8 Mistakes Of Using Red Light Therapy At Home

1. Being inconsistent with your treatment

We recommend 3-5 times one week.

2. Wearing clothes or sunscreen

Clothes block UV light, red and near-infrared light. And sunscreen is designed to block UV light, but will also work as a barrier to some red and NIR light, preventing it from penetrating as deeply.

3. Sitting too too far from your device

We recommend maintaining a distance of 15 - 30 cm from the red light therapy device. The closer you are to the device, the stronger the radiation intensity.

4. Making your sessions too short or too long

The general rule is to have your sessions range anywhere from 10-20 minutes, Hour-long sessions won’t be more effective than 20-minute sessions

5. Not staying hydrated

Researchers propose that red light therapy may prefer hydrated cells, as they tend to have more energy stored. So it’s never a bad idea to reach for that glass of water.

6. Not tracking your progress

It’s a process that can take time, red light therapy results can sneak up on you; so track the process not only help motivate you to keep up your treatment, it might also be useful for adjusting the frequency and duration of your sessions to find the regimen that works best for you.

7. Not discussing your red light therapy treatment with your doctor or health care professional

Although red light therapy is known for being completely safe, painless, and non-invasive, it’s still a good idea to talk to your doctor, physiotherapist, or other health care provider before starting any sort of treatment plan.

This is particularly important if you’re pregnant, or if you’re undergoing certain treatments already.

8. Expecting immediate results or a cure

Red light therapy might be the most promising treatment to date for a whole host of issues, it’s important to manage your expectations. Because it is a process. Like so many things that are worthwhile, it takes patience and dedication.