Pain, Injury & Recovery - Red Light Therapy Forum https://redlighttherapy.com/community/pain-injury-recovery/ Red Light Therapy Discussion Board en-US Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:59:25 +0000 wpForo 60 Red vs. near-infrared for joint pain and muscle recovery — which, and how often? https://redlighttherapy.com/community/pain-injury-recovery/red-vs-near-infrared-for-joint-pain-and-muscle-recovery-which-and-how-often/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 00:35:16 +0000 Quick rule of thumb: near-infrared (~850nm) penetrates deeper, so it's the usual pick for joints and muscle; red (~660nm) is more surface-level. Many panels combine both.

Research suggests it may reduce delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) and ease pain and stiffness in conditions like osteoarthritis — as a recovery aid, not a replacement for rehab or your doctor's plan. Consistency matters more than exact timing (before or after training both have support). What area are you treating, and with what device?

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