Thanks to the magical healing powers of hot tubs and spas, people with arthritis are not only able to exercise but can also move around without the usual pain they would normally endure. Even the Arthritis Foundation acknowledges the medicinal properties that warm water can offer its patients, so if you know someone that suffers from this agonizing condition, spread the word! Naturally before starting any new treatment, the person in question should consult with their doctor first, just to be safe.
Assuming the doctor has agreed with the treatment, don’t make the mistake of diving into the first exercise routine without warming up first. Remember that your muscles may be weak or not used to this kind of physical exercise and the last thing you want to do is injure yourself before you’ve hardly started. Even if you are fit, loosening up at the start and winding down at the end are all part of the process and must be adhered to. Even the Olympians do it!
Treat the hot tub therapy as a long term goal. It’s important with any exercise to have some sort of plan and to experience results but there’s no rush. To begin with, just get used to balancing in the warm water and the general movement without the pain. Each time you visit, add a small step to your strategy and continue to build on firm foundations when you feel you’re ready. Pressure to succeed is the last thing you need.
There truly is no magic involved in the healing properties of a hot tub or spa. The gravitational pull, which affects all of us, is largely reduced in water allowing us to bounce around more freely; a little bit like slow motion. In addition, the hot water triggers expansion of the blood vessels which in turn pumps more blood to the muscles, skin and heart.
Like most things, follow the rules and the guidelines set out by your own doctor to avoid bringing on any other problems. Contact the Arthritis Foundation to research the correct way to exercise in a hot tub or better still, consider joining a class in your area if possible. More often than not, you will find that the benefits to your health from using hot tubs or spas will be greatly improved and the feeling of movement without pain, a joy to behold. Just a little warm water when exercising can go a long way on the road to better health.
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