Arthritis | Osteoarthritis| treatment for osteoarthritis pain, stiffness & infrared sauna
At one point or another, most of us have experienced some type of joint pain. Imagine having that joint pain every day of your life and trying to cope with simple daily activities such as brushing your hair or opening a jar. This is referred to as arthritis, but more specifically osteoarthritis.
More than half of the population aged 65 or older would show x-ray evidence of osteoarthritis in at least one joint and is one of the most frequent causes of physical disability among adults. This can occur in any joint but mostly affects the fingers, thumbs, neck, lower back, hips and knees. Symptoms of osteoarthritis include steady or intermittent pain in a joint, stiffness in a joint after getting out of bed or sitting for a long period of time, swelling or tenderness in one or more joints, and a crunching feeling or the sound of bone rubbing on bone. The muscles surrounding an arthritic joint also tend to be tighter and may spasm from time to time as they are trying to guard and protect the joint from further injury.
One of the most effective treatment methods for osteoarthritis is heat, and this is exactly why Far Infrared Sauna Therapy (F.I.R.S.T.) is one of the best ways to help reduce the symptoms of osteoarthritis. The far infrared heat penetrates deep into the body and increases blood circulation thereby bringing oxygen rich blood to oxygen depleted muscles.
Increased peripheral circulation provides the transport needed to help evacuate edema, which can help inflammation, decrease pain, and help speed healing. Given the fact that heat also increases collagen tissue elasticity, stretching after a sauna session can relax tight muscles and decrease their pull on the joints.
Therefore, stiffened joints and thickened connective tissues respond positively to Far Infrared Sauna Therapy (F.I.R.S.T.). Heat has also been shown to reduce pain sensation by direct action on both free-nerve endings in tissues and on peripheral nerves. With all these benefits of far infrared heat, I encourage everyone who suffers from osteoarthritis to try it out for themselves.
Testimonial
Arthritis/Asthma/Bronchitis
"I have had my infrared sauna for well over 1 year. I have severe Arthritis and Asthma. Every year I end up with Bronchitis as a result, which would result in me being off work for at least one week. Since I have gotten my Sauna, I have had less problems with my allergies and I have not had one problem with Bronchitis. My Arthritis does not bother me anymore either. I had told my family doctor about my investment and he told me that it was the best thing I could have done for all of my health issues and actually recommended that I use it more when my allergies are starting to bother me. My sauna has given me back so much in life. I used to be scared to outside in the summer and work outside (because of my allergies) and I was always in discomfort as a result of the arthritis. I have arthritis in my hips, back, shoulders and neck. This made life very uncomfortable, and I felt very restricted as to what I could do and was in constant pain. I had gone to a local business and tried their infrared sauna, after just one session I couldn’t believe the difference with my Arthritis. I went again the next day and I thought I could do cartwheels because I felt so awesome. There was no pain. I do not have to go in mine regularly anymore, but as soon as I feel any pain coming or feel my asthma acting up…I go in my sauna and the next morning I wake up feeling like a new person. I have recommended the infrared sauna to so many people because I am so amazed with how much my quality of life has improved. I cannot say enough good things about my sauna, except it is the best investment I have made for my health and well-being. I recommend the infrared sauna to anyone with constant pain, acne, bronchitis and stress. These are all of the things that it has helped me with. I have friends who have the sauna and they too have the same stories to tell, they can’t believe the energy that they have and just the improved quality of life." S.M. Grande Prairie, AB
Arthritis heat: thanks to my sauna I am pain free one year "I have arthritis mainly in the shoulders, wrists and fingers. Before my Far North sauna I was on pain killing medication and cortisone shots. After a number of treatments, I went off my pain killers and no longer need my shots. I have been almost pain free for about one year and have regained most of my flexibility. As a result I am enjoying all the activities I used to do. Thanks." M.P. Eyebrow, SK