Near Infrared treatments in physiotherapy uses the heating effect produced by infrared rays, a type of radiant energy invisible to human eyes to help relieve pain, ease stiffness and boost healing of soft tissue injury.

The infrared rays are sent through a non-luminous infrared lamp generator, usually over / near the painful area. The rays falling on the surface of the skin is partially reflected and partially absorbed. The one that reaches deep into the layers of body tissue will naturally help the body to ease pain, relax muscles, improve metabolism and blood flow. 

The infrared lamp, although it’s an electrical device, is not sending electricity to your body but only heat through infrared rays. The infrared therapy is therefore considered a thermotherapy.

All injuries that can benefit from heat, muscle relaxation and increase blood flow can potentially benefit from infrared therapies. Some of the regular cases include :

The main advantages of infrared treatments are found in the rays ability to penetrate deeper in the tissues, up to 4 cm beneath the skin, and distribute energy in larger areas.

It is effective in increasing circulation in the illuminated tissue leading to enhanced oxygen delivery, relieving numerous pain symptoms without using medication. It can also help improve biochemical and functional recovery by reducing inflammation in preparation for active physiotherapy / functional movement sessions and sport massage.

Infrared therapy can be received safely by most people under the supervision of a physiotherapist.Those with the following conditions should refrain from infrared therapy or consult their doctor beforehand:

If you are not in these categories, then infrared treatment is very safe for you.