Activating Acupoints with Red Light: Powerful Relief for Lower Back Pain

Are you tired of dealing with chronic lower back pain? Have you tried countless treatments without seeing any significant improvement? Look no further, because activating acupoints with Light (aka Photopuncture) may be the solution you’ve been searching for!

According to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, activating specific acupoints through techniques such as acupuncture and Photopuncture can provide significant relief for those suffering from lower back pain. But what exactly are acupoints and how do they work?

Acupoints are specific points on the body that have been identified by traditional Chinese medicine as key areas for treating various ailments. These points lie along channels called meridians, which are believed to carry energy throughout the body. By targeting and stimulating these acupoints, it is thought that balance and harmony can be restored within the body, ultimately leading to pain relief.

How Does It Work?

But how does activating acupoints through techniques like Photopuncture actually work? Acupuncture involves inserting thin needles into specific acupoints on the body in order to stimulate nerve endings and release endorphins, which are natural pain-relieving chemicals. Photopuncture, on the other hand, uses a targeted Red Light tool to stimulate acupoints and activate the body’s natural healing processes. Recently, Green Light has also been shown to effectively activate acupoints as well.

In addition to the Eastern understanding of activating acupoints and why doing so can help with pain, other theories suggest that Photopuncture may work by:

Accelerating the transmission of electromagnetic signals, it initiates the release of pain-relieving chemicals like endorphins, or prompts the activation of immune system cells within the body.
Stimulating the secretion of natural opioids, which are brain chemicals capable of reducing pain or inducing sleep.
Modulating the release of neurotransmitters and neurohormones, it can bring about changes in brain chemistry. Neurotransmitters have the ability to either enhance or suppress nerve impulses, while neurohormones can influence the function or activity of organs in the body.

So why should you incorporate activating acupoints with Light into your treatment plan for lower back pain? Well, not only is it a safe and non-invasive method, but it has also been shown to provide long-lasting relief for many individuals. With basic Photopuncture Charts and Recipes, most people can use Photopuncture at home for themselves and their loved ones. No need to wait for a trip to the Therapist or Physician.

When following a “Recipe” that shows exactly where to aim your Light, a typical Photopuncture session for activating Acupoints to relieve lower back pain usually takes about 5 to 10 minutes. These points can be activated daily to help restore structural balance and lower chronic pain.

A high-quality Photopuncture Torch such as the Red+2, which delivers both 660nm Red Light as well as 850 nm Near-Infrared Light can also be used directly on painful areas to quickly reduce pain and inflammation. With consistent sessions, at least 3 times each week, users report not only initial pain relief, but greatly reduced occurrences of lower back pain.

Tools You Can Use for Photopuncture

Triggering Acupuncture Point with Light can be accomplished with either LED Torches with a diameter of no more than about 2 cm) or low level lasers (Class 2 to 3b). At Photonic Therapy Institute, we prefer LED devices not only for their greater safety and much lower cost, but also as non-coherent light is less likely to overwhelm an acupoint. Acupoints are highly sensitive corpuscles that receive and distribute light energy along the meridians. If overwhelmed by concentrated coherent light from lasers, it may be hours, or even days, before they can be re-activated for a separate Photopuncture Recipe. I also love having a Red+2 Photopuncture Torch with me no matter where I go. Their portability and durability mean that I can address pain, allergy attacks, anxiety, and even keeping my body safe from viral attacks no matter where I am.

As some choose to use Photopuncture to address multiple health issues (stress, pain relief, immune support, headaches, and many more) it can be important to have acupoints reset and be ready for the next Recipe quickly.

Photopuncture Risks and Side Effects:

To this writer’s knowledge, there has never been a serious negative side effect to using Photopuncture. The targeted application of Light does not heat or damage tissue. Occasional short-term effects such as headaches are usually associated with the triggering of trapped toxins. Or localized tingling due to the release and awakening of pinched nerves.

