Hot Tubs are the most amazing invention! They literally make you feel like a superstar. Not only can they help you feel like you are living the dream with all the stereotypical connotations included. But the health benefits of hot tubs and spas are extensive.
Not only do they help you to de-stress and relax after a long day, they can help relieve your diabetes, ease back pain, lower blood pressure, promote healing and assist with pain relief.
They are an effective form of relief and treatment for Arthritis sufferers and so much so that The Arthritis Foundation recommend daily use of hot tubs or spas to help arthritis sufferers with flexibility and mobility. They will help with circulation within the body and can ease the pain that is endured with Arthritis. Because hot tubs give you buoyancy they can relieve the strain on the body. The jets can massage and help heal aching and damaged muscles. This will give you much needed relief.
Many arthritis sufferers have a spa before bed as it aids in getting a better night’s sleep as their pain levels drop whilst having and just after a soak. Gentle exercising can also help. Consult your doctor or physiotherapist for an exercise regime that you can do in your hot tub or spa.
Heat and cold therapy helps arthritis sufferers as it stimulates the bodies healing power. Heat opens up the blood vessels and increases blood circulation and in turn this will reduce the muscle spasm. A cold compress will tighten blood vessels and will reduce inflammation so can help numb deep pain.
If you find that heat is the most effective for reducing your pain, make sure that the temperature is not so high that is burns you.
When using a hot tub or spa you really need to allow at least 15 minutes to feel any benefit.
If you are suffering from arthritis it is so important that you do everything you can to keep your muscles and joints working and stay healthy. You need to prolong to the life of your arthritic joints otherwise you will be heading for surgery before you know it. This could be the answer, but as with all surgeries there are risks, so if you can stay healthy and mobile for as long as possible, that has to be the best answer.
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