{"id":2012,"date":"2023-07-24T10:06:14","date_gmt":"2023-07-24T08:06:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.photizo.net\/nz\/blog\/2023\/07\/24\/using-light-therapy-to-help-treat-cycling-injuries\/"},"modified":"2023-09-11T15:28:18","modified_gmt":"2023-09-11T13:28:18","slug":"using-light-therapy-to-help-treat-cycling-injuries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.photizo.net\/nz\/blog\/2023\/07\/24\/using-light-therapy-to-help-treat-cycling-injuries\/","title":{"rendered":"Using light therapy to help treat cycling injuries"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Cycling injuries<\/strong> are an unfortunate part of most riders\u2019 relationship with their bike. Some people are more prone than others, but most cyclists will find themselves off their bike at some point. Some serious injuries, like breaks and fractures can keep you off your bike for some time, but other, less severe injuries can be treated with light therapy to help get you back in the saddle faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Typical injuries and complaints caused by cycling which can be treated using light therapy<\/strong> include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Shoulder pain<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Non-chronic lower back pain<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Saddle sores<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Wrist, arm, hand and neck pain<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Knee pain<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Foot pain.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Abrasions and cuts<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Cycling injuries<\/strong> are an unfortunate part of most riders\u2019 relationship with their bike. Some people are more prone than others, but most cyclists will find themselves off their bike at some point. Some serious injuries, like breaks and fractures can keep you off your bike for some time, but other, less severe injuries can be treated with light therapy to help get you back in the saddle faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Typical injuries and complaints caused by cycling which can be treated using light therapy<\/strong> include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Shoulder pain<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Non-chronic lower back pain<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Saddle sores<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Wrist, arm, hand and neck pain<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Knee pain<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Foot pain.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Abrasions and cuts<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      How will light therapy help treat cycling injuries?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Red and infrared light therapy<\/strong> is a non-invasive treatment that stimulates the body\u2019s own healing mechanisms<\/strong> through both molecular signalling and circulatory modulation, thereby helping to reduce non-chronic<\/strong> or acute pain<\/strong> associated with sports injuries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Red and infrared light penetrates deeper into the body than normal heat treatment, stimulating more red blood cells and enhancing the ability to recover<\/strong> from injuries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Blood flow<\/strong> to tissue is promoted and lymphatic drainage<\/strong> increased, helping to remove waste products<\/strong>. This indirectly inhibits inflammation processes<\/strong> and thus reduces swelling<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Once the LED light has increased the cell\u2019s energy production<\/strong>, each cell within the treated area begins producing new cells to replace the cells of the injured tissue.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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        Some of the benefits of using the Photizo Sport <\/strong>include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • Reduces inflammation<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Increases circulation<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Boosts endorphin production<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Blocks pain transmitting chemicals<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Eases pain<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Non-invasive<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Pain-free<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Simple to operate<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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