Infrared Therapy – Grants, NM – Ducasse Chiropractic
Infrared therapy is a gentle, heat-based treatment designed to ease pain, reduce stiffness, and support natural recovery. It works well alongside chiropractic care, soft-tissue work, and guided rehabilitation to help you move more comfortably and heal more consistently. If you’re managing tight muscles, lingering aches, or recovery after activity, infrared can be a calming, clinically grounded add-on to your plan.
What is Infrared Therapy
Infrared therapy uses specific wavelengths of light to deliver soothing heat deep into muscles and connective tissues. Unlike traditional surface heat, infrared aims to reach below the skin to help increase local circulation and reduce muscle guarding. It’s non-invasive, comfortable, and typically paired with hands-on care or corrective exercises for the best results.
Key Benefits:
- Pain relief: Helps calm irritated tissues and ease achy, stiff areas after activity or prolonged sitting.
- Muscle relaxation: Reduces tightness and guarding so adjustments and soft-tissue work hold better.
- Improved circulation: Gently increases local blood flow, supporting nutrient delivery and recovery.
- Joint comfort: Eases morning stiffness and supports mobility in neck, shoulders, back, and hips.
- Recovery support: Complements rehab for postural strain, overuse injuries, and mild sprains/strains.
FAQs
- What does it feel like? Gentle, penetrating warmth—most people find it calming and relaxing.
- How quickly will I notice benefits? Many feel easier movement right away; lasting change builds over a few sessions and with paired care (adjustments, exercises).
- Does it replace chiropractic care? No. Infrared supports hands-on treatment and rehab by reducing tightness and discomfort.
- What should I do after? Hydrate, avoid extreme heat exposure immediately after, and follow any exercise or posture cues provided.
At Ducasse Chiropractic we use Chiropractic treatments and other natural therapies to gently restore and maintain
the health of the spine and discs. Give us a call today. We look forward to providing you with quality chiropractic care.