Description
“Hot lamp” and “red light therapy” are terms that often refer to similar or overlapping therapeutic uses of light. Let’s break them down:
Hot Lamp / Infrared Heat Lamp
When people refer to a “hot lamp” in a therapeutic context, they are usually talking about an infrared heat lamp.
How it works: Infrared lamps emit infrared radiation, which is a type of electromagnetic radiation that we perceive as heat. Unlike UV light, it doesn’t cause tanning or sunburn. When the infrared light hits the skin, it penetrates to a certain depth, causing a gentle warming sensation in the underlying tissues.
Common uses and benefits:
- Muscle relaxation and pain relief: The warmth helps to relax tense muscles, increase blood circulation, and reduce stiffness and soreness. This is why they are often used by physiotherapists, masseurs, and for home use to alleviate back pain, neck pain, muscle spasms, and joint pain.
- Improved circulation: The heat expands blood vessels, promoting increased blood flow to the treated area. This can aid in the delivery of oxygen and nutrients and the removal of waste products.
- Aid in healing: Increased circulation can support the body’s natural healing processes for minor injuries.
- Relief from cold and dampness (TCM context): As discussed with “悠然祛寒湿,” the direct application of warmth from an infrared lamp can effectively help to dispel cold and promote circulation in TCM terms.
- Sinus and respiratory relief: Some people find relief from congestion and sinus pressure by using an infrared lamp directed at the face (with eyes protected).
Things to note:
- Safety: It’s important to use infrared lamps as directed, keeping a safe distance from the skin to avoid burns. Eye protection might be recommended depending on the specific lamp and area being treated.
- Availability: These lamps are widely available for home use from pharmacies (like Boots), online retailers, and medical/beauty supply stores. You might also encounter them in physiotherapy clinics or some spas.
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热灯（Hot Lamp）或红外线热灯（Infrared Heat Lamp）的主要作用是通过红外线辐射产生热能，来直接加热物体或生物体。
它发出的热量与太阳光类似，能够穿透空气，直接将能量传递到被照射的物体上。
1. 医疗保健与物理治疗
- 缓解疼痛： 红外线热能可以促进血液循环，帮助放松紧张的肌肉，常用于缓解关节炎、肌肉拉伤或背痛。
- 加速愈合： 在物理治疗中，热灯常被用来加速组织愈合过程，减轻炎症反应。
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