TDP lamps as a primary factor of interaction with the human body use infrared radiation. Heating the body with infrared light is a very safe way of therapy, as long as we follow basic, common-sense safety rules. There are also very few contraindications to this type of treatment. In the following article, you will find everything you need to know before starting TDP lamp therapy (or any other infrared lamp therapy).
Table of contents:
1) Contraindications for TDP lamps, or who should not undergo the treatment
2) Infrared radiation and chronic diseases
3) Rules for safe use of TDP lamps
4) Summary
Contraindications for TDP lamps, or who should not undergo the treatment
The contraindications for using TDP lamps are the same as for using any type of infrared lamp for heating. Such therapies should be avoided by: pregnant women, people with cardiovascular diseases, especially heart diseases, seriously ill, very weak, or exhausted by the disease. In case of any doubts about whether TDP lamp therapy is suitable for you, it is best to consult a doctor or therapist.
Infrared radiation and chronic diseases
Heating with a lamp should never be treated as a substitute for standard treatment in the treatment of chronic diseases. Treatment should be continued according to recommended medical procedures, and TDP lamp irradiation should be treated as a supplement to conventional treatment.
Rules for safe use of TDP lamps
The following tips will allow you to safely use TDP lamps, whether you use them in a clinic or at home.
Beware of the hot head!
When working with a TDP lamp, it is always important to remember that its head significantly heats up after a few minutes of intense work. Therefore, avoid direct contact with the head, as it can cause burns.
Don't be caught off guard!
The TDP lamp takes about 7 minutes to heat up to the appropriate temperature. After this time, you can direct the head to the area you want to irradiate and start the treatment. However, this means that right after turning on the lamp, it is not yet hot, but after a few minutes, it can burn us if we touch the mineral plate. So let's not be caught off guard and remember that although the lamp was cold a moment ago, it doesn't mean it still is.
Distance of the lamp from the body
The TDP lamp head should be placed at a safe distance from the body. In order to avoid possible burns, it should not be brought closer than 20 cm from the skin. Stable base Always place the TDP lamp on a stable surface - the floor, and in the case of smaller desk lamps - on a desk or table. Desk TDP lamps should not be placed, for example, on a bed to warm up a person lying next to it. A lamp on a soft surface can easily tip over, and then the heated head may cause burns.
Duration of treatment
Infrared radiation produced by the TDP lamp is not as intense as infrared radiation produced by other lamps, so the duration of the treatment can be longer. It is usually recommended to perform the treatment for 20 to 30 minutes.
Nap during heating
There is nothing wrong with taking a nap while relaxing under a heating lamp. However, it is recommended that someone else is nearby to watch over you and to set the timer on the lamp for the preferred treatment time.
Area of irradiation
Some therapists do not recommend using an infrared lamp to emit radiation on the head area. However, there are no contraindications for using a therapeutic lamp for irradiation on other areas of the body.
Summary
To sum up, the use of TDP lamps has very few contraindications. Pregnant women, people with cardiovascular diseases (especially heart diseases), and people in a severe or exhausted state due to illness should avoid using heating lamps. If we remember the basic safety recommendations for the treatment, especially that the lamp head heats up during the procedure, we can enjoy the amazing effects of the mineral infrared lamp without any concerns.
