Infrared is electromagnetic radiation that has longer rays than visible light but shorter rays than a microwave. For centuries, heat therapy has been used to alleviate muscle pain. Using thermal heat in the form of infrared light to reduce back pain is gaining popularity.
The products that use infrared heat are easily available and quite affordable.
The Chiondo heating pad is ideal for someone that sits at a desk for most of the day or for someone that spends a lot of time driving. It can be worn around the waist, or on the shoulder and chest to give your arms free mobility. The infrared heat from the pad warms the muscles to relax and relieve tension. The advantage of using this pad is that it heats your body without heating the air around it. This type of heat therapy increases circulation and helps to remove toxins from the body.
Another product that provides infrared heat therapy is the portable infrared sauna. Only the interior of the sauna stays warm so the air around you will not be warm. These portable sauna’s come in models that seat one, two, or three people and are easy to assemble and they use about the same amount of electricity as a hair dryer.
Moist heat therapy has been proven to be effective at penetrating deep into muscles and soft tissue than dry heat therapy. Infrared heat increases circulation and removes toxins from the body.
While back pain is usually the result of sore muscles, over worked or an improperly used back, often the pain is caused by a serious injury or medical condition. It is always advisable to consult with a doctor before starting any type of back therapy. A doctor will determine the cause of the problem and be able to recommend a course of therapy.







