Infrared laser therapy, also known as low-level laser therapy (LLLT) or photobiomodulation, uses concentrated light energy to penetrate deep into tissues. This energy stimulates cellular repair, enhances circulation, and promotes the body’s natural healing processes—all without pain or downtime.

This therapy can help with:

  • ATP production 
  • Increase blood flow 
  • Decreases joint pain
  • Decrease Tendinitis
  • Accelerate healing

Red light therapy (RLT), or low-level light therapy (LLLT), uses red and near-infrared light to penetrate deep into your skin and tissues. This light stimulates your cells, enhancing their natural ability to repair and regenerate, all while promoting balance and reducing inflammation.

This therapy can help with:

  • Reduce inflammation 
  • Improve circulation 
  • Improve Skin Health 
  • Pin relief 
  • Stress reduction

Infrared laser therapy, also known as low-level laser therapy (LLLT) or photobiomodulation, uses concentrated light energy to penetrate deep into tissues. This energy stimulates cellular repair, enhances circulation, and promotes the body's natural healing processes, all without pain or downtime.

At Move Forward Chiropractic in Carrollwood, Tampa, we use both infrared laser therapy and red light therapy as part of personalized treatment plans built around your goals, whether that is pain relief, faster recovery, or improved overall function.

Infrared Laser Therapy (Photobiomodulation)

Infrared laser therapy uses focused near-infrared wavelengths to reach deep tissue layers, making it especially effective for musculoskeletal pain, joint inflammation, and injury recovery. Dr. Michael Vega and Dr. Tatiana Barrera, DC, incorporate this technology as part of their integrative rehab approach at our Tampa clinic.

This therapy can help with:

  • Stimulating ATP production for faster cellular energy and tissue repair
  • Increasing blood flow to injured or inflamed areas
  • Decreasing joint pain and stiffness
  • Decreasing tendinitis including common overuse injuries like tennis elbow and rotator cuff irritation
  • Accelerating healing following sports injuries or chronic soft tissue conditions

Red Light Therapy (RLT) for Skin, Inflammation, and Stress

Red light therapy uses red and near-infrared wavelengths to penetrate deep into your skin and tissues. This light stimulates your cells, enhancing their natural ability to repair and regenerate, reducing inflammation and supporting whole-body balance.

Unlike infrared laser therapy, which targets deeper tissue and musculoskeletal pain, red light therapy is particularly effective for skin health, surface-level inflammation, and stress-related concerns. Dr. Vega may incorporate red light therapy alongside other treatments depending on your presentation.

This therapy can help with:

  • Reducing inflammation and supporting tissue recovery
  • Improving circulation throughout treated areas
  • Improving skin health, including collagen support and surface repair
  • Pain relief from chronic or acute soft tissue conditions
  • Stress reduction and nervous system support
  • Supporting hair follicle health (red light therapy for hair growth is an emerging application with promising early evidence)

What to Expect at Your Appointment

At Move Forward Chiropractic, laser and light therapy are rarely used in isolation. Dr. Michael Vega, DC, who holds a Master's in Functional Medicine and Nutrition and is certified in acupuncture and dry needling, designs each treatment plan to combine the right therapies for your specific condition. Infrared laser or red light therapy may be paired with chiropractic adjustments, dry needling, or IASTM scraping to accelerate results.

Sessions are non-invasive, painless, and typically short. There is no downtime. Most patients notice changes after consistent sessions, with results varying based on the condition being treated.

Frequently Asked Questions

Results vary by condition. Many patients notice improvement within a series of consistent sessions. Dr. Vega will recommend a treatment frequency based on your specific goals and presentation during your initial assessment.

Infrared laser therapy (also called photobiomodulation or LLLT) uses a focused, concentrated beam to penetrate deep tissue and is commonly used for joint pain, tendinitis, and sports injury recovery. Red light therapy uses broader wavelengths at a lower intensity and is more often used for skin health, surface inflammation, and stress reduction. Both therapies are available at Move Forward Chiropractic in Tampa.

No. Both therapies are non-invasive and painless. There is no downtime, and most patients find sessions relaxing.

Yes. Infrared laser therapy is well-suited for overuse injuries, tendinitis, joint inflammation, and soft tissue recovery. At Move Forward Chiropractic, it is commonly used alongside chiropractic care and rehabilitation for CrossFit athletes and active patients in the Tampa area.

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