Red Light & Infrared Therapy in Keller, TX
Red light therapy, also known as photobiomodulation (PBM), is a safe, relaxing, non-invasive treatment that uses specific wavelengths of red and near-infrared light to energize your cells and support your body's natural healing processes. At Performance Chiropractic Clinic, Dr. Dennis James uses the powerful THERALITE 360 HD PRO full-body light bed to help reduce inflammation, support tissue repair, enhance recovery, and restore function as part of a gentle, whole-person plan.
What Is Red Light Therapy?
Red light therapy exposes the body to low levels of red and near-infrared light. Red light is visible, while near-infrared light is invisible and penetrates more deeply into tissue. These wavelengths are absorbed by the mitochondria, the energy centers of your cells, helping them produce more energy (ATP). This supports the body's natural processes for managing oxidative stress, reducing inflammation, and repairing damaged tissue.
Research on photobiomodulation has shown it may improve the rate and quality of tissue repair, support muscle performance and recovery, improve local circulation, and reduce pain, with a very favorable safety profile.
What Makes Our Therapy Different
The THERALITE 360 HD PRO is among the most advanced full-body red light and infrared beds available. It features:
- More than 45,000 LED lights in a 360° design for full-body exposure
- Four penetrating wavelengths (one red and three near-infrared)
- Adjustable frequencies and power output for different conditions
- High irradiance, rated by the manufacturer at 160 mW/cm², for deep tissue penetration far beyond typical at-home devices
Full-body exposure allows all of your cells and tissues to receive therapeutic light in a single session.
Common Benefits of Red Light Therapy
- Decreased inflammation and joint pain
- Enhanced healing of muscles, tendons, and soft tissue
- Improved circulation
- Faster performance recovery
- Mental clarity and support for healthy sleep and circadian rhythm
- Improved skin tone, collagen production, and wound healing
Who Can Red Light Therapy Help?
Red light therapy has been studied for a wide range of concerns, including joint pain and arthritis, tendinitis, neuropathy, fibromyalgia, TMJ and jaw pain, carpal tunnel, back and neck pain, circulation problems, chronic fatigue, and skin conditions. It is also used as part of our weight loss and body contouring program and The Superhuman Protocol.
Although we use red light therapy for creating health and restoring function, it works best as part of an individualized plan that may also include gentle chiropractic care, shockwave therapy, and functional nutrition. Athletes can learn more about maximized sports recovery and performance and our sports recovery resource.
Research on Red Light Therapy
Explore published studies on photobiomodulation:
- Achilles tendinitis
- Acute and chronic neck pain
- Neck pain (systematic review)
- Acute low back pain
- Chronic low back pain
- Lumbar disc herniations
- Bone healing
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Digestion and the microbiome
- Jaw pain
- Enhanced healing
- Fibromyalgia
- Frozen shoulder
- Knee pain and osteoarthritis
- Additional pain research
- Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow)
- Neurological deficits
- Peripheral nerve injury
- Raynaud's phenomenon, tissue repair, and pain relief
- Tendinopathy
- Body contouring
- Wound healing
- Additional healing research
Red Light Therapy FAQs
What is red light therapy?
Red light therapy, or photobiomodulation, uses low levels of red and near-infrared light to stimulate cellular energy production and support the body's natural healing and anti-inflammatory processes.
Is red light therapy safe?
Red light therapy is non-invasive, does not use UV light, and has a very favorable safety profile in published research. Dr. James will review your health history before your first session.
Does red light therapy feel hot?
Most patients feel a gentle, soothing warmth. Sessions are relaxing and painless.
What is the THERALITE 360 HD PRO?
It is a full-body red light and infrared bed with more than 45,000 LEDs, four therapeutic wavelengths, and adjustable frequencies and power for deep, full-body treatment.
How many red light sessions will I need?
It depends on your goals and condition. Some people notice benefits quickly, while chronic concerns usually respond best to a series of sessions.
Can red light therapy help with pain and inflammation?
Research suggests photobiomodulation may help reduce pain and inflammation and support tissue repair for many musculoskeletal conditions.
Can athletes use red light therapy for recovery?
Yes. Red light therapy is commonly used to support muscle recovery, reduce soreness, and enhance performance.
Interested in Red Light Therapy?
Schedule a consult with Dr. James to see if full-body red light therapy is right for you. Call Performance Chiropractic Clinic at (817) 337-3636 in Keller, TX .