Serfory Infrared Lamp, 150W Near Infrared Light Therapy with Stand Sturdy, Adjustable Red Light Heat Lamp Intensity & Angle, Red Light Therapy Bulb for Body Neck Shoulder Joints Back Pain Relief

I bought this lamp for the benefits of red light therapy, most importantly it’s anti-inflammatory abilities. I wanted to use this on my joints, abdomen, thyroid, face, and back. The design of this lamp is perfect for all of those different areas. You can see in the photos that it has three different joints where it bends. This allows you to angle the lamp in many different directions so that it aligns with any part of your body. You’re supposed to sit quite close to red light and the different joints in the frame allow you to angle if just right to transition to any part of the body you would like.The lamp head itself is also generous. It can shine on my whole face or the length of my back without having to shift or move to reach everything. There is a small amount of heat that comes off of the bulb which is an added bonus if, like me, you live in a place that can have very cold winters! The light combined with the heat is calming, almost like sitting in the sun. I also get a boost of energy after I use this. I initially intended to make this a part of my evening routine, but I have since changed that up to the morning with the boost I get from it. It’s nothing huge, but a gentle little buzz in energy after use.It has a slight buzzing sound while in use. I expected that as I’ve heard the same sound from various kinds of lamps. It doesn’t bother me at all, but something to keep in mind. There is also a bit of assembly requires. I expected to just have to screw in the bulb, if that, but there’s a little bit more to it than that. I was initially uncomfortable with that, something about assembling something electric made me nervous! But all seems to be operating just fine and it’s ultimately no big deal. Red light therapy devices can get quite expensive and that wasn’t feasible for me. This lamp is a wonderful alternative for those on a budget but looking to incorporate red light therapy.

It works magically for all kinds of pain for me and my partner. We also use it to keep food warm while cooking a big meal

Skin feels very comfortable. Much better than what I bought before. Works as advertised. Worked much faster than I expected. Assembly was very easy. The light helps relieve my joint pain. Lying in bed and letting this light take care of my joints makes me feel relaxed and in a good mood. I will definitely be using it daily.

I was contacted by the company the same day I posted the initial review. Shila was very cordial and quickly sent me not only a replacement lamp but also a couple of extra free bulbs. Shila also mentioned that they are examining the design to prevent that kind of problem in the future.Overall, I would say that despite the problem I had, which could very well be of random nature, the company worked hard to fix it and made the whole experience very pleasant. They seem committed to provide excellent customer support. Kudos to them.As for the actual effect of the lamp on my joints, the effects so far have been very good, with substantial reduction in pain. (I used infra-red lamps a lot when I was a young athlete, so I knew what to expect). And the flexible stand makes it easy to find an appropriate position. Of course, your mileage may vary.I can't speak of long term reliability yet, but for now I updated the overall rating to four stars. The original problem being the reason for not giving it five. I'll update this review in the future if I deem necessary.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Original review:Disappointed. It was good while it worked, but it stopped working with a burning smell after 2 uses.Received it Friday. Assembled it and used it Friday night and Saturday night, with good results as far as pain relief goes. But this Sunday when I turned it on for the first time the lamp turned off after a few seconds. Tried the infra red bulb on a different stand and it worked fine. Moved it back to the product's stand and turned it on again. This time I felt a strong smell of rubber burning. Upon further examination I identified that the smell was coming from the wire plug.. It was very very hot, to the point that a bubble formed on the plug (see picture).I'm posting this experience hoping that the company can send me a replacement stand so I can use the device again and update this review.

UPDATE: I had an issue, and emailed, and they got back to me right away and fixed the problem. I was really surprised because most companies just blow you off, you know? So If I could add a sixth star I would. :)Only non-ideal thing is the screw at the bottom of the lamp didn't screw in totally. It still seems secure. Shipped fast, arrived fine. the customer service did respond to me quickly also when I emailed a question.The lamp is definitely helping. I can feel it does go deep into the skin, and I'm using it for arthritis. Use goggles if you might accidentally look at it, it can harm your eyes.I think it's easier to move and place than just the cheap bulb on the metal clamp version and I think it's safer because nothing can fall. the base is sturdy so it won't tip over.This is my first experience with an infrared lamp. I got it because of reading the info by Dr. Wilson about how it helps. I don't use it to sweat, because you'd need a lot more lamps and an enclosure to do that.I've been using it a few times a day, and plan to continue. Beware only to use it for a short time on your face and I think on your body you can do longer, but just be careful to stay 10-12 inches away and move if you feel anything getting too hot. Def don't fall asleep with this on. I wear the goggles so I can make sure the light is hitting the right area and I keep a ruler so I can more or less measure the distance from my body to the light.