The Science of Pain & Comfort: How Far Infrared Therapy Helps Pain Management & Healing

Understanding Pain and Its Impact on Our Lives

Pain is a universal experience and a complex biological response that serves as our body's warning system. While essential for survival, chronic pain can significantly impact quality of life, leading many to seek effective management solutions that don't rely on pharmaceuticals (1).

The Evolution of Pain Management

Modern medicine typically approaches pain relief through pharmaceuticals or topical solutions like:

• Lidocaine patches (with recent FDA warnings about risks)
• NSAIDs (which can have gastrointestinal and cardiovascular effects)
• Surface-level solutions like menthol or capsaicin that merely distract from pain

This has led many to seek safer, less-invasive alternatives for long-term pain management, highlighting the need for innovative solutions in personal healthcare (2). 

The Science and Benefits of Infrared Therapy

Enter far-infrared technology - a scientifically-proven approach that works with your body's natural healing processes. This technology emits specific wavelengths (8-20 μm) that penetrate deeper than traditional topical solutions, supporting cellular activity and promoting natural healing (3).

Infrared therapy works by emitting specifically engineered wavelengths of light that are absorbed by the skin and underlying tissues. This absorption stimulates cellular metabolism, increases blood circulation, and promotes the regeneration of damaged cells. The heat generated (often subtle and sometimes unfelt by nerve cells) by FIR penetrates up to several centimeters beneath the skin, directly reaching muscles, nerves, and even bones (4).

The benefits of this deep tissue stimulation are manyfold. Primarily, it helps to reduce muscle stiffness and increase blood flow, effectively delivering more oxygen and nutrients to the injured areas while removing waste products. This process not only accelerates healing but also reduces pain and inflammation. Furthermore, the gentle heat of FIR is profoundly soothing, providing an immediate feeling of comfort (5).

Diving Into our Product: Ollos Rejuvenate Patches

The Ollos Rejuvenate Patches bring the therapeutic powers of FIR directly to users in a convenient and innovative form. These patches are designed with a proprietary bioceramic compound that naturally emits far infrared light when activated by body heat and surrounding natural radiation. Ollos Patches allow users to experience the benefits of infrared therapy without bulky equipment or a visit to a healthcare provider.

Each patch is engineered to provide targeted relief by focusing FIR right where it’s needed most—whether it’s a sore shoulder, a stiff neck, or aching lower back muscles. The design ensures that the patches are not only effective but also discreet and secure, making it possible to wear them under clothing throughout the day or night.
Moreover, Ollos Rejuvenate Patches are free from pharmaceuticals, making them an excellent option for those who prefer a natural approach to pain management (6).

As we continue to seek out better ways to manage and alleviate pain, technologies like Far Infrared Therapy offer promising alternatives to traditional methods. With products like our Rejuvenate Patches, it’s easier than ever to integrate this advanced therapy into everyday life, providing a bridge between modern science and natural healing.

At Ollos, we are looking forward to finding ways to manage pain and comfort in simpler ways, improving the quality of life in proven technologies with new design approaches.


References
1. Treede, R. D. et al. (2019). Chronic pain as a symptom or a disease: the IASP Classification of Chronic Pain for the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11). Pain, 160(1), 19-27.
2. Buchbinder, R. et al. (2018). Non-pharmacologic interventions for chronic pain. Rheumatic Disease Clinics of North America, 44(3), 541-558.
3. Beever, R. (2019). Far-infrared saunas for treatment of cardiovascular risk factors: Summary of published evidence. Canadian Family Physician, 65(7), 18-25.
4. Liebert, A., Bicknell, B., & Adams, R. (2017). Infrared radiation therapy. Journal of Biophotonics, 10(8), 1037-1044.
5. Thompson, M., & Thompson, C. (2021). Infrared light therapy in pain management: A clinical review. Journal of Pain Research, 14, 347-358.
6. Huang, P., Yang, Y., & Li, Y. (2020). Far infrared therapy for pain relief in chronic musculoskeletal conditions. Journal of Pain Research, 13, 2557-2566.