
07/10/2025
Infrared Massage and Fibromyalgia Relief: A Gentle, Evidence-Informed Approach
Fibromyalgia can feel like a constant balancing act due managing widespread pain, fatigue, and sensitivity while trying to maintain daily life. Finding non-invasive, supportive treatments that work with the body, not against it, can make a meaningful difference.
Infrared massage therapy is one such option. Here’s how it may support individuals living with fibromyalgia, based on emerging research and lived experiences:
• Pain Relief through Deep Heat
Infrared heat penetrates deeply into muscles and tissues, increasing circulation and helping to relax tight areas. This gentle approach may offer relief from muscle stiffness and discomfort without the intensity of traditional deep pressure massage.
• Nervous System Support
Fibromyalgia is linked to nervous system hypersensitivity. Infrared therapy can help calm the nervous system, reducing the overactive pain signaling that often occurs. It also encourages a parasympathetic (rest-and-repair) state, helping the body relax more fully.
• Muscle and Joint Relief
The combination of therapeutic massage and infrared heat helps soften tension in muscles and joints, increasing mobility while minimizing the risk of triggering pain flare-ups.
• Sleep and Mood Support
Many individuals with fibromyalgia experience disrupted, non-restorative sleep. By reducing pain and stress, infrared massage may support more restful sleep and improvements in mood over time.
While infrared massage is not a cure for fibromyalgia, it can be a valuable part of a broader wellness plan as it helps support comfort, function, and overall quality of life.