Infrared radiation therapy is a modality widely used in Physiotherapy for the management of pain. It is a part of electrotherapy in which an infrared lamp is used to emit IR rays. When our body absorbs these IR rays they produce a heating effect which is beneficial in a number of musculoskeletal pain conditions.

Uses of Infra Red Radiation Therapy

1. Neck pain: Neck pain with the stiffness of muscle around the neck.
2. Shoulder pain.
3. Frozen shoulder: Frozen shoulder also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a restriction in the movement of the shoulder joint.
4. Upper back pain: it may be due to muscular spasm or trigger points.
5. Low back pain: Spasm of the low back muscle.
6. Knee pain: Osteoarthritis of the knee.