The one caveat is not to use your LED Light Device directly into your eyes if you are light sensitive or on medications, such as many antibiotics, that are known to cause light sensitivity.

Time to Take Control of Your Health!

Don’t let chronic lower back pain hold you back any longer. Consider incorporating activating acupoints with Light into your treatment plan today! Multiple research studies (Research Library Link provided below) have demonstrated that activating acupoints with Red Light can be used as a treatment option for the management of lower back pain.

Photonic Therapy Institute provides a library of Photopuncture Recipes with specific information and charts that detail exactly where to direct your light. All Photopuncture Torch customers receive access to over 50 basic Photopuncture Recipes for humans, pets, & horses. An extensive, growing library of Advanced Photopuncture Recipes (including one specifically for helping to address the pain of Lower Back Pain) is available to supporting Lighthouse & Luminary members of PTI. For more information about becoming a supporting member, please visit: https://PhotonicTherapyInstitute.com/JOIN

Conclusion:

If you’re seeking an alternative approach to addressing lower back pain, especially one that you can apply for yourself, Photopuncture may be worth exploring. This natural, non-invasive technique can help release tension in the lower back and activate healing in the body. However, it’s important to consult with a trained practitioner before trying any new treatment, especially if you have underlying health conditions. With the right care and attention, you can alleviate lower back pain and enjoy better quality of life for years to come.

References: https://paperpile.com/shared/FnWnA8

Red + 2 660 & 850 nm Includes the benefits of Red AND Infared!	Red 660 nm Unparalelled Acupoint Activation	Amber 590 nm Anti-Aging and Skin Repair	Green 530 nm Emotional Relief and Oxygen Release	Blue 470 nm Infections and Cooling of Tissue
Output (high) = ~165 mW/cm2	Output (high) = ~100 mW/cm2	Output (high) = ~57 mW/cm2	Output (high) = ~35 mW/cm2	Output (high) = ~75 mW/cm2

Penetrates muscle, bone, brain ~ 5 - 10 mm	Penetrates fascia into muscle ~ 4 - 6 mm	Penetrates into skin .5 - 2 mm	Penetrates into capillary beds ~ 3 -5 mm	Penetrates skin ~ 1 -2 mm
Deeper penetration of the benefits from Red Light	Activates acupoints	Reduces wrinkles and fine lines	Relieves headache & migraine	Reduces topical pain
Increased circulation in deeper & larger vessels	Lowers pain & reduces Inflammation	Reduces redness & rosacea	Releases free oxygen from hemoglobin	Highly anti-microbial
Reduces inflammation & pain relief at a deeper level	Anti-viral	Improves uneven coloration	Soothes nerve pain	Helps with acne
Increased detoxification of cells	Speeds wound healing	May reduce tiny blood vessels on face	Reduces redness	Calms the nervous system
Speeds wound healing on surface & deeper levels	Increases nerve function	Increases subdermal lymphatic flow	Regenerates tissue	Elevates mood
Stimulates production of fibroblasts & connective tissue	Opens lymph drainage	Breaks apart dermal scarring	Improves skin around eyes	Energizes the brain
Reduces scar tissue formation	Stimulates hair follices	Soothes and repairs surface nerves	Reduces pigmentation - Lightens sun & brown spots	Cools tissues and nerves
Regenerates nerves	Repairs skin damage (acne, scars, burns, sunburn)	Repair sun radiation damage	Calms the nervous system	Lowers headaches
Improves brain function	Increases collagen production reducing wrinkles	Supports development of new skin cells	Soothes, cools and reduces redness	Regenerates skin
Nervous system rebalance & regeneration at deeper levels	Modulates body temperature	Soothe and repair eczema / psoriasis	Provides emotional relief	Anti-aging
Increased ATP production at deeper levels	Restores cellular function	Stimulate red blood cell production	Regulates melanin production	Soothes skin irritation
Increased cellular metabolism	Increases nitric oxide production	Awaken mental inspiration	Kills the bacteria that causes acne	Reduces itching