How to Survive A Sauna If You Have Long Covid

Hi, it’s Lisa in London, where a recent trip to the sauna left me wondering whether it can lead to a long Covid crash. But before we get to that...

For years I have struggled with tightness in my back and shoulders, which is exacerbated during bouts of being unwell because of long Covid. Getting a massage helps ease some of the tightness, though the stiffness comes back quickly. One massage therapist recently suggested I try visiting a sauna to loosen my muscles and recommended a session of about 30 or 40 minutes.