Saunas and warm controlled warm temperatures are one of the most natural forms of pain relief. Why take pain killers when you can simply sweat the pain away. Infrared saunas, in particular, radiate a heat that penetrates joints, muscles, tissues, and increases circulation as well as speeds up the flow of oxygen flow. This, in turn, reduces the soreness typically felt on nerve endings and soothes over muscle spasms. Basically, a sauna helps your body help itself in a natural way. 

Infrared saunas, in particular, radiate a heat that penetrates joints, muscles, tissues, and increases circulation as well as speeds up the flow of oxygen flow.

One of the chief benefits of warming your muscles is the increase in acute flexibility. While not everyone may have the goal of doing splits, an increase in flexibility also leads to improved joint mobility, less friction, and less stiffness.   

Overall, infrared saunas have long shown positive results in pain management therapy for any number of ailments. For those suffering from Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), Rheumatoid Arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis, Fibromyalgia infrared sauna can prove to be a natural pain reliever when coupled along with respective treatments.

Finally, a relaxing sauna can sooth not only physical but emotional pain as well. Doctors concur that psychosomatic issues have a direct effect on our physiological wellbeing. Relaxing procedures like a sauna have been known to statistically lower anger and stress.

For those suffering from Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), Rheumatoid Arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis, Fibromyalgia infrared sauna can prove to be a natural pain reliever when coupled along with respective treatments.

Stress often goes hand in hand with high blood pressure, which sauna therapy can also help alleviate. Some saunas have shown a reduction in systolic and diastolic blood pressure. These are important factors in maintaining a healthy heart. Studies show that repeated infrared sauna treatments can improve weakened blood vessel function in patients with high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol. 

Some tips to keep in mind when going in for a sauna session is to keep hydrated and set time limits. It’s important to be properly hydrated because a sauna detoxification process can include up 80 – 85% water in the form of sweat. So compensating for lost water is key.  

Studies show that repeated infrared sauna treatments can improve weakened blood vessel function in patients with high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol. 

Even though saunas are not by any means a brutal experience, be sure to also set appropriate time limits in order to avoid exhaustion. If you’re new to this form of therapy, consider starting with a shorter session to give your body time to adapt. After a few sessions, gradually begin to increase your time. The optimal time to work towards is 40 minutes.  Enjoy your sessions and be healthy!

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