What Are the Benefits of Heat Lamp Therapy?

Heat lamp therapy is a treatment used in physical therapy. Heat therapies (also called hyperthermia) using a heat lamp can promote wound healing and general comfort. Patients should be tested for skin sensitivity when applying a heat lamp. Overexposure can cause burns.

Relieves Inflammation

• Heat lamp therapy is applied to the outside of the body and helps relieve pain and inflammation. It can relieve symptoms of arthritis and muscle and joint problems.

Aids Mobility

• The warmth generated from heat lamp therapy increases blood flow, thereby assisting in the relief of muscle spasm and general pain found from immobility.

Reduces Pain

• Clinical trials using low level heat therapy on acute muscular back pain showed reduced pain intensity and an increase in pain relief.

Replaces OTC Drugs

• Used alone or combined with exercise or physical therapy, heat therapy aids in pain relief without the use of over-the-counter (OTC) medications. Heat lamp therapy is free of addiction potential and may be used safely by pregnant women under the supervision of doctor.

Loosens Tightness

• Heat lamps, just like heating pads, can be used to loosen tight muscles. Apply heat as directed by a doctor, generally after acute pain and spasms have subsided.

Promotes Wound Healing

• Heat lamps can be used in place of sun exposure to assist the body in the healing of wounds.