Chronic pain is a common issue, but it doesn’t have just one cause. This is part of what makes managing pain so complicated. While treating chronic pain is best done alongside a medical professional, there are other things you can do to safely reduce the pain and find temporary relief. If you’re interested in a minimally invasive pain relief solution, red light therapy is calling your name. Below are some of the benefits of red light therapy, which can indirectly lead to less pain. Mitigates Excess Inflammation Anyone who has ever dealt with inflammation knows how uncomfortable it can be. It’s puffy, painful, and it feels warm and stiff. Too much inflammation or having inflammation for a prolonged period of time, especially when there is no injury present, is not just inconvenient but can be unhealthy. And if there is an injury present, excess inflammation can be counterintuitive to the healing process. Red light therapy helps alleviate inflammation, which in turn helps reduce pain. Less inflammation also makes it easier for the body to repair the injury at the site of the inflammation as it’s better able to deliver essential nutrients for rapid healing. Energizes Damaged Cells Stressed or damaged cells naturally produce less energy. In turn, healing and repair can be more sluggish throughout your body. Red light therapy helps stimulate the production of the energy used by cells. As a result of cells achieving more energy, red light therapy allows the body to heal itself quickly after experiencing an injury or flare-up. In turn, this wellness service can help reduce pain at the source. Increases Circulation You’re never too young to have stagnancy in your circulation. It can happen to anyone of any age, but it’s never healthy. Poor circulation makes it hard for the body to deliver nutrients where they’re needed, which can delay the healing of injuries or flare-ups. By improving oxygen delivery, dilating the blood vessels, and boosting circulation deep into the tissues, red light therapy has the potential to boost blood circulation. Better circulation brings less pain as the body is better able to manage painful inflammation and tightness in the body. Releases Natural Painkillers in the Body Red light therapy not only targets chronic pain indirectly through reducing inflammation, encouraging cellular repair, and boosting blood circulation. It also has a more direct impact on relieving pain, namely through the release of natural painkillers in the body. Stimulating these painkillers signals the nerves to calm down and encourages further reduction of inflammation in the body. It can also give the user the perception of their pain not being as bad as it really is, allowing them to better power through it. Red light therapy can also accomplish the latter through its ability to calm the nervous system. In turn, with fewer stress hormones circulating in the body, the body is better able to relax tight muscles, support immune function, and allow for more restorative sleep, which all play a role in the healing process. Looking to begin with red light therapy? Recovery Lab is just a quick phone call away! Contact us today to find out more.