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July 23, 2015

Sauna therapy alleviates symptoms of Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a chronic disorder that is characterized by widespread pain and localized tenderness in different parts of the body. Although the disorder is chronic, research has proved thermal therapy and sauna bathing to be beneficial for those suffering from this condition.

Thermal therapy has long been used to alleviate the symptoms of Fibromylagia. Research now shows that regular sauna bathing can have a very positive effect, contributing to lower levels of pain and an overall higher quality of life for those affected by the disorder. Researchers at the American College of Rheumatology conducted a 12 week long study where patients diagnosed with Fibromylagia where instructed to do a combination of sauna therapy and under water exercise. All participants reported significantly lower levels of pain and reduced symptoms in general as a result of the treatment. The reported reductions in pain was as big as 77% and the improvements in the participants health also remained rather stable even six months later when a follow up study was done.

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