The effect of infrared rays on the body is associated with a variety of healing responses in which tissue is being repaired. Success reported with Infrared treatments by Japanese researchers in Musculoskeletal cases include : TMJ Accel-Decel Injury Sequelae Traumatic Arthritis Brain Contusion -accelerated healing Low Back Pain relieved Muscle Spasms -reduced or eliminated Disc Protrusion-related Neuralgia Brain Contusion -accelerated healing Tight Shoulders -relaxed Muscle Tension -relaxed Bursitis -eliminated Shoulder Pain -relieved or eliminated Spinal Cord Shock -reversed Post-exercise Muscle Pain Arthritis: Gouty, Rheumatoid - each substantially relieved or improved "Medical practitioners make use of Infrared radiant heat to treat sprains, bursitis, peripheral vascular diseases, arthritis and muscle pain,” according to McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology. This dome was bought brand new and used only a few times. It would compliment any homeopathic treatment plan as well as any massage or chiropractic setting Sturdy design and in pristine condition - owner's user manual included. This dome retails brand new for $1600.00 ~ asking $800.00 OBO