Infrared Sauna in Kingsport, TN
Elevate Sport and Spine has an infrared sauna in our Kingsport clinic, and you don't need to be a patient to use it. Infrared saunas warm your body directly with infrared light rather than heating the air to very high temperatures, so they run cooler than a traditional sauna and many people find them easier to sit in. Sessions typically run 30 to 45 minutes.
Why people use it
- •Recovery after training: heat can help tight muscles relax and many athletes like it after hard sessions (sports medicine)
- •Stiffness: warmth often makes stiff joints and muscles feel looser
- •Relaxation: 30 to 45 quiet minutes in a warm room
Regular sauna use has been linked with cardiovascular benefits in some observational studies, mostly of traditional Finnish saunas. We don't claim the sauna treats any condition, and it isn't a substitute for medical care.
Your first session
- 1.Call 423-239-9122 to book a time. Sessions are by appointment.
- 2.Drink water beforehand and bring a towel and a change of clothes if you like.
- 3.Start with a shorter session and a lower temperature if you're new to sauna use, then build up.
- 4.Get out if you feel dizzy, lightheaded or unwell.
- 5.Rehydrate afterward.
Who should check with a doctor first
- •Pregnant patients
- •People with heart disease, uncontrolled blood pressure, or a history of fainting
- •Anyone on medications that affect heat tolerance, sweating or blood pressure
- •People who are dehydrated, have been drinking alcohol, or feel unwell
- •Children
Using the sauna with your care
Patients can pair a sauna session with their visit, before soft tissue work or after corrective exercise. The sauna is also included in Performance Care packages.
Common Questions
Ready to be seen?
Call 423-239-9122 or book online. We don't take walk-ins, but most new patients are seen within a week, and we check your insurance benefits before your first visit.