It's the number one reason our clients chose our saunas. Pain... from a physical accident that was never given the time to heal properly OR from chronic inflammation. Here are some recommendations to help ease joints, reduce inflammation and reduce pain. 

Pain Relief Sauna Session
- 45-55 degrees
- 30-45 minutes
- 1-1.5 litres of water
- The closer you are to the heaters the deeper the heat can penetrate. So get comfy, nice and close to the heaters- use a backrest to seperate you if you find the heaters too warm.
- Target sore knees or arthritic hands with the saunas moveable heaters. 
- Don't overwork your body. If you catch yourself counting down the time, it's too hot or you've been in there too long. You don't always need to push yourself to get the benefit of a sauna.

Other Pain Relief Tips:
- An Epsom salts bath (rich in magnesium as well as other trace minerals) will have a calming effect on the nervous system and a good quality salt helps reduce inflammation. A hot water bath opens up our skin, allowing salts or oils in the water to enter our body. A mixture of Epsom salt, celtic sea salt and frankincense make for a gentle, relaxing bath right before bed leaving us calm, present and loose.

- Movement is the best defence against inflammation. Our body is a system of tubes providing blood, oxygen and nutrient flow. When we stop moving, we reduce the flow and inflammatory markers build up in problem sites causing pain. Movement provides blood to these sites helping reduce pain. So keep up the movements you love the most (like Pilates!)

To assist further with pain relief, try adding in these session boosters:
 

Tea - Pre Sauna:
- Rosemary tea increases body temperature and relaxes muscles
- Ginger tea promotes circulation
- Chamomile tea acts as a muscle relaxant

Oils:
- Lemongrass - helps with ligaments
- Frankincense and rosemary can be applied topically for arthritis relief

Colour Therapy:
- Orange or yellow are both associated with benefits for those suffering from inflammatory symptoms.