Reducing inflammation can enhance the quality of life for many people, from athletes to seniors, alleviating pain, redness, and swelling. Red light therapy is becoming a popular solution for managing inflammation, offering an innovative and non-invasive treatment and can be found at Modern Chiropractic Health Center on Johns Island. So, how exactly does red light therapy reduce inflammation?

Managing Cytokines

One way red light therapy reduces inflammation is by balancing cytokine levels in the body. Cytokines are small cellular proteins that play a crucial role in cell signaling. While they are essential for initiating the healing process, an overproduction of pro-inflammation cytokines can lead to chronic inflammation.

At Modern Chiropractic Health Center on Johns Island, red light therapy can help modulate cytokine production. Its photons enhance cellular metabolism and function by stimulating cells’ mitochondria, boosting adenosine triphosphate (ATP) production. This process initiates biological reactions that adjust cytokine production, which promotes a balance that favors anti-inflammatory responses over pro-inflammatory ones.

Enhancing Cellular Repair and Regeneration

Red light therapy’s cellular repair and regeneration benefits also reduce inflammation. Red and near-infrared light can penetrate deep into the skin and reach cells’ mitochondria. The photons then stimulate mitochondrial function in the cells, increasing energy production and cellular health.

Cellular repair and regeneration are fundamental in reducing inflammation and aiding recovery from injuries or diseases. Damaged cells release signals that initiate an inflammatory response, attracting immune cells to the injury site to begin healing. By enhancing cellular repair and regeneration, red light therapy facilitates quicker restoration of damaged cells, effectively shortening the duration of the inflammatory response.

Increasing Blood Flow

Another significant benefit of red light therapy in combating inflammation is its ability to enhance blood circulation. Improved blood flow efficiently delivers oxygen and nutrients to tissues in need, which is critical for the healing process and inflammation reduction. Increased circulation also improves waste and inflammatory byproducts removal from the tissues, facilitating a cleaner internal environment that’s conducive to healing.

Using Prism’s whole-body red light therapy at Modern Chiropractic on Johns Island increases blood flow all over the body. This comprehensive exposure and blood flow improvement maximizes oxygen and nutrient delivery and waste removal, further enhancing healing processes and reducing inflammation.

Red light therapy emerges as a compelling, non-invasive treatment option for reducing inflammation. Whether you are targeting inflammation from chronic conditions, injury recovery, or general wellness, red light therapy offers a promising solution. Using Prism’s advanced and innovative technology can enhance those results. Call Modern Chiropractic at 843-998-7534 today for packages and pricing! 

Dr. Malori Mattimore

Modern Chiropractic

512 Hayes Park Blvd STE 201

Johns Island, SC 29455

(843)998-7534