- We position the light over the desired treatment area and allow the red and near-infrared light to work for 10–20 minutes.
- As the light penetrates up to approximately three inches under the skin, its wavelengths stimulate ATP production through the mitochondria.
- These light pulses stimulate the release of nitric oxide, a circulation regulator that relaxes the inner muscles of the blood vessels to help reduce inflammation.
- As muscle tissues relax, circulation increases and blood pressure may lower, supporting the body’s healing processes at a cellular level.
From pain relief and reduced inflammation to healthier skin, less stress, and better sleep, there are many reasons to consider trying red light therapy. Here are four key benefits in more detail.
Four Benefits of Red Light Therapy
Relieve Muscle Pain and Joint Stiffness
We often recommend red light therapy to complement massage techniques. If you experience chronic pain, athletic muscle tension, or general stiffness from long periods of sitting or standing, a red light session after massage can help ease discomfort.
Because red light therapy works at the cellular level, the LightCare RX machine can target problem areas and support the healing process after just a few sessions.
Reduce Inflammation in the Body
The LightCare RX red light therapy equipment at our St. Albert clinic has ten distinct wavelengths that can create different cellular responses. This allows us to address a wide range of wellness concerns requiring different levels of near-infrared light.
The low-level red light energy stimulates biochemical processes that support smooth muscle cells and tissue recovery. This aims to decrease inflammation in targeted areas by giving inflamed cells the energy they need to return to a healthier state. Red light therapy can be an excellent add-on if you already visit Urban Massage and Wellness for manual lymphatic drainage. Ask your registered massage therapist how red light therapy complements the benefits of manual lymphatic drainage for inflammation at your next visit.
Boost Collagen Production at the Cellular Level
If you struggle with dull skin or want to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, red light therapy can help by stimulating collagen production. Collagen supports skin elasticity and structure. Improving these can reduce the appearance of fine lines, acne, sun damage, age spots, and scars.
Red light therapy can also improve the look of skin affected by conditions like psoriasis, rosacea, or eczema. Supporting collagen production may also promote hair growth, improve circulation, and provide anti-inflammatory benefits.
Reduce Stress and Improve Sleeping Habits
Have you noticed your sleep suffer during times of stress or anxiety? Booking a relaxation massage at Urban Massage and Wellness can help you sleep better during stressful periods. Our practitioners will work with you to explore root causes of stress, which often manifest in the body. Massage therapy, combined with red light therapy, can provide physical and mental relief so you can get a full night’s sleep and improve your quality of life.
Booking a pre-massage red light session can also help boost the body’s natural healing processes at a cellular level. Think of it as giving your body a double dose of restorative energy to stimulate your skin and muscle tissues. Red light therapy supports a calm nervous system, which can help you relax and sleep more soundly.
Best Massage Therapists Near Me in St. Albert
Whether you want to soothe sore muscles, reduce inflammation, or get a better night’s sleep, we highly recommend booking an appointment online to experience the benefits of red light therapy at Urban Massage and Wellness. Contact us to learn more about this innovative and effective treatment. Curious about our clinic? You can read our massage reviews to see why clients love our registered massage therapy clinic.
