Infrared Therapy

[Scarlett]

Has anyone ever tried using infrared lights to reduce pain/inflammation? Desperately looking for anything that might help back pain and neuropathy. My physio suggested it but there’s so many devices out there!

[LadyCG]

I've never tried it, no, but I'd be willing to give it a try if other modalities had failed.

[davebro]

I have an Infraphil heat lamp which I used to use for back pain. Infrared is just heat - same as a heat pad or hot water bottle & AFAIK will only serve to increase blood flow in the affected area temporarily.

Some who recommend heat might also recommend ice packs so it's kinda clutching at straws really.