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Infrared sauna therapy for relaxation, recovery and pain relief
An infrared sauna uses infrared heaters to warm your body with radiant energy instead of mainly heating the air. Traditional Finnish-style saunas run around 80–100°C (176–212°F), while infrared cabins usually sit around 40–65°C (about 104–150°F). The room feels milder, yet your skin and shallow tissue still warm and you still sweat.
About infrared sauna
Infrared is electromagnetic energy just beyond visible red light. Far-infrared is felt as heat and is absorbed in the skin and superficial tissues. Heart rate rises and you sweat, similar to a light-to-moderate cardiovascular load, but without exercise.
You sit in a cabin for a timed session. Common protocols are about 15–30 minutes, sometimes up to 45 minutes if the temperature is lower and you tolerate it. Frequency is often 2–4 times per week. Drink water before and after, and start shorter if you are new to heat.
People use infrared saunas after training, for stiffness, for relaxation, or as part of a recovery routine alongside tools like Normatec or a Power Plate. Research suggests benefits for relaxation and recovery, and small trials have found help with chronic pain and stiffness in conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and fibromyalgia. Cardiovascular studies of far-infrared / Waon therapy have reported improved symptoms and function markers in people with chronic heart failure, plus blood-pressure and vessel-function changes in limited studies.
What your care looks like
- 01
Set up
We provide towels and water and explain the controls before you begin.
- 02
Session
Sit in the infrared cabin for 15–30 minutes while your body gently warms and you sweat.
- 03
Cool down
Rest, hydrate and let your body return to baseline temperature before leaving.
- 04
Follow-up
Many patients book 2–4 sessions per week or combine sauna time with their PT visits.
Common questions
- Is infrared sauna safe?
- Yes for most people. We screen for medical conditions that require caution, such as pregnancy, uncontrolled blood pressure, heart conditions or heat sensitivity, before your first session.
- How is it different from a regular sauna?
- A traditional sauna heats the air to very high temperatures. Infrared saunas use light to warm your body directly, so the air stays comfortable while you still sweat deeply.
- Can I use the sauna without being a physical therapy patient?
- Yes. Sauna sessions are available to the public at both our Springfield and Ironbound locations.
Start infrared sauna in New Jersey
New patients are welcome at our Springfield and Newark Ironbound clinics, with or without a referral.