At Med One Medical Group in Raleigh, we offer advanced infrared therapy using professional-grade technology that delivers optimal wavelengths for maximum therapeutic benefit. Our infrared treatments reach significantly deeper into tissues than standard light therapies, providing profound healing and pain relief that less sophisticated equipment simply cannot match.
What is Infrared Therapy?
Infrared therapy utilizes invisible light waves that exist just beyond the red end of the visible spectrum. “Infra” means “beneath” so infrared is the next wavelength under red. Imagine the colors of the rainbow….Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet. These wavelengths are visible to the human eye – which is why we see a rainbow. Infrared is not visible to the human eye.
When infrared light is concentrated and applied to an injured body part, the infrared rays have the ability to penetrate the skin more deeply than visible light, reaching into muscles, bones, and joints. At this depth, the infrared energy stimulates the cells to break down and carry away inflammation, repair damaged muscles, tendons and ligaments, decrease pain and increase the motion of stiff, arthritic joints.
At Med One Medical Group, our infrared therapy systems utilize specific wavelengths that research has shown provide maximum therapeutic benefit. The energy from these wavelengths converts to heat in the tissues, improving circulation and cellular metabolism while triggering your body’s natural healing processes at deeper levels than other light therapies can reach.
The Science Behind Infrared Penetration
Red light therapy acts in the same way as infrared, however due to the wavelength difference, the red light does not penetrate as deep as infrared. This explains a big price difference you may see online for various products. The less expensive versions of these products simply cannot penetrate deep enough to provide the pain relief and healing properties many people are seeking.
The longer wavelengths of infrared light enable it to pass through the skin’s surface layers with minimal scattering or absorption. This allows the therapeutic energy to reach deeper structures including:
- Deeper muscle layers
- Joint capsules and cartilage
- Bone tissue
- Deep nerve structures
- Deeper vascular networks
Professional infrared equipment, like that used at Med One Medical Group, delivers precise wavelengths at therapeutic intensities that home devices cannot match. Our systems ensure the infrared energy reaches tissues at depths of 3-5cm or more, compared to the 1-2cm penetration of red light therapy. This deeper penetration is crucial for addressing conditions involving deep tissues or chronic inflammation in deeper structures.
Benefits of Infrared Therapy
Infrared therapy offers profound therapeutic benefits through its ability to penetrate deeply into tissues. At Med One Medical Group, our patients experience:
- Superior pain relief: The deep-penetrating infrared waves disrupt pain signals at their source in deeper tissues
- Powerful anti-inflammatory effects: Infrared energy neutralizes inflammatory mediators and accelerates their removal from deep tissues and joints
- Enhanced circulation: Vasodilation occurs at deeper tissue levels, improving oxygen delivery and nutrient exchange in areas often poorly served by circulation
- Accelerated deep tissue healing: The metabolic boost from infrared stimulation speeds healing in tissues that typically heal slowly due to poor circulation
- Reduced muscle tension and spasm: Deep muscle relaxation occurs as infrared energy releases trigger points and adhesions
- Improved joint mobility: By addressing inflammation and pain within joint capsules, range of motion significantly improves
- Enhanced lymphatic flow: Deeper lymphatic vessels are stimulated, improving the body’s natural detoxification processes
- Cellular regeneration: Production of ATP (cellular energy) increases in deeper tissues, promoting repair and renewal
The depth of penetration achieved with professional infrared therapy systems makes this treatment particularly effective for conditions that haven’t responded well to more superficial therapies.
What Conditions Can Infrared Therapy Treat?
Infrared therapy at Med One Medical Group effectively addresses numerous conditions, particularly those involving deeper tissues:
- Severe osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis affecting larger joints
- Chronic back pain including disc-related conditions
- Deep-tissue sports injuries
- Frozen shoulder and rotator cuff injuries
- Sciatica and other nerve entrapment syndromes
- Fibromyalgia
- Plantar fasciitis
- Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ)
- Diabetic neuropathy
- Post-surgical pain and inflammation
- Chronic tendon injuries
- Deep muscle strains and tears
Patients with conditions that have been resistant to other therapies often find significant relief with infrared treatment due to its ability to reach deeper tissues where the problem originates.
