Does the LightStim for Pain help to relieve fibromyalgia pain?

As many of you will know, I am currently going through a treatment course of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT). One of the triggers for my fibromyalgia pain is staying in the same position and so it goes without saying that sitting in the chamber for an hour and a half during HBOT has unfortunately seen an increase in my pain, particularly across my neck and shoulders.

I personally don’t use painkillers (for a few reasons) and therefore rely on more natural options for pain relief. Therefore when I was contacted and asked if I would like to try the LightStim for Pain* I felt like it was perfect timing; I knew it would be put to good use over the coming weeks.

I was really interested to see if the LightStim for Pain would help to relieve my fibromyalgia pain. Keep reading to find out the results.

What is the LightStim for Pain & how does it work?

The LightStim for Pain is an FDA approved handheld device that uses patented LED light therapy to ease pain and reduce inflammation in the body. The technology was developed by NASA (which immediately piqued my curiosity) and the LightStim for Pain is the only device for home use that uses this Multi-Wave Technology™. It is the same device that many physios and physicians use on their patients to help accelerate healing.

The hand-held device emits UV-free light that energizes and stimulates the body’s natural ability to heal by delivering oxygen and nutrients to tissues in need of repair. In the process, it helps to reduce inflammation, reduce stiffness and relieve arthritic pain, muscle and joint pain.

The device also warms muscles much more deeply than a heat pad, which helps them to relax. It is temporary relief and you will get the most benefit from using the device on a regular basis. The good news is that you can use the LightStim for Pain as often as needed.

How do you use the LightStim for Pain?

The device is incredibly simple to use. You plug it into the mains and press the switch to turn it on. You then gently place the LightStim for Pain against clean, dry skin on the area you wish to treat, holding it in place for 5 to 30 minutes. When you feel relief you can then move on to a new area.

As I mentioned above, it is safe to use the LightStim for Pain as often as desired. The device is fitted with a safety feature and will automatically shut off after 30 minutes, but you can simply turn it on again. Once you are finished using the device, you simply press the same switch as before to turn it off.

There is an app that you can download to use alongside the device, which has a timer and access to support but I haven’t found it necessary, to be honest.

My thoughts on the LightStim for Pain

I have been using the LightStim for Pain for around a month now and I have to say I was impressed from the first use. I use it most frequently around my neck and shoulders but I have also used it on my hips and lower back. It’s my ‘go-to’ solution anytime I am in pain because it works well and it gives me relief after only a few minutes.

It hasn’t replaced my heat pad (which I am also obsessed with) but I feel the two complement each other well as they have different uses. I use my heat pad to help keep me relaxed and for comfort, while I focus on a specific area to treat pain with the LightStim for Pain.

The LightStim for Pain is way more effective at treating pain than a simple heat pad and I guess this is because it penetrates deep into the muscles and actually causes physiological changes that promote healing.

And it’s not just me who has seen benefit from the LightStim for Pain. When I visited Copenhagen, I left the device with my mum and she found it to be effective too. In fact, anyone who has complained of the slightest ache or pain while at my house has been offered the use of the LightStim for Pain. Of course, for the best results it needs to be used regularly but so far I’ve only ever had positive responses about its use.

As a side note, I left it with my mum as I literally got it the day previous to travelling to Copenhagen and I wasn’t sure whether it would work there due to the difference in voltage compared to the UK. However, if I had taken two minutes to properly read through the information leaflet that came with it, I would have learned that the LightStim for Pain automatically adjusts to the correct voltage for any country in the world. How neat is that?!

It’s therefore perfect for travel and I will definitely be taking it with me on future travels. It comes with a neat little pouch, which you can see in the photo above, that is perfect for this use. It’s easy to take with you and you can use it anywhere there is a power supply.

One of the interesting benefits I have found from using the LightStim for Pain is that I am slowly learning where the source of my pain stems from. Like most of you are probably thinking, my first response was, “This is a small device, I’m going to have to use the thing all over.” As I am sure you are more than aware, fibromyalgia pain is widespread. However, I am learning which areas are best to place the Lightstim for Pain on to get the best overall relief.

I guess one of the biggest downsides for me is the fact that you have to hold the device in place. It’s not an issue for many areas and there are even areas where I’m comfortable enough to lean against the device while in bed or on the sofa to keep it in place hands-free.

But being a bit of a sensitive soul, sometimes this is uncomfortable, which is a bit counter-productive so I do need to hold it. On the plus side, the LightStim for Pain is easy to grip and is incredibly lightweight. Plus the fact that it works so well is more than enough to balance this out for me.

I started this post with the question, “Does the LightStim for Pain help to relieve fibromyalgia pain?” For me, the answer is a most definite yes. The LightStim for Pain is an investment but one I personally feel is worth it; I wouldn’t be without it now! You can purchase the LightStim for Pain from Amazon UK*
and Amazon US*.

What are your thoughts on this product? Is it something that you would be interested in trying? Let me know in the comments below.

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* I was sent the Lightstim for Pain in exchange for my honest and unbiased feedback. All opinions are 100% my own. This post contains affiliate links (read my full disclosure policy here).