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Do you use the sauna or cold/ice bath to help manage your pain?

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02/26/2024 at 1:53 AM

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Hi

I was wondering if anyone had tried to use the sauna or cold/ice baths to manage pain?


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02/26/2024 at 12:01 PM

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Hi @achy38

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Have you tried to relieve pain with a sauna or ice bath? Is it successful? Where do you go for these services or do you do it at home? How frequently do you do it?

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Do you use the sauna or cold/ice bath to help manage your pain? https://www.carenity.us/forum/other-discussions/living-with-chronic-pain/do-you-use-the-sauna-or-coldice-bath-to-help-m-5715 2024-02-26 12:01:04

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@LizziB No I don’t do this. I’m having a shot of a steroid put in my spine this morning for pain. I can’t walk or stand for more than a few minutes at a time. Hopefully this helps. We have a David Phelps concert this Friday.


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@LizziB I haven't yet but waiting on warmer weather to go to pool if I can walk there. There is some ice boots I would like to purchase on Amazon eventually that would feel great on my feet

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02/28/2024 at 1:06 AM

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@grannypat55 I hope things go well and you are able to enjoy the concert!

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Do you use the sauna or cold/ice bath to help manage your pain? https://www.carenity.us/forum/other-discussions/living-with-chronic-pain/do-you-use-the-sauna-or-coldice-bath-to-help-m-5715 2024-02-28 01:06:40

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@LizziB Ice baths make me feel worse. Heat takes the edge off, but there is nothing that takes the pain away.

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Ice packs mainly for swellinginmy lumbar area.. As for heat. I use an twin size heat electric blanket. My issues start in my lumbar area and go to my feet. This is a way I can get l areas.

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I've tried using both, but sauna helps me more. Relaxes my muscles and eases tension, especially after a workout or a long day. Besides, I passed some treatments at physiotherapy toronto which put me back on track.


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Actually this method is quite unscientific. There are many [This content has been moderated by an administrator for violating Carenity’s Terms of Use.]  oriental medicine methods that can be consulted. I find it benign and highly effective. It can be studied and approached more.


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I use the hot tub frequently. It is set at it's highest temperature, but I've acclimated to it and wish the temp went a bit higher! I use the jets on pressure points, too. I only stay in for about 20 minutes at a time.


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I use the heating pad

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