Far Infrared Heat Therapy

Relieve pain and promote healing with the power of far infrared heat therapy. Infrared therapies have gotten more attention recently because of their their promising benefits in pain management and overall wellness. Far infrared heat therapy utilizes radiant heat to deeply penetrate the body, targeting tissues, muscles, and joints for a soothing and therapeutic experience. This innovative form of therapy may provide relief for chronic pain conditions such as arthritis, neuralgia, and back pain. By increasing blood circulation, far infrared heat therapy helps to alleviate muscle tension, reduce inflammation, and promote the healing process. Additionally, this non-invasive treatment has shown promise in improving cardiovascular health, detoxification, and stress reduction. Unlike traditional heating methods, far infrared heat therapy delivers heat directly to the body without warming the surrounding air, making it a comfortable and efficient option.

Observation Chart
for the SOQI Ceramic FIR Heater Dome

The below study was done independently by a physical therapist and is not to be used as a treatment guide. Many physical therapists use this type of heat therapy with their clients during their physical therapy sessions because of its deep heating capabilities and benefits mentioned above. The SOQI Ceramic FIR Dome was used for this study and also works well in conjunction with the movement of the Chi Machine. Using the two together further promotes circulation and muscle relaxation.

Summary: Of 150 patients given clinical treatment for sciatica, tri facial neuralgia, articular rheumatism, and stiffness in the shoulders. 70 percent experienced improvement or complete relief.

Very good results were achieved and pain was relieved in cases of shoulder stiffness, bursitis, and lumbago after as few as one or two treatments. Speed of effectiveness and range of applicability are much better than for other heat therapies. You may also want to view a Systematic Review of FIR in the Management of Musculoskeletal Conditions and Chronic Pain.

Various muscle aches and stiffness.

Information below is given in the following four categories: Conditon | Area to Treat | Treatment Time | # of Treatments | Remarks

Aches and Pains,(Muscular)

Locally and along the nerves toward the vertebra for 30 to 40 minutes; 3 to 10 times; Soft tissue pain, such as in muscles, tendons, and ligaments can have many causes. The symptoms can also be varied: tenderness, referred pain, muscle spasm, stiffness, and painful cramping. Heat treatment is appropriate.

Arthritis

Locally, in the vicinity of the joint for 30 to 40 minues; 3 to 10 times; Use medium or low dosage for acute arthritis to reduce pain and swelling. With repeated treatments, the pain will go away.

Bed Wetting

Along the 12th thoracic vertebrae to the 3rd lumbar vertebrae, the lower abdomen near the bladder and the perineal area for 30 to 40 minutes; 3 to 10 times; Apply occasionally to the inner thighs.

Inflammations of Shoulder Area

Locally, toward the lower cervical vertebra and on the stellate ganglion; 20 to 40 minutes; 10 to 20 times; The effects of treatment on this malady are particularly striking. Both pain from motion and pain at rest go away as treatments continue. Subjective symptoms abate and the X-ray picture improves.

Itching

Locally; 20 to 40 minutes; 5 to 10 times; When used for itching of the female genitalia (rashes, etc.) it should be used the same way radiant heat treatment is used in dermatology.

Lumbago

Along the spine from the 3rd lumbar vertebra to the 1st coccygeal vertebra and the spinous processus; 20 to 40 minutes; 2 to 10 times; Muscular pain due to overexertion will be relieved by treatment. But with degenerative bone and nerve pathologies, a combination of therapies should be used. For severe pain, use a corset.

Neuralgia (Intercostal)

Along the ribs and vertebra; 20 to 30 minutes; 5 to 10 times; Intercostal nerves run near the surface, so local heat treatment works well. Effectiveness is judged by diminished tenderness in the area of the nerves. Irradiate the spinous processus from time to time.

Neuralgia (Post Herpetic)

Along the vertebra and the nerves serving the afflicted areas; 20 to 30 minutes; 3 to 10 times; Herpes occurs in areas that control sensory nerves. Eliminate the herpes and in many cases the neuralgia will be cured.

Neuralgia (Tri facial)

Locally; 20 to 30 minutes; 10 to 15 times; When the cause is known, treat the cause. Radiant therapy is effective for idiopathic problems. Treat locally as well as the locus of pronounced tenderness. For Hypersensitivity, reduce the dosage.

Rheumatism

Locally and along the nerves to vertebra; 20 to 30 minutes; 10 to 20 times; Causes expansion of local blood vessels, increases circulation and so increases metabolism and reduces pain and inflammation, whether for muscular rheumatism, or lumbago.

Rheumatism (Muscular)

Locally, along the nerves toward the vertebra; 30 to 40 minutes; 10 to 20 times; Appropriate for fascia is non-articular rheumatism. The objective of the treatment is pain relief and muscle relaxation.

Sciatica

Along the nerves toward the 3rd lumbar vertebra through the 1st sacral vertebra, along the ischium; 20 to 40 minutes; 5 to 20 times; Irradiate along the sciatic nerve for 5 to 10 minutes and then finish by illuminating the lumbosacral plexus for a short duration.

Sprain

Locally; 5 to 15 minutes; 5 to 15 times; Use low radiation while swelling is severe and after the tenderness subsides, apply moderate heat to the joint and surrounding areas.

Tendinitis

Locally; 5 to 10 minutes; 5 to 20 times; Inflammation of the tendon sheath is categorized as being either acute or chronic. Suppurative tenosynovitis should be treated surgically promptly. Depending on the cause, radiant heat is useful in lessening the pain of chronic tenosynovitis.

Upper Arm and Shoulder Pain

Locally and along the nerves toward the vertebra; 20 to 30 minutes; 3 to 10 times; Degenerative diseases associated with aging, such as shoulder stiffness and scapulohumeral periarthritic syndrome, are improved and pain lessened through a combination of heat therapy and exercise. Here are more far infrared health articles and research on far infrared therapy. Many individuals have received benefits using far infrared therapy.