Infrared Light Therapy for Stomach Pain – Which Pads Work Best? 

Medically reviewed by Karen Wolters, RN and Joanna Fearnley, LPN

Using infrared light therapy for stomach pain is gaining popularity as a non-invasive treatment option for various health conditions, including stomach pain. Infrared light therapy involves the use of low-level light to stimulate cellular activity, which in turn helps to reduce inflammation, improve blood flow, and promote healing.

Stomach pain and abdominal pain can be caused by various factors, such as digestive issues, inflammation, or injury. While there are several treatment options available for stomach pain, infrared light therapy has been shown to be effective in reducing pain and improving overall health.

If you’re suffering from stomach pain, whether it’s chronic or acute, you need to try infrared light therapy for stomachs!

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Red light therapy is an emerging science that is used “to treat a multitude of conditions that require stimulation of healing, relief of pain and inflammation, and restoration of function.”^[1]  For those who frequently suffer from stomach pain know that pain relief is vital to maintain positive mental wellbeing. Luckily, red light therapy for stomach pain has been proven to be effective time and time again.

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When you purchase a red light therapy pad from HealthLight, you are guaranteed a Class II Medical Devices with FDA clearance for their ability to relieve pain throughout the body, increase blood circulation, relax muscles, relieve muscle spasms and relieve aches. Stomach pain can have a negative influence on your wellbeing, and red light therapy for stomach pain has been developed to help you live without invasive treatment.

In addition to its effectiveness in treating stomach pain, infrared light therapy is both safe and non-invasive. Unlike certain medication, infrared light therapy does not pose any significant risks or complications. Furthermore, infrared light therapy can be used in combination with other treatments, such to enhance its benefits.

You can facilitate your body’s healing ability by using red light therapy for stomach pain.

Improve Circulation to Relieve Stomach Pain

Scientific studies confirm that increasing circulation in your stomach is “…beneficial for relieving pain and can accelerate the body’s ability to heal itself.”[2] Red light therapy pads for your stomach will help support your body while it is healing, help the body to repair itself and also help relieve pain in the stomach.

The Benefits of Red Light Therapy For Your Stomach

LED Light Therapy pads for your stomach use light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to produce light waves in the visible and infrared spectrum that painlessly penetrate the skin and are absorbed by the body. Research has discovered that, “nerve cells respond particularly well to IR….”[3] and that IR “…can induce neural stimulation effects as well as promoting a wide range of therapeutic benefits in cells or tissues.”[4]  This is the perfect solution for those suffering with stomach pain.

Infrared light therapy for Stomach Pain is Easy to Use

Infrared light therapy also has a pain-relieving effect. It works by blocking pain signals from reaching the brain, which can help to reduce pain and improve mobility. The most effective way to reduce stomach pain is by using a red light therapy pad twice a day in 20 minute sessions. HealthLight allows you to do this from the comfort of your home. We are a leading American manufacturer FDA-cleared red light therapy pads.

HealthLight’s Long 180 Diode Pad:

This pad features 180 LEDs: 80 red (630 nm) and 100 infrared (850 nm).  At 16”x 5”, this highly flexible long and narrow pad can be used by laying on top of your stomach.

The Long 180 infrared light pad is also available with blue, red, and infrared LEDs for the same price.

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HealthLight’s Small 90 Diode Pad:

The size and rectangular shape of the small 90 infrared light pad make it perfect for treating a small area of the stomach. Simply rest the pad on your stomach.  At 9.8” x 4.5”, this pad features 90 LEDs: 50 infrared (950 nm) and 40 red (630 nm).

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Stomach Pain Doesn’t Have to Impede on your Day-to-day Life

If you are suffering from stomach pain, it is important that you visit a doctor or medical professional to determine the underlying cause. If you are looking for a safe and effective alternative to traditional pain medications, or a treatment in conjunction with traditional pain medication, then infrared light therapy may be the solution you are looking for. With its natural, non-invasive approach, infrared light therapy provides a gentle, yet effective way to relieve stomach pain and improve your overall health and well-being.

In conclusion, infrared light therapy is a safe, effective and non-invasive solution for those suffering from stomach pain. With its ability to reduce inflammation, improve circulation, and reduce stress and anxiety, infrared light therapy for stomach pain offers a natural alternative to traditional pain medications. Purchasing an LED Light Therapy device from HealthLight will help you and/or your patients experience fast-acting, dependable pain relief.  HealthLight makes the most durable and most powerful clinical strength LED Light Therapy systems available today! For more information on how red light therapy works, get in touch with out experts.

[1] Avci P, Gupta A, Sadasivam M, Vecchio D, Pam Z, Pam N, Hamblin MR. Low-level laser (light) therapy (LLLT) in skin: stimulating, healing, restoring. Semin Cutan Med Surg. 2013 Mar;32(1):41-52. PMID: 24049929; PMCID: PMC4126803, p. 1.

[2] Cotler, Howard B. et al.  The Use of Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) For Musculoskeletal Pain. MOJ Orthop Rheumatol. 2015  ;  2(5): . doi:10.15406/mojor.2015.02.00068, p. 7.

[3] Tsai SR, Hamblin MR. Biological effects and medical applications of infrared radiation. J Photochem Photobiol B. 2017 May;170:197-207. doi: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2017.04.014. Epub 2017 Apr 13. PMID: 28441605; PMCID: PMC5505738, p. 1.

[4] Ibd., p. 15.