Pain & Inflammation Relief

Studies have shown red light therapy "offers a non-invasive, safe, drug-free, and side-effect-free method for pain relief of both acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions as well as fibromyalgia" and has "pronounced anti-inflammatory effects."

630nm Research
- 630 nm LED Aids Tendon Inflammation Repair
In tendon cell studies, 630 nm light boosted growth and movement—key for healing injuries like tendinitis and easing inflammation-related pain.
- Pulsed 630 nm LED Relieves Menstrual Pain
Women with painful periods who used pulsed 630 nm LED therapy on the abdomen saw pain scores drop by over 45%, with better comfort and no side effects.
- 630 nm LED Reduces Gum Inflammation
In lab tests, 630 nm LED light decreased inflammation in gum cells by lowering harmful molecules and enzymes, suggesting benefits for swollen or irritated gums.
- 630 nm LED Eases Joint Pain in Arthritis Model
In mice with knee osteoarthritis, 630 nm LED reduced swelling and shifted immune response to lower inflammation—indicating potential for joint pain relief.
- 630 nm LED Reduces Inflammatory Acne
Clinical trials showed red LED therapy at 630 nm cut inflamed acne pimples by up to 66% and calmed redness, helping clear skin gently with few side effects.
HeroSeries panels and face masks use 630nm red light

660nm Research
- 660 nm Red Light Reduces Pain in Nerve and Muscle Conditions
Studies show 660 nm red LED therapy lowers pain in conditions like fibromyalgia and neuropathy by calming nerve sensitivity and reducing inflammation.
- 660 nm LED Lowers Inflammation Across the Body
Research found 660 nm red LED light blocks inflammatory signals like cytokines and prostaglandins, helping ease pain from arthritis, sore muscles, and skin irritation.
- 660 nm LED Relieves Muscle Pain and Fatigue
After exercise, red LED therapy reduced muscle soreness and inflammation markers, helping speed recovery and reduce discomfort.
- 660 nm LED Eases Joint and Muscle Pain
In conditions like osteoarthritis, 660 nm LED light helped patients move more easily by reducing inflammation and pain.
- 660 nm LED Relieves Tendon Pain
Red light therapy at 660 nm improves blood flow and tissue repair, reducing tendon pain and swelling from overuse or injury.
- 660 nm LED Soothes Skin Irritation and Redness
Full-body treatments with 660 nm light eased pain and inflammation from skin conditions like dermatitis, improving comfort and appearance.
- 660 nm LED Calms Joint Inflammation
In arthritis models, 660 nm LED reduced swelling and joint inflammation, offering relief for stiffness and discomfort.
- 660 nm LED Helps with Nerve Pain
In nerve-damaged rats, 660 nm light improved movement and lowered pain by boosting antioxidants and reducing hypersensitivity.
- 660 nm LED Reduces Exercise-Induced Soreness
Athletes using 660 nm red light before workouts had less muscle soreness, aiding quicker recovery and performance.
- 660 nm LED Provides Rapid Pain Relief
Mice with acute inflammation experienced fast pain reduction with 660 nm LED light, supporting its use for immediate pain management.
HeroSeries panels, HeroBelt and HeroHat use 660nm red light

810nm Research
- 810 nm LED Speeds Up Burn Wound Healing
In rats with burn injuries, daily 810 nm LED sessions for 10 minutes lowered inflammation markers like TNF-α and COX-2, helping wounds close faster and easing pain—matching laser effectiveness with easier home use.
- 810 nm PBM Reduces Pain and Inflammation via Cellular Pathways
A review shows 810 nm light boosts mitochondrial energy, reduces harmful inflammation chemicals, and shifts immune response to anti-inflammatory—relieving arthritis, gum swelling, and chronic pain safely.
- 810 nm LED Relieves Musculoskeletal and Nerve Pain
Clinical evidence shows 810 nm light eases joint pain, tendinopathies, and nerve injury discomfort by reducing oxidative stress and swelling—improving healing and movement without medication.
- 810 nm Infrared Light Modulates Inflammation Systemically
Studies show 810 nm LED light changes immune signals—boosting anti-inflammatory cytokines and reducing harmful ones—to ease chronic pain like neuropathy or headaches with long-lasting relief.
- 810 nm PBM Alters Nerve Sensitivity for Chronic Pain Relief
A review explains how 810 nm near-infrared light reduces nerve pain in conditions like fibromyalgia by increasing protective enzymes and calming hypersensitive nerve activity—offering safe, drug-free comfort.
All HeroSeries panels use 810nm NIR light

