Infrared radiation

(Thermal radiation, infrared rays) penetrate into the tissues of the body deeper than other types of light energy, which causes the heating of the entire thickness of the skin and partly of the subcutaneous tissues. Deeper structures do not undergo direct heating.
The field of therapeutic application of infrared radiation is quite wide: non-nasal chronic and subacute inflammatory local processes, including internal organs, certain diseases of the musculoskeletal system, central and peripheral nervous system, peripheral vessels, eyes, ear, skin, residual phenomena after burns and frostbites . The therapeutic effect of infrared radiation is determined by the mechanism of its physiological action: it accelerates the reverse development of inflammatory processes, improves tissue regeneration, local resistance and anti-infective protection.
Violation of the rules of procedures can lead to dangerous overheating of tissues and the occurrence of thermal burns 1 and even 2 degrees, as well as to the overload of blood circulation, which is dangerous for cardiovascular diseases. Absolute contraindications are tumors (benign or malignant) or suspicion of their presence, active forms of tuberculosis, bleeding, circulatory insufficiency.