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Posted on: 29 January 2021

If your doctor recommends you use heat to soothe your aching joints and muscles, but you can't tolerate high indoor or outdoor temperatures, try an infrared sauna treatment instead. Infrared heat doesn't increase a room's temperature, which may be more comfortable for you. Learn more about infrared sauna heat and its treatments below.

How Does Infrared Sauna Heat Work?

Traditional saunas warm up the air by creating excessive heat in the room. The temperature may increase to an uncomfortable level. For some people, the heat can be too much to bear. Infrared heat doesn't make the environment uncomfortable for you, however.

Infrared heat is unique in a number of innovative ways. The source of infrared heat comes from special lamps or lights placed inside a small room or housing. The lamps create or emit a soothing but safe light that penetrates your skin. Instead of warming the air, the heat warms your body.

Infrared sauna heat can be used to treat a number of issues, including sore muscles and achy joints. The sauna may also improve the blood circulation in your body. Some saunas address issues of the skin, such as acne and lost elasticity. Depending on the type of infrared sauna you use for services, you may experience many other health benefits over time.

If you think infrared sauna treatment may work for you, prepare for your appointment now.

How Do You Prepare for Your Sauna Treatment?

Although infrared sauna treatment is relatively safe to undergo, you may need to be aware of some things. If you're dehydrated in any way, you should consume water and other clear liquids prior to your treatment. As with any light or heat source, warm temperatures may make you sweat. Along with other problems, sweating may dehydrate your body even further. 

Also, consult a sauna specialist directly before you schedule your treatment. A specialist may need to ask you questions about your health beforehand. Your answers may help a specialist design a treatment time that works best for you and your body's needs.

For example, if you only need to soothe your joints and muscles, your treatment time may be short. If you need to address other issues of the body, such as poor circulations, you may need longer treatment sessions. A doctor or specialist will provide more information about your treatment time when they speak with you.

Don't hesitate to contact a specialist about infrared sauna treatment today.