Some of the positive effect of FIR

The following are just some of the generally-accepted therapeutic effects of far infrared heat (from Therapeutic Heat & Cold,4th Ed., edited by J. Lehmann, M.D. & W. Wilkins):


Collagen tissues increase in extensibility needed for repair & recovery of injuries involving ligaments, joint capsules, tendons, fasciae & synovium;
Joint stiffness decrease in thickened connective tissues for greater flexibility and full range of muscular motion;
Muscle spasms are relieved with the heating of muscle fibers;
Pain is relieved through increased endorphin production & dilation of blood vessels brought about by direct heat application on tissues & nerves;
Blood flow is increased by inducing expansion of capillaries promoting quick muscle recovery;
Inflammation is arrested
Reported Therapeutic Benefits of Far Infrared Energy

Great success has been reported with the use of far infrared treatment for the following:

Arthritis (TMJ, traumatic, gouty, rheumatoid & DJD)
muscle spasms
lower back pain
adhesions
compression fracture
spinal cord shock
muscle tension
post-exercise muscle pain
shoulder pain & stiffness
bursitis
whiplash
menopause
rheumatism
gastro enteric problem
sinsomnia


More provocative results have been reported with the use of far infrared treatment for the following:

cancer of the tongue reversed
burn relief, healing & less scarring
high blood pressure
coronary artery disease
gouty arthritis
low blood pressure
short-term memory
cancer therapy
cerebral hemorrhage
soft tissue injury from auto accident
exposure to toxic electromagnetic fields
acute & chronic arthritis
rheumatoid arthritis
menopause symptoms
arteriosclerosis & hypertension

A long list of potential benefits which later I will try to summarize.
Note: I am not the expert in INFRARED Technology. All the informations gathered is mainly driven by my own interest on the potential use of FAR infra RED technologies as supportive therapy.