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Rojo NZ Insights: How Often Should You Use A Red Light Therapy Device?

Red light therapy is an emerging alternative therapy that offers a safe, non-invasive, and non-harmful way to accelerate the body’s natural healing process by using low-level red and near-infrared light (NIR) wavelengths.

While it is certainly popular with many health and wellness enthusiasts, not many people know how often you should use it.

As one of the key figures in red light therapy, Rojo Light Therapy is passionate about answering every inquiry for both existing customers and curious individuals interested in this wonderful alternative therapy. 

This article will discuss the optimal usage of your red light therapy device and explore how much usage can be considered too much.

What’s the optimal usage for a red light therapy device?

Short answer: there isn’t, since no two people are the same. The optimal usage that works for you might not work for another individual. Your usage heavily depends on the following factors to achieve results:

  1. Your current health and well-being
  2. Your skin sensitivity
  3. The condition(s) you want to treat
  4. Your consistency with the treatment

For example: If you’re in poor health or have underlying medical conditions prior to a red light therapy session, it could take weeks of consistent use to see any considerable results.

However, with these factors and influences taken into account, red light therapy sessions hold the potential to achieve the following benefits more easily:

  • Improved muscle health and quicker recovery
  • Helps with pain relief
  • Helps with neurological issues
  • Improves overall mood
  • Boosts the immune system
  • Helps with skin-related conditions such as tissue aging

Finding the right usage

Since finding the right usage for you can be quite challenging, we’ll recommend some of the usages below according to available research.

It's important to note that these recommendations only serve as a starting point to find a usage that’s just right for you, and individual responses may vary.

  • For chronic pain conditions such as back pain, we recommend 10 to 20-minute sessions at 20-30 cm away from the red light therapy device.

According to a 2006 controlled trial, infrared therapy proved effective in significantly reducing lower back pain after six weeks of consistent red light therapy treatment.

  • For skin-related conditions, we suggest undergoing 20-minute sessions 30-45 cm away from the red light therapy device (45-60cm if used for facial treatment) every other day, for four to five weeks. 

According to another study published in 2013, low-level laser light therapy (LLLT) can be used to treat wrinkles, scars, and skin burns as well as manage inflammation in psoriasis and acne-ridden patients.

Can you do red light therapy every day?

Yes, you can engage in red light therapy sessions every day, so long as you follow the recommended guidelines set by the provider.

However, it’s always advisable to consult with your doctor or dermatologist first before undergoing any treatment. This is especially important if you are taking medications or have any underlying conditions that might interfere with red light therapy. 

They are qualified health professionals who know your body inside out better than anyone else, excluding yourself.

How much is too much?

If you’re wondering if there’s a cap to how much you can use your device, the answer is yes; there’s a chance you might incur some mild side effects due to over-treatment.

While red light therapy offers numerous health benefits, it has to be done correctly to avoid any adverse reactions. Like we said earlier, the usage that works for you might not work for the other person. 

We highly recommend sticking to the usage that offers you the most consistent results OR the prescribed usage recommended by your medical professional. 

Get your red light therapy usage right with Rojo Light Therapy

A quality red light therapy device allows you to efficiently treat several health conditions while in the comfort of your own home, but Rojo Light Therapy takes it to the next level.

Our products, like the Refine 180, offer industry-exclusive individual wavelength control, smart treatment settings, and a custom ROJO app to control one or several devices at your fingertips.

Having trouble choosing? Contact us today, and let us help you pick a perfect device from our collection for you to take home.

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Disclaimer: All ROJO light therapy products are considered low risk and designed for general health and wellbeing, they are not intended to cure or prevent specific medical conditions, diseases, or prescribe any course of action. The content on this website is for informational or educational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice or consultations with healthcare professionals. Before using our products, a health professional should be consulted, we are not medical professionals, so please contact your GP or health practitioner for medical advice.
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