Source: Chromatic Wellness Center
By: Midori Terrill, NDTR | May 14, 2024
Laser light therapy, also known as PhotoBioModulation light therapy, has become increasingly popular in recent years, treating conditions ranging from acne to chronic pain. Most clinics across North America focus on red light therapy, and celebrities often thank the science behind this for their vibrant skin. However, red lights are not the only light capable of influencing controlled biological responses. The human body has the ability to utilize various wavelengths for rehabilitation, absorbing light information via the eyes, and nearly 90% from the skin.
Light is actually both magnetic and electrical. It is part of the electromagnetic spectrum, which contains everything from invisible light such as gamma rays, infrared and x-rays to visible colors.¹ Fortunately, the devices used in PBM therapy do not contain UV rays or any detrimental wavelengths to the human skin. When specified at a certain wavelength, or a certain color, it is possible to target cells at a particular point.
As we can see, humans are not uniform biological structures. Therefore, multi-wavelength devices have proven to be the best choice for PBM therapy, such as those utilized at Chromatic Wellness Center.
Figure 1. Various wavelengths and their basic properties
Taking a look at the figure above, it is seen that each visible color has a biological response on the body. Take green for example: “You would think it would be the peak wavelength—absolute green—that would be most effective, but what we found for chronic pain was that it’s the lower wavelengths and the higher wavelengths—more towards the ends of the green spectrum—that seem to be helping patients.” ⁴ Therefore, it is important to get a full range during treatment to tune the body’s healing station to the perfect frequency.
Using the following charts and other compiled data, we can determine the best therapy for various diseased states and conditions:
Figure 2. When to use each color for a specific stimulus
Figure 3. Mechanisms of action for each biological response
Figure 2 and 3 Key: The chart representing each color and its corresponding wavelength is color coded. The text in each colored box has been typed out in the complementary color, often used during therapy to ensure ideal energy balance. Note that these are non-inclusive. For more information, feel free to contact us.
As seen above, of all the various conditions laser light therapy can treat, there is a multi-wavelength method working to yield biological results. For a free consultation regarding a personalized treatment plan, contact our team at Chromatic Wellness Center today!
References:
Measuring Magnetism of Light https://physics.aps.org/story/v26/st13
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Antinociceptive effects of color polarized light in animal with formalin test. Fiziol Zh (1994). 2009;55(3):81-93. PMID: 19526860.
4. Green Light Exposure Reduces Pain
Green Light Therapy's Promise for Headaches and Pain Relief | TIME
5. Figures from Chromatic Wellness Center LLC, Designed by Polka Dot Media
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