💡INFRARED LAMPS for heating What are they for?

✅ Infrared lamps for professional use:

These lamps are intended for medical or sports therapies. They are composed of a base with rotating wheels that can contain brakes, an articulated arm to facilitate its application and a special 150 or 250W bulb that is coupled to a hood protected or not by a grid.

Characteristics that determine the quality of the lamp:

• Bulb power. The standard bulb most used by health professionals is 150W , but for more demanding professionals there is the possibility of purchasing a 250W bulb.
• Possibility of regulating the articular arm and that it is always kept in the position that we set. It is important not to bring the light closer to the patient than 50cm, since we could cause a skin burn.
• The diameter of the bulb or hood. The larger the diameter of the bell, the greater the index of action in the application of the therapy.

✅ Household infrared lamps:

These lamps are indicated for a more conservative treatment carried out at home . These devices are smaller and easier to handle. They can be placed on a table or attached anywhere in the house.

❌ Do not stare at the red light emitted by the bulb.

❌We must notice a caloric sensation, never overdo it and have a sensation that burns our skin.

❌To treat the weakest areas such as the head, you must allow 4 hours between sessions so as not to affect the area and then suffer from headaches.

❌Do not use before the first 24 hours if you have recently been injured. It could cause a worsening of the injury.

❌Never exceed 15 minutes of exposure time, it is preferable to stop and repeat the session 3 times a day.

❌Be careful of the distance between the infrared lamp and your skin. A distance of less than 12 inches could cause a burn on your skin.

The main function of these infrared light devices is to provide heat to the muscle helping to dilate the pores of our skin, facilitating the passage of anti-inflammatory and analgesic creams or oils, making the treatment act faster.

Other times this application serves to activate blood circulation, achieving better pumping, relaxing the area and thus relieving muscle pain.

These lamps are also used in beauty or aesthetic salons as a powerful bactericide and pore dilator, which will make it much easier to remove blackheads and acne. As well as as a metabolism stimulator treatment, which favors the elimination of toxins from the body and reduces fats.

• You have an open wound.
• The skin is irritated and is in a more delicate state.
• You have any recent surgery.
• You are menstruating.
• You are pregnant
• They suffer or have a high possibility of suffering from cardiovascular diseases.

If you find yourself in any of these situations, it is advisable to use pillows with seeds, hot water bottles or therapeutic mats.

These products can be found in this section: THERMOTHERAPY