Infrared Sauna Gold Coast: What Is It & Why Are People Using It for Recovery?
From athletes after a big training week to people simply looking for time to switch off, infrared saunas have become a popular addition to recovery routines.
But how is an infrared sauna different from a traditional sauna, and why are people using them as part of their recovery?
At The Good Joint in Mermaid Beach, infrared sauna is one of the recovery options available alongside red light therapy and compression boots.
What Is an Infrared Sauna?
Unlike a traditional sauna, which heats the air around you, an infrared sauna uses infrared energy to warm the body more directly.
This allows infrared saunas to operate at lower air temperatures than many traditional saunas while still creating a warm environment that encourages sweating.
For many people, that makes an infrared sauna an easy addition to a regular recovery or wellness routine.
What Are the Benefits of an Infrared Sauna?
Research into infrared sauna use is continuing, and the potential effects can vary between individuals.
People commonly use infrared sauna sessions as part of their routine for:
Relaxation and general wellbeing
Post-training recovery
Supporting circulation
Managing muscle soreness and stiffness
Warming up the body
Taking dedicated time to slow down and recover
For athletes or people training regularly, an infrared sauna may be used alongside other recovery strategies such as adequate sleep, nutrition, hydration, mobility and appropriate treatment.
Infrared Sauna for Muscle Recovery
Training creates physical stress, and recovery is where your body gets the opportunity to adapt.
While no single recovery tool replaces the fundamentals, adding recovery sessions around your training schedule can provide an opportunity to slow down and give your body some dedicated recovery time.
At The Good Joint, you can also combine your broader recovery routine with access to allied health practitioners including physiotherapists, chiropractors, osteopaths and remedial massage therapists.
Infrared Sauna in Mermaid Beach, Gold Coast
Looking for an infrared sauna on the Gold Coast?
The Good Joint's Recovery space is located within our multidisciplinary clinic in Mermaid Beach.
Alongside our infrared sauna, we also offer compression boots and red light therapy, making it easy to incorporate recovery into your existing training, treatment or wellness routine.
You can use your recovery time after an appointment or simply as an opportunity to slow down and reset.
Whether you’re training hard, feeling the effects of a busy week or simply want some dedicated recovery time, we’re here to help you make recovery part of the routine.
Book online with The Good Joint or contact our Mermaid Beach clinic to learn more about infrared sauna and recovery.
