Despite the mainstream push to go more towards pharmaceutical intervention, many researchers and patients have taken upon themselves to look for alternative interventions. Options that provide much-needed relief without the potentially life-threating side effects of medications.
In 2009, a study into the effects of infrared sauna in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis was published. The authors investigated the impact of twice weekly 30-minute sessions over four weeks.
The researchers found that:
- Pain and stiffness significantly decreased during and after therapy
- Mood, physical comfort, and symptoms improved
- Participants said they “felt comfortable during and after the treatment session”
- After treatment, 59% felt comfortable and many felt even very comfortable
That’s a far cry from the daily discomfort that readily accompanies this illness!
There were no markers of disease progression; an important indication that infrared sauna treatment is safe in people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). And, unlike many remedies, the treatment was well tolerated.
Infrared sauna in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. A pilot study showing good tolerance, short-term improvement of pain and stiffness, and a trend towards long-term beneficial effects
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