Infrared Light Therapy: Supporting Muscle and Tendon Recovery
June 18, 2025|Blog
Smarter Recovery. Stronger You.
At IV Wellness, we specialize in treatments that help your body perform and recover at its best. Whether you’re training hard, managing pain, or simply want to bounce back faster from everyday stress, infrared light therapy is a powerful, non-invasive way to support your recovery.
What Is Infrared Light Therapy?
Infrared light therapy—also known as photobiomodulation—uses specific wavelengths of light to stimulate your body’s natural healing processes. This treatment penetrates deep into muscle and tendon tissue, promoting cellular repair, reducing inflammation, and improving circulation.
What the Research Says
A recent study published in Photomedicine and Laser Surgery looked at the effects of infrared light on muscle and tendon tissue under stress. Here’s what researchers found:
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Improved collagen alignment: Infrared therapy helped collagen form in a more organized and functional structure.
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Reduced excess scarring: Overused muscles and tendons treated with infrared light had less disorganized collagen buildup.
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Faster muscle regeneration: Treated muscles recovered more efficiently compared to those without therapy.
These findings support what we see every day in the clinic: infrared therapy helps your body recover better and feel stronger.
Why Collagen Matters in Recovery
When muscles and tendons are overworked, the body produces collagen to help with repair. But too much collagen—or collagen that forms in the wrong way—can lead to stiffness, tightness, or even injury. Infrared therapy promotes the right kind of healing, helping collagen form in smoother, more flexible patterns.
Benefits of Infrared Therapy at IV Wellness
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Speeds up recovery from soreness and strain
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Promotes healthier collagen formation
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Strengthens tendon structure and reduces injury risk
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Supports muscle regeneration at the cellular level
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Complements IV hydration and nutrient therapy
Our Integrated Recovery Approach
We combine infrared therapy with other wellness services to give your body everything it needs to recover and thrive:
Infrared Therapy
Targets inflammation and supports deep tissue healing.
IV Nutrient Therapy
Delivers hydration, vitamins, and amino acids directly into your bloodstream to support recovery.
Red Light Therapy
Boosts circulation and accelerates skin and soft tissue repair.
Ready to Experience the Benefits?
If you’re recovering from intense activity, dealing with aches and pains, or simply looking to improve performance, infrared therapy can make a big difference.
Contact us today to schedule a session or learn more about how this therapy fits into your personalized wellness plan.