Tips And Tools To Relieve Joint Pain

By

Alex Tyson

Joint pain can be incredibly crippling and have a real impact on your quality of life & your ability to do the things you love. At Found—Space, We are super passionate about improving the health & wellbeing of Kiwis and just love to see the difference our saunas can make to people’s lives. Below are our top tips on how to relieve joint pain naturally and why infrared saunas are an effective tool for muscle & joint pain relief.

Our range of saunas has been created with modern living in mind. They are meticulously crafted, are New Zealand electrically certified and our saunas all come with cabinet, heater and electrical warranties. Here are our top recommendations for natural muscle and joint pain relief:

Ways To Help With Joint Pain Naturally

Here are our top recommendations on natural ways to achieve muscle and joint pain relief:

Do daily, gentle stretches and exercises that move your joints through their full range of motion. Exercise is associated with decreasing arthritis joint pain as it can help strengthen muscles that support joints whilst also producing endorphins that also help to relieve joint pain (be sure to ask your doctor or physical therapist for stretches and exercises that are appropriate for you).
Balance activity with rest. You mustn’t push your body beyond its limits and allow your body to rest and heal.
Manage weight. Body weight puts pressure on your joints. Maintaining overall health also ensures your body is operating optimally to heal and recover.
Practice mindfulness and meditation. Dealing with constant pain can often bring you down into a negative headspace. Don’t underestimate the power of positive thinking and the power of your mind when it comes to healing & managing muscle and joint pain relief.
Sleep is important for managing muscle & joint pain relief and promoting healing. Get into healthy habits that promote sleep. Use aromatherapy oils, low lighting at night and refrain from using electronics close to bedtime.
Massage can help with joint pain whilst also helping you to relax and de-stress.

Disclaimer: As with any pain or medical condition we always recommend consulting your healthcare professionals first.

Infrared Saunas & Muscle And Joint Pain Relief

Muscle and joint pain relief is the number one reason people use our saunas as they are a great way to provide natural, gentle muscle and joint pain relief.

Regular infrared sauna use has been shown to reduce inflammatory markers in the body and increase blood circulation which can help with joint pain. Increased circulation helps to move oxygen-rich blood throughout the body, into the muscles and joints and aids our body in reducing inflammation in painful areas.

Infrared saunas are also effective in helping with weight management. Because the heat from the sauna creates a cardiovascular workout on the body this is a gentle way to burn calories and support weight management. This also activates the parasympathetic nervous system which helps to take us out of a stressful state, helping us to rest and relax. De-stressing helps us to manage pain better whilst also helping to improve sleep. Many find sauna sessions as a great opportunity to practice meditation too. With bluetooth connectivity in our saunas, you can put on your favourite guided meditation or soothing music to help you meditate.

Infrared sauna use has been shown to have a positive impact on our endocrine systems too. When our bodies are heated the endocrine system responds by increasing the production of Beta-endorphins (responsible for the “pleasure” and “analgesic” effects of a sauna), Norepinephrine (associated with improved mood, focused attention and raised heart rate) and Growth hormone (this hormone progressively declines with age and may contribute to sarcopenic obesity and frailty).

With all these health & wellbeing benefits, it’s easy to see why so many use our saunas for muscle and joint pain relief!