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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?
Still learning the wavelength stuff. If I’m mainly thinking sore knees after runs plus general recovery, is a combo red + NIR panel the usual starting point, or do people actually pick one wavelength on purpose? Also does ‘how often’ change a lot between joint stuff and post-workout?
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