The mechanism of PBM has been researched extensively and has been proven to result in pain reduction. Regardless of the origin, pathology, location, acute or chronic, pain relief and functional improvement occur with use of light therapy. When NO is released, vasodilation occurs resulting in increased circulation delivering much needed oxygen, glucose and other nutrients to injured or painful tissues…

Nitric oxide is a chemical messenger for the parasympathetic nervous system. This is the “rest” part of our autonomic nervous system. So many of us, so much of the time stay in sympathetic nervous system, “fight or flight”. This is our stress mode, we are anxious, nervous, drinking caffeine etc and releasing a lot of cortisol. It is believed the…

Since NO release is the powerful result of using light therapy we can see how athletes would benefit from using lights before training for optimal performance. NO is potent vasodilator increasing blood flow bringing more oxygen to the cells. Using lights post workout helps facilitate recovery because light therapy helps body rid itself of the lactic acid buildup. Less down…