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Can Sauna Bath Is Advisable For Hot Fomentation?
Question: Good evening sir,
I am suffering from lower back pain (slip disc) for a long time.As per MRI report, there is a mild thecal sac indentation at L5-S1. Doctors have advised me for hot fomentation and some back exercise. In this, connection, I wish to know that whether sauna bath is advisable for hot fomentation. Please guide me. If yes, whether dry sauna or wet sauna bath will be helpful.
I am suffering from lower back pain (slip disc) for a long time.As per MRI report, there is a mild thecal sac indentation at L5-S1. Doctors have advised me for hot fomentation and some back exercise. In this, connection, I wish to know that whether sauna bath is advisable for hot fomentation. Please guide me. If yes, whether dry sauna or wet sauna bath will be helpful.
Brief Answer:
Not much helpful.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Hot fomentation is much helpful than sauna bath. Beside this you should avoid forward bending and weight lifting.
If pain persist than you can take muscle relaxant along with some pain killer.
Thanks.
Not much helpful.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Hot fomentation is much helpful than sauna bath. Beside this you should avoid forward bending and weight lifting.
If pain persist than you can take muscle relaxant along with some pain killer.
Thanks.
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