Chronic pain can develop from autoimmune conditions such as Fibromyalgia or Arthritis. These conditions are frustrating as their causes are still relatively unknown and their prognosis is usually lifelong.
This can leave you in a negative cycle of pain, frustration, anxiety and depression.
Floatation is REST
You will see that Floating is sometimes referred to as REST.
This clever acronym means Reduced Environmental Stimuli Therapy
Whilst floating, users are deprived of any external sensory stimuli like light and sound.
It is just you, your body, floating in this healing water.
Whilst this can feel strange at first, there is potential for a significant positive impact on the body and mind.
Regular sessions can ease pain in the short term, whilst aiding long term issues.
There is a strong link between floating and chronic pain management.
These REST tanks are a popular choice in the Fibromyalgia community, because of their pain management benefits.
Floating reduces pressure on muscles and joints and can target specific areas as users become supported by the water.
The spine straightens out into a natural posture with low impact to help with spinal pain.
The secret behind Float Tanks is their dense Epsom Salt rich solution
The water within these floatation devices includes Epsom salts. You may already use these in your bath and appreciate their impact on your joints and state of mind.
The primary reason for these salts is to help users float with ease.
It is a bit like being in the Dead Sea.
The bouyancy created in the tank means effortless floating for you. It creates an anti gravity effect for the body assisting in pain relief.
However, these salts also contain magnesium and sulphate.
Float away the Chronic Pain
Dealing with pain management for chronic pain conditions often requires a varied treatment plan.
Pharmaceutical painkillers can help with severe pain but aren’t always the best approach on their own. They can also have adverse affects on the gut with long term use.
Floatation therapy for chronic pain is a great choice because it can help users naturally cope with the other effects of pain.
It may seem strange at first to float in the darkness. But, this alternative therapy could prove to be the key that unlocks a future of reduced pain, better sleep and a calmer state of mind.
