How Light Therapy Heals Injured Muscles

Horse lovers around the world are frequently disappointed when their equine friend becomes lame due to a muscle injury.  Sometimes these physical problems occur because of an accident, for example when a horse becomes cast.  Other times they happen because the horse is involved in a strenuous sporting event.  None the less, the amount of time it takes for recovery and the many hours spent tending to the injury can be overwhelming.  

However, there is hope for a quicker recovery time.  Light therapy has become increasingly popular for healing sore or injured muscles.  Its non-invasive curative powers leave no side effects behind.  

But how does it work?

Infrared light produces electronic photons which, when applied to the surface of the skin, causes the cells to grab the light energy.  This promotes natural healing and encourages the torn muscles to repair themselves by increasing circulation.  The increased circulation brings new cells and oxygen to the site of the injury.  The Lymphatic system is also stimulated, so that swelling at the site of the injury, is greatly reduced.

Surgery on the other hand, is very invasive and often a horse’s body will react adversely to the intrusion.  Pain relieving pharmaceuticals are not without their side effects too.  

Light Therapy is completely non-invasive and because it increases the circulation to damaged muscles, and stimulates the lymphatic system, thereby removing damaged cells and excess liquid, it also helps to alleviate the pain caused by the injury.

So, the next time your horse has a soft tissue injury, consider using Light Therapy.  

Author:  D.Overman  

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