Last week, I found myself in an unfortunate situation - I was involved in a car accident. Thankfully, no one was injured, which was a relief amidst the chaos. However, the aftermath left me with lingering soreness and muscle tension. Seeking some relief, while knowing what I know about the infrared saunas at SOL SPA, I decided to give the sauna a try.

Unlike traditional saunas that heat the air around you, infrared saunas at SOL SPA use infrared lamps to directly warm your body. This technology allows for a deeper penetration of heat, which can offer several health benefits, including pain relief. One way this happens is the heat from an infrared sauna can temporarily block pain signals from reaching the brain. This is akin to how a hot pack works but on a deeper level, providing relief to those deeper aches and pains associated with car accidents. Infrared heat can also help muscles relax by increasing blood flow, thus reducing tension and soreness. This can be particularly beneficial after an accident where muscles might have been forced into unnatural positions or tensed up due to stress. Enhanced blood flow helps in delivering oxygen and nutrients to injured areas more efficiently, which is crucial for healing. It also aids in flushing out toxins and metabolic waste that can accumulate around injured tissues.

Infrared saunas have also been shown to reduce inflammation by improving circulation and promoting the release of anti-inflammatory compounds in the body. This can help in managing the swelling that often accompanies muscle injuries from accidents.

And last but not least, the calming environment of the infrared sauna at SOL SPA, combined with the warmth, can have a profound relaxing effect, helping to reduce the psychological stress that follows an accident, which in turn can indirectly help in physical recovery.

Infrared saunas offer a non-invasive, drug-free approach to manage and potentially decrease soreness following a car accident. By promoting relaxation, enhancing circulation, and reducing inflammation, they can be an excellent addition to traditional recovery methods. If you're navigating the aftermath of a similar incident, consider giving an infrared sauna session at SOL SPA a try; it might just be the soothing touch you need, available anytime day or night at the spa that never closes.

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Written By: Paige Stuart, VP of SOL SPA