Red light therapy is gaining attention as a non drug option for joint and muscle pain, but what does the research actually say? This evidence based guide breaks down how it may help women 35 and older in perimenopause and menopause, where the science is strongest, and what to realistically expect.

At the time, I was thinking about biomechanics, core stability, posture, stress, diet, inflammation, autoimmunity, and movement patterns. Those factors absolutely matter, and they are still part of how I practice today. But I did not yet fully understand how much fluctuating and declining estrogen in perimenopause and menopause can directly affect the musculoskeletal system.