How Does an Infrared Therapy Session Work?
When you come for infrared therapy at Med One Medical Group, your experience includes:
- A comfortable, private treatment room with our specialized infrared equipment
- Positioning of the infrared panels to target your specific problem areas
- A 10-20 minute session where you’ll feel a pleasant, deep warming sensation
- No pain or discomfort—many patients find the treatment deeply relaxing
- Hydration and brief post-treatment recommendations
During treatment, you’ll experience a sensation of heat gradually penetrating into the deeper layers of tissue. This comfortable warmth increases blood flow while the infrared energy works at the cellular level. Many patients report feeling immediate relief and relaxation in chronically tense or painful areas. There’s no downtime after treatment—you can return to your normal activities immediately.
How Many Sessions Will I Need?
The number of infrared therapy sessions needed varies based on your specific condition:
- Acute injuries typically respond within 4-8 sessions over 2-4 weeks
- Chronic conditions generally require 8-12 initial treatments followed by maintenance therapy
- Degenerative conditions may benefit from ongoing periodic treatments
Most patients begin experiencing noticeable improvement after 3-5 sessions, with progressive enhancement as the treatment course continues. For chronic conditions, we typically recommend maintenance sessions every 2-4 weeks after the initial intensive treatment phase.
Factors affecting your treatment plan include the depth and chronicity of your condition, your overall health status, and your body’s response to therapy. Our medical team will evaluate your progress regularly and adjust your treatment protocol accordingly.
Is Infrared Therapy Safe?
Infrared therapy has an excellent safety profile and is well-tolerated by most patients. Unlike medications that may cause systemic side effects or invasive procedures that carry risks of complications, infrared therapy:
- Is non-invasive and drug-free
- Causes no radiation damage to tissues
- Has minimal contraindications
- Can be safely combined with most other treatments
- Produces few side effects
Temporary mild redness in the treated area may occur due to increased circulation but typically resolves quickly. Proper hydration before and after treatment is recommended to support the detoxification processes that infrared therapy stimulates.
The few contraindications include pregnancy, certain active cancers, severe cardiovascular disease, and areas with recent hemorrhage. Our medical professionals thoroughly review your health history to ensure infrared therapy is appropriate for your condition.
Why Choose Med One Medical Group for Infrared Therapy?
Med One Medical Group offers superior infrared therapy treatments through:
- Professional medical-grade equipment: Our infrared systems deliver precise therapeutic wavelengths at optimal intensities that reach deeper tissues—capabilities that consumer-grade products cannot match
- Expert application: Our healthcare professionals understand anatomy and physiology, ensuring the infrared therapy targets exactly where it’s needed most
- Comprehensive care approach: We integrate infrared therapy with other evidence-based treatments for enhanced outcomes
- Customized treatment protocols: Each plan is tailored to your specific condition, severity, and therapeutic goals
- Ongoing assessment: We continuously evaluate your response and adjust treatment parameters for optimal results
Our patients consistently report more significant and longer-lasting relief from infrared therapy at Med One Medical Group compared to treatments received elsewhere or from home devices, due to our professional-grade equipment and expertise in application.
Experience Deep Healing with Infrared Therapy
Infrared therapy at Med One Medical Group offers a natural, non-invasive solution for deep tissue pain and dysfunction. By harnessing the power of precisely delivered infrared light, we can stimulate healing in tissues that other therapies often fail to reach effectively.
Contact us today at to schedule your infrared therapy consultation and discover how this advanced treatment can address your pain at its source. New patients can mention this page to receive a complimentary infrared therapy assessment with one of our medical specialists.
Experience the difference that professional infrared therapy makes—where deeper penetration meets medical expertise for truly transformative healing.