What Is Photobiomodulation (PBM)?

For over 30 years, monochromatic visible far- and near-infrared (NIR) light have been used to reduce pain and inflammation and promote the healing of wounds.  PBM  involves the use of monochromatic, low-energy NIR lasers to clinically treat soft tissue injuries and accelerate wound healing.

Due to the optical properties of cells and tissue, NIR is the optimum light for penetration. NIR technology produces negligible heat and is clinically tested to be safe. This also makes PBM effective in treating larger areas of injury at a lower cost.

Several studies have demonstrated that Photobiomodulation is effective in increasing the growth of skin and muscle cells, supporting nerve healing, increasing collagen production, and helping in stem cell proliferation. Furthermore, it is clinically proven that PBM helps in reducing wound healing time.

How Does Photobiomodulation Work?

Studies have shown that light can stimulate cells into changing their internal processes. In this therapy, light is administered near or in contact with the desired regions of the body. This allows the photons to penetrate the cell tissue and interact with its chromophores to bring a photophysical and photochemical change. Here, light induces a series of complex physiological reactions in the diseased and damaged tissues. The biological effects of light are not limited to wound healing and tissue regeneration; it was also found to enhance the performance of normal cell tissues. The precise molecular mechanism of PBM works in three sites: at the cytochrome C oxidase within the cell mitochondria, at the photosensitive receptors and ion transporters in the cell membrane, and extracellular with the activation of latent TGF-B115. Although it is natural to presume that an individual mechanism dominates a specific therapeutic application, research shows that there is a cross-relationship between these three mechanisms in clinical scenarios.

Treatment Benefits

•  Boosts Collagen Production

Clinical data has shown that PBM helps increase the production of collagen which, in turn, leads to healing wounds and preventing the formation of scars.

• Reduces Inflammation

Aside from pain relief, PBM is also used to clear swelling, edema, and other forms of inflammation through vasodilation. Vasodilation causes the lymph vessels to increase in size, resulting in drainage, which also aids in the healing process. There are also studies that showed that PBM helped increase cerebral blood flow, also reducing neuroinflammation.

•  Reduces Cell Death

One of the discrete mechanisms of PBM that happens within the mitochondria plays a key role in regulating the aging process. The wavelength absorbed by the cytochrome c oxidase increases the activity and improves the function of the mitochondria. This increases the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which in turn reduces cell death.

•    Improves Mood and Sleep

PBM helps release melatonin. This improves the body’s circadian rhythm, which reduces sleep disruptions and improves your overall mood.

FDA Approved

Our PBM Therapy System has been FDA-Approved since 2015. It was the first to achieve FDA-Approval for the purpose of elevating tissue temperature; for the temporary relief of minor muscle and joint pain, arthritis, sprains, strains, and muscle spasm, as well as back, neck and shoulder pain; relieving stiffness; promoting the relaxation of muscle tissue; and to temporarily increase local blood circulation where applied. The device is safe, non-invasive, thoroughly tested, and approved.