FIR Sauna Session

Service Description

What a Far-Infrared Sauna Does: Uses infrared light to warm tissues directly, rather than heating the air. Physiologic effects/benefits: -Increased circulation -Muscle relaxation -Increased sweating (fluid loss) -Mild cardiovascular load (heart rate rises) -Nervous system shift toward relaxation (parasympathetic) Therapeutic Benefits/when it’s most useful: For your musculoskeletal system, helping with… -Muscle tension, trigger points -Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) -Chronic stiffness (neck, back, hips) -Myofascial restrictions For Recovery/Training Support, aiding in… -Post-workout recovery -Light overtraining symptoms (fatigue, soreness) -Low-intensity active recovery days For your Nervous System/Stress: -Stress-related muscle guarding -Poor sleep related to tension -Pre-massage relaxation When to Sauna: Sauna or Massage/Stretch First? Choose SAUNA FIRST if your goal is: -Deep tissue or trigger point work -Chronic tightness -Limited mobility -Old injuries with stiffness -Feeling “locked up” Reason: Heat improves tissue extensibility. Choose MASSAGE/STRETCH FIRST if your goal is: -Relaxation -Stress relief -Sleep improvement -Mild soreness -Nervous system calming Reason: Massage shifts you into parasympathetic mode, sauna extends it.