Accelerate Healing Naturally: How Red Light Therapy Supports Muscle and Tendon Recovery

Soft tissue injuries—whether from intense workouts, everyday strains, or overuse—can slow you down physically and mentally. At Wellness By Resolve, we offer a powerful tool to support your body’s natural healing process: whole-body red light therapy (RLT) using our bespoke, medical-grade bed.

But how exactly does red light work on injured tissue? And what does the science say about its effectiveness?

Athletic Recovery Using RLT

What is Red Light Therapy?

Red Light Therapy (also known as Low-Level Light Therapy or Photobiomodulation) uses specific wavelengths of red and near-infrared light to stimulate healing in the body’s cells. When these wavelengths penetrate the skin, they help increase energy production in the mitochondria—your cells' powerhouses—while reducing inflammation and oxidative stress.

The result? Faster recovery, less pain, and more efficient tissue repair.

How RLT Helps Heal Soft Tissue Injuries

Soft tissue injuries often involve inflammation, micro-tears, or overstretched muscle fibres. Here's how red light therapy helps accelerate recovery:

1. Reduces Inflammation and Swelling

Red and near-infrared light have been shown to significantly reduce inflammation at the site of injury. In a 2016 review published in The American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, researchers found consistent reductions in inflammatory markers and swelling in subjects treated with photobiomodulation.

2. Stimulates Collagen and Tissue Regeneration

Collagen is critical for repairing damaged tendons and muscle fibres. Red light stimulates fibroblast production (cells responsible for collagen synthesis), which speeds up the healing process and strengthens the repaired tissue. A key study from Lasers in Surgery and Medicine (Hamblin, 2017) demonstrated significant increases in collagen density following light therapy in soft tissue injuries.

3. Improves Circulation and Oxygenation

Better blood flow = better healing. RLT promotes microcirculation, which helps deliver oxygen and nutrients to injured tissues, removing waste products that contribute to pain and swelling.

4. Reduces Muscle Fatigue and Speeds Up Recovery

Whether you're an athlete or a weekend warrior, you’ve likely experienced muscle fatigue post-exercise. Red light has been shown to reduce delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) and improve recovery time. A 2016 meta-analysis in Photomedicine and Laser Surgery found that RLT before or after exercise significantly improved muscle performance and reduced fatigue indicators.

What the Wellness Experts Say

Gary Brecka, human biologist and longevity expert, regularly endorses red light therapy for its recovery and regenerative benefits. He highlights its role in cellular energy production and inflammation reduction as key factors in performance optimisation.

Dr. Andrew Huberman, neuroscientist and host of the Huberman Lab podcast, has also discussed the benefits of red and near-infrared light for mitochondrial health, athletic recovery, and even brain performance. He emphasises that consistent exposure can contribute to systemic healing and improved resilience.

At Wellness By Resolve, we bring this science into everyday life—combining the best of clinical evidence with real-world results in our clients.

Our Red Light Therapy Bed is in its own private suite for your complete comfort.

Our Red Light Therapy Bed: Why It’s Different

Unlike single-panel devices or handheld wands, our bespoke whole-body red light bed at Wellness By Resolve is engineered for complete and immersive coverage. It features over 50,000 high-intensity LED lights, delivering five clinically optimised wavelengths of red and near-infrared light for maximum therapeutic effect. This isn’t a panel placed over a treatment bed—it is the bed. You lie directly in the bed, ensuring even and consistent exposure from head to toe. Whether you’re targeting localised muscle pain or full-body recovery, this technology provides one of the most advanced red light therapy experiences available in the UK today.

Who Is It For?

Red Light Therapy can support recovery from:

• Sports-related muscle and tendon injuries

• Post-surgical soft tissue repair

• Chronic conditions like plantar fasciitis or tendonitis

• General muscular soreness and stiffness

• Overtraining syndrome

  
  

It’s a great tool for athletes, fitness lovers, or anyone seeking faster healing in a natural, non-invasive way.

Ready to Experience RLT for Yourself?

At Wellness By Resolve, we’ve helped countless clients recover more quickly and return to the activities they love—with less pain and more confidence. If you’re dealing with a soft tissue injury or want to support ongoing recovery, our red light therapy sessions can help.

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