More and more people are starting to use infrared therapy lamps

What's the infrared?

Infrared is one of the many invisible rays in the sun.

It belongs to the category of electromagnetic waves and is a kind of radiation with strong thermal effect. Infrared is often divided into the following categories in medicine: wavelengths of 0.76 to 1.5 microns are called near infrared or short-wave infrared, which penetrates deep into human tissues, about 5 to 10 mm; wavelengths of 1.5 to 400 microns are called far infrared or long-wave infrared, which are mostly absorbed by the surface skin and penetrate less than 2 mm.

Benefits of Infrared Therapy Lamps
The functions of infrared therapy device:

 1. Anti-inflammatory, anti-swelling, and analgesic.

2. Promote wound healing.

3. Improve the microcirculation of local tissues.

4. Has analgesic and sedative effects.

5. Accelerate the growth of granulation tissue.

 6. Increase the temperature of local tissues, which can relieve pain.

7. Accelerate the absorption of exudate.

8. Infrared irradiation can improve the metabolism of local tissues.

9. Infrared irradiation can increase the oxygen partial pressure of local tissues.

10. Infrared irradiation can improve the nutritional status of local tissues.

How to use the Infrared Therapy Lamps?

Infrared therapy lamps can effectively promote blood circulation, relieve inflammation and accelerate tissue repair by emitting infrared rays. When using them, you should generally pay attention to choosing the right position, controlling the distance and time to ensure safety and effectiveness.

Patients using infrared therapy lamps should choose the right position according to the site of the disease, such as sitting or lying, and try to expose the irradiated area to improve the treatment effect. Before turning on the therapy lamp, you should ensure that the surrounding environment is safe and free of flammable items, and avoid looking directly at the bulb to prevent eye damage.

The distance and time of use of the therapy lamp need to be strictly controlled. Generally, the distance between the lamp and the affected area should be kept between 10 and 20 cm to prevent overheating and scalding the skin, and to ensure effective penetration of infrared rays. The irradiation time is usually 15 to 30 minutes each time, 1 to 2 times a day, and should be adjusted according to the patient's feelings and the doctor's guidance.

However, infrared therapy is not suitable for all situations. For example, infrared irradiation should be used with caution for areas with dilated capillaries or vascular diseases. Pregnant women, postoperative recoveries or other special cases also need to be used under the guidance of professional physicians.

During use, patients should pay close attention to their physical condition. If any discomfort occurs, they should stop use immediately and seek medical attention in a timely manner.