Comments on: How To Use Saunas To Manage Chronic Pain https://arizonapain.com/how-to-use-saunas-to-manage-chronic-pain/ Pain Clinics in Phoenix, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, Tempe, and Scottsdale Tue, 22 Mar 2022 20:56:29 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 By: Arizona Pain https://arizonapain.com/how-to-use-saunas-to-manage-chronic-pain/#comment-132 Tue, 07 Mar 2017 22:25:34 +0000 http://arizonapain.com/?p=18647#comment-132 In reply to susan.

We are so sorry to hear that Susan. We also suggest looking to our larger blog, PainDoctor.com, for more specific advice about managing fibromyalgia: https://paindoctor.com/tag/fibromyalgia/

]]> By: susan https://arizonapain.com/how-to-use-saunas-to-manage-chronic-pain/#comment-131 Wed, 01 Mar 2017 09:16:34 +0000 http://arizonapain.com/?p=18647#comment-131 I have been doing pilates for over 5 years but I have extreme pain all over my body for days afterwards. Is it good to continue I am 69. Gives me mobility.. fibro myalgia just gets worse

]]> By: Arizona Pain https://arizonapain.com/how-to-use-saunas-to-manage-chronic-pain/#comment-130 Wed, 09 Nov 2016 21:30:17 +0000 http://arizonapain.com/?p=18647#comment-130 In reply to Thelma Fear.

Hi Thelma — Thanks for stopping by the blog and sharing your story here. We’re glad to hear that heat therapy sometimes helps with your pain and encourage you to give one of our doctors a call to discuss some non-medication type therapies that might work for you: https://arizonapain.com/contact/request-a-call-back/.

]]> By: Thelma Fear https://arizonapain.com/how-to-use-saunas-to-manage-chronic-pain/#comment-129 Wed, 02 Nov 2016 06:10:58 +0000 http://arizonapain.com/?p=18647#comment-129 Although we have a sauna, (of which my husband uses), I find by using my heated wheat bag on my neck warms right down my spine and gives me great relief especially when my neck keeps stiffening and jarring. I find too, that the heated bag, relieves some of the pressure on my shoulders that the pain causes. The pressure is like a ton weight on my shoulders, the heat bag does help. I find by using the heat bag on my neck before I go to bed I am sleeping better and not waking and getting out of bed and walking around to have (a change of pain) every hour or so.
I take one Mobic every morning and no other medication——-I cry sometimes because on the bad days (which are getting less now) I find I cannot cope with this no energy and loss of confidence, that is when I get the wheat bags out and heat them in the microwave, sometimes for only one minute if I am putting the bag on my bare neck, but about two minutes if placing the bag on my clothed back or arms. I am highly intolerant to most medications.

]]> By: Arizona Pain https://arizonapain.com/how-to-use-saunas-to-manage-chronic-pain/#comment-128 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 19:54:47 +0000 http://arizonapain.com/?p=18647#comment-128 In reply to Kirsten.

We’re glad to hear that you’re finding some sleep relief Kirsten! We can’t give direct advice, unfortunately. Do ensure that you’re drinking plenty (plenty) of water to compensate for what you’re losing in the sauna and also talk to your pain doctor for more specific guidance. Thanks for stopping by!

]]> By: Kirsten https://arizonapain.com/how-to-use-saunas-to-manage-chronic-pain/#comment-127 Tue, 12 Jul 2016 21:53:12 +0000 http://arizonapain.com/?p=18647#comment-127 Hi,
I’ve been trying sauna’s lately as treatment for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue. I’ve been doing around 30 mins in the sauna. I have noticed a significant change in my sleep as a result of this, (about an hour extra sleep per night – same sleep times, but less waking, I usually wake around 30x per night) which is great. but i’ve also found my pain levels are much higher than normal too. Can you offer any advice or insight into this?

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