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Old 01-25-2013, 02:09 PM #1
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I've had a concussion for 3 months will a sauna worsen or make my head better, I'm allowed to run if that makes a difference
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I've had a concussion for 3 months will a sauna worsen or make my head better, I'm allowed to run if that makes a difference
Being allowed and being good for you can be two different things.

At 3 months I could not have ran and I'm sure a sauna would not have been good for me either as temperature had a big impact on how I felt.

Trying new things (taking new steps) should be done in moderation until you know how it affects YOU.
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Youngboii,

The sauna would not have a positive impact on your symptoms. It will stress your system.

What was your purpose for the sauna?
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I sauna-ed from two months onward. The first few times I couldn't take it, but now it's part of my daily routine. Try it for five minutes and see how you feel.
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If you do sauna, rinsing down with cold water afterwards can be very beneficial for circulation, including to the brain!
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