IR Sauna: What You Need to Know
Contraindications
If you have any of the following contraindications, you may not be able to do this treatment:
- pregnant
- have a pacemaker or defibrillator which may be negatively affected by magnets used to assemble the infrared sauna
- have had a recent joint injury within 48 hours
- have chronically hot & swollen joints
- have an enclosed infection (dental/ in joints/ or any other tissue)
- have hemophilia or have been predisposed to hemorrhage
- have multiple sclerosis/ central nervous system tumors/ or any condition associated with impaired sweating
- have a fever or a condition that makes you insensitive to heat
- am under the influence of drugs and/ or alcohol
Seek permission from your doctor prior to use if any of the following apply to you:
- Taking Medications
- Under 12 years old
- Over the age of 65 (are elderly)
- Cardiovascular Conditions
- Chronic Conditions