Ok to Get in a Sauna Room after Diving? - Scuba Forum

lillucky6363 · 04-02-2008, 08:39 PM

I find that sitting in a Sauna or steam room to be very relaxing. Everytime that I go on dive trips I find myself staying at a hotel that has a Sauna and or a steam room. My question is ,"Is it Ok to get in a high heat situation before totally decompressed?" Will it hurt or help? Any thoughts, questions or comments would be great......Thanks

DevilDiver · 04-02-2008, 08:53 PM

I do not think that a sauna is a good idea. I read a story of a diver that took a hit because of getting in the hot tub after diving. I am sure this would be the same.

DevilDiver · 04-02-2008, 09:02 PM

As far as the poll.........

They say men think about sex ervey 8 seconds. So if I have been diving I have lost time to make up for!!

Beer and sleep are tied for second!!

hoobascooba · 04-02-2008, 09:12 PM

i wouldn't know about sauna use after diving.

DevilDiver: what do you mean by "took a hit"?

and where is the "all of the above" on the poll??

fisheater · 04-02-2008, 09:21 PM

According to DAN, anything that changes your blood circulation patterns is "contraindicated" after a dive (or during one). Hence, hot tubs and hot showers are on the "no-no" list.

A sauna would cause your body to vasodialate to maintain body temperature. Further, you would tend to become dehydrated through sweating. That's another "no-no."

Personally, I'd pass on the saunas, at least until my "no fly" time is up.

mike_s · 04-02-2008, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by hoobascooba

and where is the "all of the above" on the poll??

My thoughts exactly!

Beaucoupfishies · 04-02-2008, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by fisheater

According to DAN, anything that changes your blood circulation patterns is "contraindicated" after a dive (or during one). Hence, hot tubs and hot showers are on the "no-no" list.

A sauna would cause your body to vasodialate to maintain body temperature. Further, you would tend to become dehydrated through sweating. That's another "no-no."

Personally, I'd pass on the saunas, at least until my "no fly" time is up.

Wouldn't sex vasodialate you and make you dehydrated too?

Osprey · 04-02-2008, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by hoobascooba

and where is the "all of the above" on the poll??

CompuDude · 04-02-2008, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by fisheater

According to DAN, anything that changes your blood circulation patterns is "contraindicated" after a dive (or during one). Hence, hot tubs and hot showers are on the "no-no" list.

A sauna would cause your body to vasodialate to maintain body temperature. Further, you would tend to become dehydrated through sweating. That's another "no-no."

Personally, I'd pass on the saunas, at least until my "no fly" time is up.

Agreed.

For me, it's all about a power nap.

And THEN, all of the above!

DollFin · 04-02-2008, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Osprey

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Originally Posted by hoobascooba

and where is the "all of the above" on the poll??

Agreed!!!

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