Rheumatoid Arthritis begins at a young age and is due to body’s immune system attacking body organs. This autoimmune disease causes joint pains, stiffness, swelling of joints and damages muscles and tendons leading to loss of functioning of the joints. It occurs symmetrically as it affects both knees and both hands simultaneously. Common occurrences are wrist and finger joints. Rheumatoid arthritis patients suffer from fever, tiredness, and feel unwell constantly.

Osteoarthritis is due to wear and tear of muscles and is more rampant in the elderly, particularly women. This leads to continuous deterioration of muscles and joints leading to further complications. Ends of bones have a fatty connective tissue at the joints. This supports and protects bones from injuries. Over a period, this connective tissue loses much of its elasticity and wears out. Bones no longer have any cushion to support their movements. This causes pain at joints and restricts free movement of joints. It is common in joints of hands, knees, and hips. Obesity also plays an important role in osteoarthritis.

Infrared sauna therapy uses infrared rays or radiant heat to cure arthritis or joint pains. Infrared Sauna has a therapeutic effect on sprains and various musculoskeletal ailments. It is therefore common practice for doctors and medical practitioners to use infrared heat to cure arthritic patients. Infrared rays induce high temperatures within body for effective cure such as: