Is red light therapy the future of healing? We will review how photobiomodulation can help with pain management for conditions such as arthritis, tendinopathy, and nerve pain. We’ll discuss the science, benefits, and real-world effectiveness of these innovative treatments. We’ll also review the differences between professional laser treatments and at home LED devices.
Example home devices:
Face and body:
Full body:
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► Things my patients have found helpful:
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*Supplements*
The following are Thorne supplements which are NSF certified. NSF independently assesses products without being affiliated with the companies that produce them. Not only do they certify that what’s on the label is in the bottle, they also do toxicology review to certify product formulation and contaminant review to ensure the product contains no undeclared ingredients or unacceptable levels of contaminants.
Boswellia Extract:
Turmeric & Curcumin:
Glucosamine & Chondroitin:
Creatine Monohydrate:
Omega 3 and 6:
Vitamin D 5000:
Vitamin B complex:
Magnesium Citrate/Malate:
Magnesium Glycinate:
*Soft Tissue & Rehab*
Theragun:
Massage ball:
Foam roller:
Stretching strap:
TENS unit:
Heating pad:
Heating patch:
Resistance bands:
*Braces & Supports*
Hinged knee brace:
Neoprene knee sleeve:
Volar wrist brace:
Thumb spica brace:
Ankle lace up brace:
Tennis/Golfer’s elbow brace:
Superfeet orthotic inserts:
*Recommended Textbooks & Resources*
The Trigger Point Manual:
Trigger Point Wall Charts:
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► ABOUT ME
Jeffrey Peng MD is a nonoperative orthopedist and sports medicine specialist. He focuses on maximizing non-surgical treatments for sports injuries and orthopedic conditions. He specializes in using orthobiologics and ultrasound guided minimally invasive techniques to treat osteoarthritis, tendinopathies, and musculoskeletal disorders.
Dr. Peng is board certified in sports medicine and family medicine. He completed residency with the Stanford family medicine residency program and completed his sports medicine training with the Stanford primary care sports medicine fellowship in San Jose. He is an active faculty member for both programs and is excited about training the next generation of physicians.
Dr. Peng’s sports medicine clinic is located in Campbell, California.
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My content reflects my own opinion and does not represent the views or opinions of my employers or hospital systems I am affiliated with. They are meant for educational purposes only. They do not substitute for the medical advice of a physician. Always seek the advice of your physician with any questions you may have regarding your health.
Planet fitness now has red light beds.
Excellent presentation. I’m now subscriber.
Most people can’t afford the fancy laser treatments. Not to mention how lucrative they are to the clinics offering these treatments. Like expensive drugs (with dangerous side effects) versus natural remedies, they don’t make any money if we have a home use red light panel that is serving us well.
I got a osteotomy on my metacarpal and used it after getting my cast off. Had to wear a splint for 4 weeks after the cast. I bought an expensive belt one and used that to wrap my hand twice a day for 15 mins . Noticed huge improvement and even my PT said I’m improving way faster than what’s typical for recovery. Not sure if it’s 100% the red light but I don’t regret ever getting it lol
Only 3 of the 7 first links yield an article that can be referenced. Does not appear to be great clinical evidence of the efficacy of the therapy.