Physical exercise can casue pain, which infrared sauna can help

Infrared Sauna and Pain Relief

The most commonly discussed Infrared sauna benefits are generally detoxification, weight loss, and relaxation. However, what about pain relief? Can a sauna help ease the pain of certain medical conditions/issues?

The answer is absolutely, and we’re here to tell you why.

One of the top reasons customers purchase Health Mate infrared saunas is to achieve numerous health benefits. That includes natural pain relief. We hear amazing testimonials from customers who are thriving after incorporating an infrared sauna into their lives. So, why not experience the amazing results yourself?

What kinds of pain can infrared sauna help with?

Our saunas are beneficial for those who are experiencing issues, including:

  • Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) & Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)
  • Peripheral arterial disease (PAD)
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Other forms of chronic pain

Our saunas utilize a series of near, mid, and far-infrared waves that penetrate various levels of the skin, tissue, muscle, and bones. Additionally, each wavelength targets different parts of the body and comes with its own unique health benefits.

Health Mate Sauna has been manufacturing infrared saunas longer than anyone in the world. That means we can safely say that our products will make a difference in your life by using advanced natural pain relief methods.

Other conditions that an infrared sauna may assist with pain management:

  • Lupus
  • Polymyalgia Rheumatica
  • Lyme disease
  • Depression
  • Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
  • Interstitial Cystitis
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Pain Management Studies

Infrared saunas have proven to be an effective modality in order to help with pain relief from various medical conditions. However, if you are experiencing certain medical conditions and aren’t sure how you may react to sauna use, consult a medical professional prior to use.

Proper pain management, in large part, has a lot to do with which solutions you are introducing to your body. Read on for common medical conditions and issues that an infrared sauna can relieve or improve.

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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) & Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that affects a wide variety of bodily systems.

According to mayoclinic.org:

“Rheumatoid arthritis occurs when your immune system mistakenly attacks your own body’s tissues…unlike the wear-and-tear damage of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis affects the lining of your joints, causing a painful swelling that can eventually result in bone erosion and joint deformity.”

Additionally, Ankylosing Spondylitis, or Bechterew’s disease, is a type of autoimmune disease that is more localized to the spine.

“Ankylosis” means fused bones or other hard tissue. “Spondylitis” means inflammation in your spinal bones or vertebrae. Severe cases can leave your spine hunched.

Astoundingly, more than 1 million people in America have RA, and roughly 300,000 have AS.

How a Sauna Can Help

Evidence shows us that infrared sauna therapy can assist with minimizing pain and discomfort from RA & AS.

Interestingly, one study published in the National Library of Medicine showcases that “pain and stiffness decreased clinically, and improvements were statistically significant (p < 0.05 and p < 0.001 in RA and AS patients, respectively) during an IR session. Fatigue also decreased. Both RA and AS patients felt comfortable on average during and especially after treatment.

Taking part in regular infrared sauna sessions may be able to improve the quality of life by helping to minimize the pain from these medical conditions.

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Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)

Also known as Peripheral vascular disease, PAD is caused by the narrowing of the arteries which then limits the amount of blood flow. In the case where blood flow and oxygen are limited to extremities, including the legs, walking and other movement becomes painful.

How a Sauna Can Help

One study published by the American College of Cardiology found that “waon therapy (or soothing warm therapy) improved symptoms, status, and blood flow in patients with PAD.”

Also, evidence showed after infrared sauna therapy, people walked further and with less pain.

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Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia, also known as fibrositis, is a neurologic issue that causes muscle pain throughout the entire body.

According to a report from mayoclinic.com,

“symptoms often begin after an event, such as physical trauma, surgery, infection, or significant psychological stress. In other cases, symptoms gradually accumulate over time with no single triggering event.”

How a Sauna Can Help

While there is currently no cure for fibromyalgia, one of the best ways to help minimize the pain, manage inflammation and alleviate symptoms is by utilizing the power of an infrared sauna.

An article published in the National Library of Medicine states says

“…there was a significant inverse association between the frequency of sauna bathing and the level of C-reactive protein…C-reactive protein is a leading blood marker of systemic inflammation.”

Additionally, there is another closely related inflammatory medical condition called chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). One other study shows that sauna therapy, for those experiencing CFS, “repeated thermal therapy may be a promising method for the treatment of CFS”

How Health Mate Can Help Manage Your Pain

It’s proven that heat therapy is a natural pain reliever and can assist with pain management for a variety of medical conditions.

An important thing to keep in mind is that there are different kinds of heat you are subjecting your body to. Not all saunas are made the same. While any sauna can make you sweat, many manufacturers use heaters that heat to unsafe levels and have not been fully tested to ensure they are optimal for human use.

Health Mate infrared saunas utilize patented Tecoloy heaters to deliver 360 degrees of dual wave heat with up to 40% deeper penetration, the fastest to temperature heat time, all while emitting low EMF levels, and are the safest in the industry.

When looking for effective pain management, look no further than Health Mate. Call or contact us online for more information.