Living with chronic pain is very difficult for many people. The persistent symptoms often have a major impact on everything, from daily functioning to energy levels. Red light therapy can help relieve chronic pain. Read here to find out exactly how it works and whether this form of light therapy is also suitable for you.

What is chronic pain?

Chronic pain is pain and symptoms that last for more than three months. Sometimes the symptoms can also recur. Unlike acute pain, this pain often has no function and is a “useless” signal from the nervous system. These are examples of chronic pain symptoms:

• Fibromyalgia
• Nerve pain
• Joint pain such as osteoarthritis or rheumatism
• Migraine
• Prolonged muscle pain
• Pain associated with conditions such as ME/CFS

Chronic pain often has a major impact on daily life, both physically and mentally. Red light therapy can help to alleviate symptoms. We will tell you more about this a little further on.

Can chronic pain go away?

Chronic pain can be reduced or even disappear, although this is not always easy or certain. Because the pain is often caused by a hypersensitive nervous system, the brain continues to send pain signals. This makes it important to take a broad approach to recovery. This can be done through stress reduction, good sleep and healthy nutrition, but also through alternative therapies such as red light therapy.

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How red light therapy helps with chronic pain

Red light therapy can help with chronic pain, especially in its intranasal form, where red light is applied through the nose. This method works from the inside out, allowing it to penetrate the blood and recharge the mitochondria in the blood. Below are some important reasons why intranasal red light therapy can help with chronic pain.

1. It improves blood flow and oxygen uptake

The red light stimulates the production of nitric oxide (NO) in the blood. It improves blood flow, providing cells with more oxygen and nutrients. This is important for cell repair and the removal of waste products.

2. It reduces inflammation

Many forms of chronic pain are caused or exacerbated by inflammatory processes. Red light helps to inhibit these inflammations and can even prevent them.

3. It supports cells and energy production

Red light stimulates the mitochondria, the energy factories of our cells, to produce more ATP energy. This also accelerates tissue repair and helps the body to better cope with pain signals.

4. It calms the nervous system

Intranasal red light therapy reaches the blood vessels and nerve pathways to the brain via the nose. This helps to calm the nervous system and reduce overactive pain signals.

5. It supports mood and sleep quality

Red light contributes to a better balance in neurotransmitters, which leads to more relaxation, less stress and better sleep. These are all important factors in reducing pain.

Red light therapy from IN-light for chronic pain

The IN-light Pro is an intranasal red light therapy laser that can help with chronic pain. This red light can offer the above benefits. Click here for more information about the IN-light red light therapy laser.