The four best red light therapy devices Novaalab makes — each built for the area that hurts most: knees, joints, back and feet. Medical-grade 660nm red and 850nm near-infrared light, at home, in 20 minutes a day.
Every red light therapy device below runs the same medical-grade wavelengths. The only difference is the shape — so pick the one that wraps the part of you that hurts.
Knee pain
Arthritis · Post-surgery · Stiff knees
Any joint
Hands · Hips · Shoulders · Wrists
Foot & ankle pain
Neuropathy · Plantar fasciitis · Swollen ankles
Lower back pain
Sciatica · Disc pain · Stiffness
The same red light therapy technology trusted inside a professional NBA recovery room sits inside every Novaalab device above — only wrapped in a form you can use on the sofa, in bed, or at your desk.
Novaalab red light therapy devices are recommended by 100+ health professionals, used by US Veterans, and protected by 5 patents.
Find the right device for my painNovaalab’s red light therapy products support the full spectrum of recovery needs we prioritize for our players throughout the season. The technology is easy to use, durable, and consistently effective, which makes a real difference in the day-to-day demands of player care.
Our guys feel the benefits immediately — there isn’t a day that goes by without players asking to use Novaalab’s recovery tools.Eric WatersDirector of Player Health and Performance, Chicago Bulls
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5 · based on 4,500+ reviews
My order arrived in only a few days. I especially appreciate having a small guide/instruction Manuel came with the knee pad. Thank you so much for that!!
The red light boot from Novaalab is helping my plantar fasciitis and I previously bought the belt for my back. Love these products.
Great customer service. Some of the best I’ve received from any company. Responsive and helpful. I’ve used my red light pad religiously and it has supported my healing from hip and back pain. Highly recommend!
I got my order in a timely manner, and I really appreciated all the details about when I would start feeling relief and details on how to use the product. I really appreciated the follow up as well.
We enjoy the Novaalab red light therapy pad and it is part of our daily regimen. The Novaalab staff has always been responsive, courtesy, and professional I all interactions we have had.
Great product! I have the knee wrap. I felt a difference the following morning after my first use! I have torn cartilage in both knees and am trying to avoid surgery… I can now go up and down steps with little to no pain. Getting in and out of my car is not a painstaking chore anymore and my daily walks are actually enjoyable again.
Based on findings published by OnPoint Neuro (Leal-Junior et al., 2018). Individual results vary.
Find the row that sounds like you.
Cheapest Knee Ultra$269.90 |
 Deep Healing Pad$349.90 |
 Light Boot$369.00 |
 Back Pad$369.00 |
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| Pick me if… | Your knees hurt | Lots of different joints hurt | Your feet burn or ache | Your lower back hurts |
| How you wear it | Wraps round the knee | Lay it on any sore spot | Slide your foot in | Straps round your waist |
| Walk around while using? | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Session length | 20 min | 20 min | 20 min | 15 min |
| Its superpower | Treats the whole joint at once | Most light of the four | Reaches between the toes | Adds heat + massage |
| Rating | 4.9 ★330 reviews | 4.9 ★321 reviews | 4.9 ★303 reviews | 4.8 ★176 reviews |
| Knee Ultra | Deep Healing Pad | Light Boot | Back Pad | |
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| Medical LEDs | 96 | 450 | 170 | 80 |
| Wavelengths | 660 + 850nm | 660 + 850nm | 630/660 + 830/850nm | 660 + 850nm |
| Dimensions | 20.5" × 11" | 16.3" × 7.9" | 13.4" × 5.7" × 8.3" | 50.9" × 11.8" |
| Irradiance | Up to 132 mW/cm² | Up to 150 mW/cm² | Up to 132 mW/cm² | Up to 150 mW/cm² |
| Power | 6000mAh battery, 2h | Mains | Mains | Battery, 5 sessions |
| Certification | FDA-listed, CE, RoHS | FDA-listed Class II, CE, RoHS | CE, RoHS | CE, RoHS |
A heating pad costs $15–$40. The four devices on this page run $269.90 to $369. That difference deserves a direct answer.
A resistive heating element in a fabric casing. It warms the surface of the skin.
All four are FDA-listed Class II medical devices delivering 660nm red and 850nm near-infrared light at up to 150 mW/cm², built to reach the tissue underneath — not just warm the skin above it.
The technology, components and regulatory process are not comparable products.
Short-term relief adds up — heat packs, pain creams, replacement wraps and over-the-counter medication, month after month. Every Novaalab device is a one-time purchase with LEDs rated for 50,000+ hours, whichever of the four you choose.
Four things separate a clinical-grade red light therapy device from a gadget. Use them to compare any brand, not just ours.
660nm red light is absorbed near the surface for skin and superficial tissue; 850nm near-infrared travels deeper to reach joints, muscle and connective tissue. A red light therapy device that offers only one is doing half the job. Every device on this page delivers both.
A high LED count means nothing if output per LED is weak. What matters is irradiance at the skin — measured in mW/cm². Novaalab pads deliver up to 150 mW/cm² at contact, which is why sessions take 20 minutes rather than an hour.
Panels lose most of their power over distance. Wrap and pad designs sit directly on the skin, so the light reaches the tissue instead of the room. That's the reasoning behind TotalKnee360® and TotalFoot360® — they treat the whole joint, not one flat side of it.
Look for FDA listing, CE and RoHS marks, and a warranty long enough to cover LED degradation. Novaalab red light therapy devices are FDA-listed Class II, carry up to a 3-year warranty and use LEDs rated for 50,000+ hours.
There is no single best red light therapy device for every body — the right one is the one that sits directly over your pain. Knee pain or post-surgery recovery: Knee Ultra. Arthritis spread across several joints: Deep Healing Pad. Neuropathy or plantar fasciitis: Light Boot. Lower back and sciatica: Back Pad. If you want one device to cover the widest area, the Deep Healing Pad has the highest LED count of the four.
Most users report noticeable change within the first few weeks of consistent use — 94% of Novaalab customers report pain relief within the first four weeks. Consistency matters far more than session length: 20 minutes, 3–5 times a week, on the same area.
Red light therapy is non-invasive and has no known long-term negative side effects. Some users notice mild redness or dryness with overuse. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking photosensitizing medication, or have a history of skin cancer, speak to your healthcare provider before starting.
Pick the red light therapy device built for where it hurts. Free US shipping, 60 days to change your mind, and up to a 3-year warranty.
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