At Hays County Physical Therapy and Wellness, we support women through every season of life, from the early postpartum months to perimenopause, menopause, and beyond.
And here’s what we hear again and again:
You want to feel strong.
You want to feel energized.
You want to feel confident in your body again.
But when your hormones shift, sleep is disrupted, stress builds up, and your body feels different than it used to, it can start to feel like your recovery takes longer and your energy runs out faster.
That is where red light therapy can be a powerful tool.
It is not a quick fix and it is not a replacement for movement, strength training, nutrition, or physical therapy. But when used intentionally, red light therapy for women can support healing, reduce inflammation, improve recovery, and help you feel more like yourself again.
What Is Red Light Therapy and How Does It Work?
Red light therapy uses specific wavelengths of red and near infrared light that penetrate the skin and reach deeper tissues like muscles, joints, and connective tissue.
Instead of heating the area, the light works at a cellular level.
Inside your cells are mitochondria, often called the body’s “energy centers.” These mitochondria help produce the energy your muscles and tissues need to repair and recover. Red light therapy helps support that process.
Potential benefits of red light therapy include:
- Improved circulation to muscles and joints
- Reduced inflammation
- Improved tissue repair and healing
- Faster recovery after workouts and daily activity
- Support for nervous system regulation and relaxation
This matters even more during stages of life when hormones are shifting and your body is working harder to recover.
Red Light Therapy for Postpartum Recovery
The postpartum season can be overwhelming physically and emotionally. Even when birth goes smoothly, the body is still healing. Sleep is disrupted. Hormones change quickly. Your pelvic floor and core are rebuilding.
Red light therapy may support postpartum recovery by:
- Encouraging tissue healing in the pelvic floor and abdominal wall
- Reducing inflammation and soreness from feeding, holding, and carrying
- Supporting recovery alongside pelvic floor physical therapy
- Offering gentle support during a time when energy is limited
At Hays County Physical Therapy and Wellness, red light therapy is often used as a supportive add on to pelvic floor rehab. It is not meant to replace the work of physical therapy, but it can help your body respond more efficiently during recovery.
Red Light Therapy for Perimenopause Symptoms
Perimenopause can feel confusing. Many women notice fatigue, slower recovery, joint stiffness, sleep changes, and aches that seem to appear out of nowhere.
Hormonal changes during perimenopause can increase inflammation and affect how well your body bounces back after physical stress.
Red light therapy for perimenopause may help by:
- Supporting muscle and joint recovery
- Reducing inflammation linked to stiffness and soreness
- Helping women recover from strength training more comfortably
- Supporting nervous system balance, which can impact sleep and energy
When combined with strength training, mobility work, massage, and physical therapy, red light therapy can help women stay consistent with the habits that protect their long term health.
Red Light Therapy for Menopause and Longevity
After menopause, the focus often shifts toward longevity, strength, independence, and quality of life.
Lower estrogen levels can impact muscle mass, joint comfort, circulation, and recovery time.
Red light therapy for menopause can support women by:
- Improving circulation to muscles and joints
- Reducing chronic aches and stiffness
- Supporting tissue health and recovery
- Making movement feel more accessible and sustainable
At this stage, consistency matters more than intensity. Red light therapy can help your body feel more capable so you can keep moving, keep building strength, and keep doing the things you love.
A Recovery Tool, Not a Shortcut
We are very intentional about how we use red light therapy. It works best when paired with:
- Physical therapy (pelvic health and orthopedic)
- Strength and resistance training
- Assisted stretching and massage
- Good nutrition and hydration
- Stress management and rest
Think of red light therapy as something that supports your body’s ability to respond to the work you are already doing, not something that replaces it.
Why We Offer Red Light Therapy at Hays County Physical Therapy and Wellness
We believe women deserve care that evolves with them.
Red light therapy fits our approach because it is:
- Non invasive and gentle
- Supportive across different life stages
- A great complement to physical therapy and movement based care
- Designed to help women feel better so they can stay active
Whether you are healing postpartum, navigating perimenopause, or focused on aging well, red light therapy may be a helpful part of your wellness plan.
Ready to See If Red Light Therapy Is Right for You?
We will talk through your current stage of life, what you are experiencing, and which tools will best support your recovery, strength, and long term vitality.
Because women’s health is not one size fits all, and your care should not be either.