Pain Relief
Red light therapy has a plethora of potential benefits that can contribute to relief from neuropathy. As light penetrates the skin from the red light device, a process known as photobiomodulation takes place that contributes to a sequence of therapeutic processes. Pain relief is one such outcome that results from the release of nitric oxide from the blood vessel lining and red blood cells into the bloodstream. Nitric oxide acts as a vasodilator increasing oxygen delivery and immune cells to body tissues. With increased blood flow and associated healing properties, the body experiences reduced chronic inflammation and reduced pain.
Nerve Regeneration
Neuropathy results from disease or damage to the nerves and associated nervous system. Where communication was once free-flowing, neuropathy results in absent, reduced, or abnormal communication of nerves leading to numbness, tingling, pain, and weakness. Luckily, research has shown that red light therapy may also contribute to nerve regeneration(along with pain relief and anti-inflammatory properties). By reducing local inflammation, red light therapy allows for the potential for nerve fibers to regenerate. This regeneration facilitates sensory and motor function in the associated nerve and reduces symptomatic neuropathy.
