The difference between Chinese traditional moxibustion therapy and Class iv 810nm, 980nm, and 1064nm Diode laser therapy equipment?
Moxibustion lamps device (usually referring to infrared therapy lamps) and calss iv 810nm, 980nm, and 1064nm diode laser therapy equipmentare two completely different treatment on physical therapy methods. They differ significantly in principle, depth of action, biological effects, and applications and so on.
Main Summary:
*Moxibustion Lamp device (Infrared Therapy): Essentially surface heating working. It raises tissue temperature by radiating infrared rays, belonging to a therapy primarily based on thermal effects. Its effects are relatively superficial, mainly aimed at promoting blood circulation and relieving muscle spasms and pain, Which can receive the results of pain relief and relax. It is very popular on spa and salon right now, it uses after the treatment on face or body, so they will have a relex with this to remove the tried and ending the whole day treatment.
*Class iv Laser physiotherapy treatmentTherapy (Photobiomodulation Therapy):Essentially a photochemical effect. Specific wavelengths of laser light penetrate tissue and are absorbed by cells such as mitochondria, triggering a series of photobiological reactions. It has a very fast treatment results, since you can still feel very warm wthin 30 minutes after the treatment. Its therapeutic effects do not rely on obvious heat sensations. It acts at a deeper level, aiming to regulate cell function, promote repair, and reduce inflammation. This laser technology right now is very very popular on all over the world, welcomed by most of the physical therapy Doctors. Because it has the multifunction treatment and very useful and helpful.
Moxibustion Lamp devoce:
Basic Principle: Thermal radiation principle. It emits a broad spectrum of far-infrared or mid-infrared rays (typically with wavelengths above 2.5μm), which are absorbed by water molecules in the skin and superficial tissues, converting into heat energy.
Core Effect: Primarily thermal. It works by increasing temperature.
Depth of Action: Relatively shallow. Mainly concentrated in the skin, subcutaneous tissue, and superficial muscles. Heat energy can be conducted to deeper tissues, but the core effect remains superficial.It starts from China with traditional medical treatment with herb, it is belong to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
Biological Effects:
- Promotes local blood circulation (thermal expansion and contraction).
- Relieves muscle spasms.
- Enhances tissue metabolism.
- Calms and relieves pain (primarily through heat masking and relaxation effects).
Main Applications:
- Muscle strain, stiffness
- Chronic arthritis (symptom relief)
- Cold-dampness arthralgia (Traditional Chinese Medicine category)
- Post-exercise relaxation
- Remove the tired after the whole working day
- More relef when you are under very big pressure on your life and work
Class iv 810nm / 980nm / 1064nm Laser physiotherapy Therapy equipment
Basic Principle: Photobiomodulation. Emits a single wavelength (monochromatic) laser:
- 810nm: Considered one of the optimal “treatment windows,” strongly absorbed by cytochrome C oxidase, resulting in significant photobiomodulation.
- 980nm: Primarily absorbed by water, therefore its thermal effect is more pronounced than 810nm, but its penetration remains good. Often used in scenarios requiring both photobiomodulation and mild thermal effects.
- 1064nm: Deepest penetration depth, less absorbed by tissue components, allowing for more effective access to deep tissues such as joints and deep muscles.
- Those all 3 wavelengths are all effective on pain relief, if you want to ask which wavelengths is the best. Well, different market they have different choose, like 810nm is more popular in America, 980nm is more popular from Europe, but they are similar wavelengths, so their treatment results are all simiar too. All the best one.
- Core Effect: Primarily photochemical effects. Even at very low power (cold laser), it can be effective by modulating cell function. High-power versions are accompanied by thermal effects.
Depth of Action: Relatively deep. The monochromaticity and coherence of the laser enhance its tissue penetration.
1064nm > 980nm ≈ 810nm (penetration depth ranking in soft tissue). 1064nm can effectively target joints, deep tendons, and ligaments.
Biological effects:
- Promotes ATP synthesis: Enhances cellular energy.
- Regulates reactive oxygen species: Exhibits antioxidant and signal transduction effects.
- Promotes blood circulation (through the release of vasoactive substances such as nitric oxide).
- Anti-inflammatory effect: Reduces pro-inflammatory factors.
- Promotes tissue repair and regeneration: Stimulates fibroblasts and collagen synthesis.
- Nerve repair and analgesia: Regulates nerve excitability.
Main applications:
- Soft tissue injuries: Tendinitis, ligament sprains, muscle strain (accelerates repair)
- Arthritis: Especially deep joint inflammation (e.g., knee arthritis)
- Neuropathic pain: Such as trigeminal neuralgia, postherpetic neuralgia
- Wound healing: Difficult-to-heal wounds, ulcers
- Postoperative recovery: Reduces edema and pain(Another special application is its use after endolifting treatment, where the effect is even better.)
- Sports medicine: Used for rapid recovery and performance enhancement
- Accelerate metabolism, accelerate wound healing, accelerate postoperative recovery, relieve pain, eliminate inflammation, and alleviate sprains caused by exercise
How to Choose?
Choosing Moxibustion Lamp (Infrared Therapy): For those seeking comfort and relaxation: You desire a warm, soothing experience to relieve daily muscle fatigue and stiffness.
For those with pronounced cold symptoms: According to Traditional Chinese Medicine theory, heat therapy can provide direct comfort for pain and aversion to cold caused by “wind-cold-dampness syndrome.”
If you are the spa or salon, you can choose this one.
Choosing Laser Therapy (especially 810nm/1064nm): For those with confirmed inflammation or injury: Such as diagnosed tendinitis (tennis elbow, Achilles tendinitis), ligament injuries, synovitis, etc., laser’s anti-inflammatory and repair-promoting abilities are more targeted.
For those needing treatment for deep tissue problems: Such as knee arthritis, deep hip muscle problems, frozen shoulder, etc., the deep penetration advantage of 1064nm laser is significant.
For those seeking a more “fundamental” treatment effect: You are not satisfied with merely relieving symptoms, but hope to promote tissue self-repair at the cellular level and shorten the course of the disease.
For those sensitive to heat or unsuitable for heat therapy: If the affected area has acute inflammation, fever, or you are intolerant to heat, a non-heating or slightly heating laser is a better choice.
If you are from medical doctors like clinic or hospital, you can choose this one. Also if you want to do treatment results and for personal use, this one is also the best.
In totally, Moxibustion lamps act like “heat lamps,” providing comfort through heat and primarily used for relaxation and relieving symptoms of coldness.
Laser therapy, on the other hand, acts like a “cell charger,” delivering energy to cells through specific wavelengths of light. This initiates repair and anti-inflammatory processes at the cellular level, directly targeting the root cause of the problem for a deeper and more precise effect.
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