Conditions Treated with Red Light Therapy
20 conditions with evidence-based information on how photobiomodulation can help. Each page includes evidence level, recommended wavelengths, and related protocols.
Pain Conditions
Knee Osteoarthritis
strongRed light therapy reduces synovial inflammation, decreases pain signaling, and may support cartilage health. The WALT gu...
Chronic Neck Pain
strongPBM reduces cervical muscle spasm, decreases inflammation in facet joints, and modulates pain signaling. Multiple high-q...
Low Back Pain
moderatePBM reduces paraspinal muscle tension, decreases inflammatory mediators, and modulates pain signaling in the lumbar regi...
Tendinopathy
strongPBM stimulates tenocyte activity, promotes organized collagen synthesis, reduces inflammation, and accelerates tendon he...
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
moderateNIR light reduces perineural edema, improves nerve conduction velocity, and promotes nerve repair. Multiple clinical tri...
Fibromyalgia
moderatePBM modulates central sensitization, reduces inflammatory markers, improves mitochondrial function in muscle tissue, and...
Plantar Fasciitis
moderateNIR light reduces inflammation at the fascial insertion, promotes collagen repair in the degenerative fascia, and modula...
TMJ Disorder
moderatePBM reduces inflammation in the TMJ capsule, decreases masseter muscle hyperactivity, and promotes articular disc healin...
Skin Conditions
Wrinkles & Photoaging
strongRed light upregulates collagen type I and III synthesis, inhibits collagen-degrading MMPs, and stimulates fibroblast pro...
Acne Vulgaris
moderateBlue light (415nm) kills P. acnes bacteria via porphyrin activation, while red light (633-660nm) reduces inflammation an...
Psoriasis
emergingPBM modulates the immune response by reducing T-cell activation and inflammatory cytokines, potentially decreasing plaqu...
Rosacea
emergingLow-dose PBM reduces facial inflammation, strengthens the skin barrier, and may reduce flushing frequency. It is used as...
Scars (Hypertrophic / Keloid)
moderatePBM modulates the inflammatory phase of scar formation, promotes organized collagen deposition, and reduces myofibroblas...
Hair Conditions
Performance & Recovery
General Wellness
Sleep Quality & Circadian Health
emergingRed light does not suppress melatonin and may actively support its production. Evening red light exposure creates a circ...
Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
emergingPBM applied directly to the thyroid gland reduces autoimmune inflammation, decreases TPO antibodies, and may improve thy...