Infrared lamp
Superficial infrared heat to relax muscles and prepare tissue before massage or exercise.
The infrared lamp is a passive superficial heat treatment, with no electrical current and no needles. It offers gentle support for muscle relaxation and circulation, most often used to prepare the tissue before massage, manual therapy, or exercise.
Price: 7,00 €
How it works
The infrared lamp uses infrared light to superficially warm the skin and underlying tissue, with no electrical current at all and no needles. The heat dilates surface blood vessels, stimulates local circulation, and helps muscles relax before further work.
It's a mild, preparatory treatment. Infrared heat works at the surface; electrotherapy and dry needling go deeper, to specific structures or a trigger point. That's why the infrared lamp is most often used as a warm-up before massage, manual therapy, or exercise, or on its own for mild relaxation with general tension.
The infrared lamp is a good choice when you're not yet sure whether you need a deeper, more targeted treatment — the therapist often uses it as a first assessment step, before suggesting manual therapy, dry needling, or electrotherapy.
Treatment steps
- 1Assessing the area and checking for contraindications to heat
- 2Exposing the skin to infrared light at a safe distance
- 3A short treatment, often as preparation for another therapy
Who it's for
Often combined with
Therapeutic massage
Classic and sports massage for relaxation, general recovery, and preventing tension.
30,00 € – 60,00 €
Electrotherapy
Ultrasound, TENS, magnetotherapy and other currents for fast pain and inflammation relief, without medication.
7,00 € – 10,00 €
Manual therapy
Hands-on joint and soft-tissue mobilization for pain and stiffness that exercise alone won't fix.
27,00 €Frequently asked questions
Is the infrared lamp enough to resolve pain on its own?
On its own it works only superficially and mildly — for more pronounced pain or inflammation it's usually combined with electrotherapy, manual therapy, or dry needling.
Does the infrared lamp feel unpleasant?
No, you'll feel comfortable warmth on the skin, with no tingling or discomfort.
How long does the treatment last?
Usually about ten minutes, either on its own or as preparation before another treatment.
Can I come in just for the infrared lamp, without another therapy?
Yes, it can be booked on its own for mild relaxation, though it's more often used as preparation alongside another treatment.
Are there conditions where the infrared lamp isn't recommended?
Yes, for example acute inflammation with fever, an open wound, or impaired heat sensation on the skin — let the therapist know if this applies to you.
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