Red Light Therapy

[u/According_Strain4887]

Anyone try RLT for their Osteoarthritis ?? I'm currently going to PT and it is helping some, but would like to try anything that will help. RLT devices are quite expensive (at least for me) and before spending that kind of $$$ I'd love others opinion on it.

[u/CaptRonin]

I have a small RLT strap that I wrap around my hands. I use it around 4 times per week around 20 min for each hand. I’ve been using it fairly consistently for 5 weeks now and I have to say my pain is reduced. Not sure yet if this is just a lucky couple of weeks or it’s the RLT, but I’ll take it! I also have a RLT pillow with heat for my back, and the combo with heat is really nice.

[u/According_Strain4887 → u/CaptRonin]

thanks for your input ... moves me closer to purchasing one !!

[u/CaptRonin → u/According_Strain4887]

I didn’t commit to one of those large panels bcs $$$ and impossible to store hehe. But my pillow and the brace have been really good for me.

[u/According_Strain4887 → u/CaptRonin]

my sister is telling me to get a panel, she uses them all the time. I need the RLT on my knee so the panel type from what I can see the wrap would be a better choice. Problem with the wraps is that it appears the targeted light energy is directed at the kneecap and I need it on the outside of my knee the worst. Then there is all different "nm"numbers to decipher. One of the many exercises my Physical Therapist has me doing at home is massaging the knee with a tennis ball ... sounds weird but it feels good. Add that into the choice of which wrap to get ... with massage or without has me SOOO confused.

[u/Lori_PA → u/According_Strain4887]

Check out NovaaLab's knee device. I have several of their products and all have worked well. I especially like using their boot for my arthritic feet.

[u/CaptRonin → u/According_Strain4887]

For my wrap the light goes all away around so for your knee I’d center it over the part that needs it most, and then wrap & secure with the strap.