Why Near Infrared is better than FIR and US

All of the clear plastics used for pump tubes are ~95% transparent to NIR as well. I wrapped my flexible NIR pad around my pump tube and use it while pumping.

The pad I have doesn’t generate much heat; it just barely gets warm to the touch.

Look here: 3MHZ SoundCare System By ORESHNIK

Would it still penetrate through the plastic? NIR doesn’t penetrate much . Do you include fir as well?

Yes. No.

I had never heard of shockwave before, thanks for the clear explanation 32quarters.

Also, Itouchedyou69 you might find this comparison useful.

NIR (Near-Infrared Radiation):
-Wavelength: 700–1400 nm.
-Penetration Depth: Typically 2–4 cm in soft tissue under optimal conditions.
-Mechanism: NIR interacts less with water and is absorbed more by chromophores like hemoglobin and cytochromes, allowing deeper penetration. It’s commonly used for photobiomodulation, imaging, and therapeutic applications.

FIR (Far-Infrared Radiation):
-Wavelength: 15–1000 µm (commonly 3–100 µm in therapeutic devices).
-Penetration Depth: Generally up to 0.1–0.2 cm (a few millimeters).
-Mechanism: FIR is strongly absorbed by water molecules in the skin and subcutaneous tissue, resulting in surface heating rather than deep tissue penetration.

Key Points:
-NIR penetrates deeper than FIR due to its shorter wavelength and reduced interaction with water.
-FIR is more surface-focused, promoting superficial heating and improving circulation at shallow depths.

I’ve now been on RED/NIR for about a year now 30 min a day everyother day or so and no issues. I feel bad that Solvay never came back here, he has helped so many of us!

Hi kansasontop!

What are the most noticeable effects you’ve experienced with NIR? For me, for example: improved vascularization, firmer skin, and more frequent erections.