The 5 Sauna Benefits for Your Health and Body

Is the sauna just as good as cardio?

Your blood pressure does not drop during a sauna visit -- it rises, as well as your heart rate. This increase is even comparable to the effect of a short, moderate workout, according to a new study.

Do saunas help with arthritis?

Studies have shown the effects of infrared saunas in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis, resulting in short-term improvement of pain and stiffness, and a trend towards long-term beneficial effects.

Are saunas good for back pain?

These results indicate that dry sauna therapy has beneficial effects (safety and improvement of symptoms) for patients with low back pain. Thermal therapy, including dry sauna therapy has long been utilized traditionally in many countries.

Is the sauna good for nerve pain?

They relax the muscles, which takes the tension off of them and the nerves that have been injured.

Is sauna good for neck pain?

Heat can relieve pain from the muscle spasms and related tightness in the neck and back. The heat of the sauna did just that, and the steam room also seemed to lift all the pain out of my back.