830nm Research
- 830 nm LED Reduces Pain After Wisdom Tooth Removal
In 52 patients post-surgery, daily 20-minute 830 nm LED sessions for 3 days reduced pain, swelling, and pain medication use—speeding up healing without side effects.
- 830 nm LED Cuts Injury Recovery Time in Half
For everyday injuries like sprains, 4 sessions of 830 nm LED therapy halved recovery time (from 3 weeks to 10 days), fully relieving pain and restoring function.
- Red and 830 nm LED Light Eases Inflamed, Sun-Damaged Skin
In older adults, combined red and 830 nm LED therapy reduced skin inflammation and discomfort while improving skin texture, offering soothing relief for chronic sun damage.
- 830 nm LED Calms Pain and Inflammation in Wounds
A review found 830 nm LED light highly effective for soothing pain and swelling in wounds like ulcers and cuts by promoting faster healing and reducing immune overactivity.
- 830 nm LED Reduces Swelling and Pain After Dental Surgery
After wisdom tooth extraction, patients treated with 830 nm LED light showed less swelling, lower pain scores, and better immune markers in saliva for faster, more comfortable recovery.
- 830 nm LED Relieves Elbow Pain from Overuse Injuries
In people with tennis or golfer’s elbow, 10 sessions of 830 nm LED therapy significantly reduced pain and improved grip strength compared to placebo, with lasting effects.
HeroSeries panels and face masks use 830nm NIR light

850nm Research
- NIR LED (Including 850 nm) Reduces Wound Pain and Swelling
A review found that 850 nm NIR LED therapy improved wound healing, reduced swelling and pain, and increased tissue regeneration in diabetic and slow-healing wounds. It also concluded "LED light can be as effective as LASER, since both have similar biological effects, with no significant difference between them".
- 850 nm LED Therapy Relieves Rheumatoid Arthritis Hand Pain
In RA patients, high-density 850 nm LED light twice daily for 12 weeks reduced pain, stiffness, and inflammation, improving hand mobility and quality of life with no side effects.
- 850 nm RLT Reduces Tinnitus Pain and Discomfort
Red and 850 nm infrared laser light therapy decreased tinnitus-related discomfort and nerve irritation, improving life quality in those with chronic ear inflammation. While this study used lasers, other studies show "LED light can be as effective as LASER, since both have similar biological effects, with no significant difference between them".
- LED Therapy Effective for Jaw Muscle Pain in TMD
In 10 sessions, LED light therapy (including 830–850 nm) eased jaw pain and improved movement in patients with temporomandibular disorder, providing relief from chronic muscle-based facial pain. It also concluded "both red LED light and LASER therapies could effectively relieve symptoms that associated with TMD with no significant differences between their outcomes", adding that the "biosafety and non-invasive quality of LED light" make it "the preferred choice over LASER device in the treatment of TMD patients",
- Multi-Wavelength LED (850 nm) Treats Burning Mouth Syndrome
In people with chronic oral burning pain, LED therapy including 850 nm reduced pain intensity by over 50%, lasting for months with no side effects.
HeroSeries panels, HeroBelt and HeroHat use 850nm NIR light
Did you know near-infrared (NIR) light is beyond our vision range? That’s why you won’t see our 810nm, 830nm, and 850nm LEDs — even though they’re working just as powerfully as the visible 630nm and 660nm ones
Devices informed by pain & inflammation research³
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Other red light therapy research
- Sleep quality
- Muscle mass and recovery
- Collagen production, skin and wrinkles
- Hair growth
- Neural function, depression and brain diseases
- ATP production and mitochondria function
- Injuries and wounds
- Eyesight
See the studies for yourself by clicking the links above or visit our RLT Wavelength Research page for an overview.