Frequently Asked Questions about Infrared Therapy PAIN-X 2000

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Q. Does the PAIN-X-2000 have FDA clearance for Infrared Therapy?
A. Yes, It is cleared by the FDA for minor muscle and joint aches and pains and to increase circulation.

Q. How long do I need to treat an area?
A. Usually about 3 to 10 minutes for each area, depending on problem.

Q. How many times a day can I treat the same area?
A. If you want to treat the same area more than once a day, try to avoid treating the same area within a one half hour period. You can use it as often as you wish throughout the day.
  
Q. How deep does the Infrared penetrate?
A. It will penetrate all the way to the bone. That is the reason we use a higher nm diode than our competition. The higher the nm the deeper the penetration. You can view the depth of each wavelength on the Infrared Therapy Home Page.

Q. Is it harmful to the eyes?
A. No, since it is not a collimated beam it will not harm the eyes. However it is very bright so it is best to keep the eyes closed when using it in that area for sinus pain etc.

Q. Can polychromatic therapy be used in patients with a pace maker?
A. Yes

Q. What is the length of time before the LEDs burn out?
A. Approximately 100,000 hours.

Q. Will infrared therapy help my Avascular necros?
A. AVN is a condition in which the poor blood supply to an area of bone leads to bone death. The head of the femur is often the site. Infrared light therapy would be a benefit to you. Studies show when light therapy breaks through blocked energy, and the light enters and stimulates the cells as photons. The photons are absorbed by the photoreceptors within the cell. Photons strike the damaged tissue including skin, blood, muscle, and bone, and create a cellular response which reduces pain and jump-starts the healing process.
The studies of LED therapy by NASA states: "Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) offer an effective alternative to lasers. These diodes can be made to produce multiple wavelengths, and can be arranged in large, flat arrays allowing treatment of large wounds. Potential benefits to NASA, military, and civilian populations, include treatment of serious burns, crush injuries, non-healing fractures, muscle and bone atrophy, traumatic ischemic wounds, radiation tissue damage, compromised skin grafts, and tissue regeneration."

Q. How is LED light therapy different from laser treatment?
A. LED covers a larger area so it takes less time to treat, LED’s are much safer and once a laser beam enters the skin it is no longer a collimated beam of light so it is not different than an LED but yet costs much more.

Q. Are lasers more effective than LED's for light Therapy?
A. No, In fact the opposite is true. Everyone thinks lasers work better since they cost more when they are simply throwing away money. Once a laser light enters the skin it is no longer a collumated beam of light, it is basically the same as an LED. The advantage of the LED's are that they dispurse light up to 40 degrees at an angle so they cover a larger area. If you use a unit with several LED's you cover a much larger area at a time, which is very important when working with larger muscle groups. An infrared LED will actually penetrate much deeper than a red laser.

Q. What LED's penetrate the deepest?
A. The basic rule is that the higher the nm. or wavelength the deeper the penetration.

Q. Do I need to buy a larger unit to get results?
A. In most cases the answer is no. It is simply going to take you a longer time to treat the area. In some case such as back muscles we recommend the larger units in order to cover a larger area of muscle at one time, just seems to work better. It is also much easier to treat the back with a larger unit instead of a small hand held unit.

Q. Should I buy and AC or DC powered unit?
A. We always recommend the AC power unless you are using the unit out in the field such as for animal use etc. The reason for this is as the battery starts to run down you are going to lose power to the LED's making them a litlle less effective.

Q. Should I buy an FDA cleared unit or one of the cheaper knock off products?
A. You should always buy an FDA cleared product. If they will not show you their FDA clearance then do not buy it. All Devices used to treat the human body for any ailment must legally have FDA clearance. If they FDA catches these companies making and selling illegal medical devices they could actually come and take the unit you purchased from one of these companies.

Q. Can anyone Use the PAIN-X-2000?
A. Yes, since it is cleared by the FDA for over the counter use, anyone can purchase and use our units. Unlike the lasers which can only be used under the supervision of a doctor.

Q. I have an Emerson #500 portable model that has proven to help my tendonitis to my wrist.Will it also help stop the spasms to the levator ani muscle? And is it safe to use on this muscle being so close to the spinal column?
A. It will not do any harm to the spinal column. In fact it has been used to help regenerate nerve fiber.

Q. Are there other uses for Infrared Therapy besides pain?
A. Yes, there are many new uses being discovered daily. In the USA the FDA will not let us advertise those uses for USA since it is only cleared at this time for pain and increased circulation. The other uses may be used outside of the USA. Intended Indications listed on this website reflect regulatory approvals which vary from country to country.Anti-aging indications for PAIN-X 2000 are intended for use outside of the USA only.Wound care indications for PAIN-X 2000 are intended for use outside of the USA only. Medical Disclaimer:The PAIN-X 2000, and devices and services offered at Emerson WorldWide, are not substitutes for regular medical care, for medical assistance and treatment, see your medical doctor, or alternate health care professional.

Q. What does Polychromatic Infrared Diode Therapy and LLLT actually do to relieve pain and inflammation?
A. In simple terms a tiny amount of singlet oxygen is produced as a result of the absorption of the light within the cell This causes a formation of proton gradients across the cell membrane and across the membrane of the mitochondria. This changes the cell membrane permeability to various ions, it also causes changes in mitochondrial membrane permeability leading to increased cellular ATP levels. DNA production is then seen. There are then observed physiological changes such as increased endothelial cell proliferation, increased fibroblast proliferation, etc.

Q. What is the difference between infrared heat treatment(thermal) and infrared light?
A: Infrared heat is just heat that relaxes muscles but has no healing effect. Infrared light penetrates deep and causes changes in the cells that makes the cells do what they should be doing. Such as creating nitric oxide, DNA, MA, and many more things.

Q. How do I know I am buying a legally cleared product by the FDA.
A. Ask the seller to provide you with and FDA clearance number which you can then go to the FDA website and look it up. There are many many companies selling illegal Infrared products right now so beware.

Q. What is the warranty on the PAIN-X-2000 products?
A. We have a 2 year warranty.

Q. Will insurance reimburse me if I purchase the PAINX 2000 unit?
A. In some instances this is true. It depends on your insurance carrier. We have bee notified by customers who have submitted claims to Blue Cross, Blue Shield and Aetna, and they state that they received reimbursement amounts. If you are not sure, contact your insurance company for this information. If you give them copies of the information and a doctor's prescription, and because it is FDA approved, you may receive reimbursement.

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