Market Trends of Far Infrared Therapy Device Industry
Pain Management Segment Expected to Witness Significant Growth Over the Forecast Period
The pain management segment is expected to witness significant growth over the forecast period owing to factors such as the rising burden of arthritis, fibromyalgia, chronic back pain, neuropathy pain, and other sports injuries among the population and new product launches by key players.
Increasing rates of arthritis, muscle pain, and other chronic pain ailments are the leading causes of chronic pain, physical and functional impairment, and loss of quality of life. This is expected to boost demand for non-invasive pain relief solutions, such as FIR therapy devices, fueling the market’s growth. For instance, an article published in Healio Rheumatology in July 2023 projected that over 800 million individuals globally were expected to suffer from lower back pain by 2050. Thus, with the expected increase in low back pain cases, the demand for far infrared therapy devices, like mats and mattresses, is likely to increase in the market as the heat from these devices aids muscle relaxation and tension reduction, offering immediate back pain relief and driving the market’s growth.
Furthermore, numerous studies have evaluated the efficacy of far infrared therapy for musculoskeletal pain relief. For instance, a December 2023 article published in the Evidence for Self-Medication Journal noted that far infrared therapy effectively targets deep tissue layers inaccessible to direct radiation. This approach not only alleviates pain and inflammation but may also reduce reliance on pharmacotherapy, which can have side effects while simultaneously promoting the body's natural healing. Such findings are likely to boost the adoption of far infrared therapy devices for musculoskeletal disorders, driving the segment’s growth.
Similarly, a study on the DAZZEON αSleep far-infrared blanket, published in the MDPI Journal in September 2024, highlighted its benefits on sleep, blood pressure, vascular health, muscle function, pain, inflammation, and fatigue. The study underscored the blanket's role in enhancing blood circulation and alleviating muscle pain.
In addition to the above context, researchers noted that a 14-day consecutive use of the DAZZEON αSleep far-infrared blanket led to improved blood circulation, reduced vascular age and arterial stiffness, alleviated muscle pain, enhanced sleep quality, and boosted muscle strength and reaction time. Such pronounced benefits suggest a growing adoption of far infrared therapy blankets for pain management, further propelling segment growth.
Therefore, with the growing burden of lower back pain among the population and the rising number of research studies, the segment studied is expected to grow over the forecast period.
North America Expected to Hold a Significant Market Share Over the Forecast Period
North America is expected to witness significant growth in the far infrared therapy devices market owing to factors such as the growing burden of arthritis, chronic pain, and sports injuries, increasing awareness about skincare, innovations in infrared technology, and the new product launches by key players.
Musculoskeletal diseases in the United States, exacerbated by an aging demographic, are causing increasing health and economic challenges. Hence, the rising burden of arthritis is anticipated to propel the demand for far infrared therapy devices to reduce inflammation and alleviate pain. For instance, an April 2024 article published in Cureus highlighted that US researchers found a consistent rise in arthritis prevalence. This increase is linked to the aging population and lifestyle choices, including sedentary habits and obesity. It further highlighted that arthritis impacted over 58 million adults in the United States in 2022.
In addition to the above context, researchers projected that 78 million adults in the United States would be living with arthritis by 2040. Thus, the high burden of arthritis is likely to spur the demand for far infrared therapy devices in managing arthritis and inflammation, as far infrared heat can help alleviate joint stiffness by relaxing muscles and reducing tensions, enhancing blood flow, and promoting healing. Hence, it is anticipated to propel market growth over the forecast period.
Furthermore, there is a growing trend of sports-related injuries, particularly affecting the knee, shoulder, ankle, and tendons in the United States. With the rising frequency of these injuries, the demand is escalating for rapid pain relief, which further propels the demand for effective far infrared therapy devices as these help in decreasing swelling and inflammation, promoting faster recovery. For instance, according to the April 2024 report by Sports Medicine Statistics, the United States experiences around 8.6 million sports-related injuries annually. Annual sports-related concussions in the United States range from 1.6 to 3.8 million, predominantly affecting high school football players. Thus, rising sports injuries are expected to propel the adoption of far infrared therapy devices that enhance blood flow to injured areas, delivering more oxygen to support healing among sportspersons over the forecast period.
Therefore, owing to factors such as the rising burden of arthritis and sports injuries among the population in North America, the regional market is expected to grow over the forecast period.
