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.
Once the arthritis sufferer has been given the go ahead, may I suggest that prior to exercising, he or she should allow their body to warm up for a few minutes first. This is a common mistake that many people make before doing any type of physical activity. Warming up allows the muscles to get ready for the event and warming down allows the muscles to slowly return to earth. In other words there is no shock to the system, which can result in pulled muscles for example.
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.
Once you are submerged below the water and can move about without pain or suffering, I think you’ll agree that this type of therapy is truly a miracle. The reality is that the gravitational pull reduces in the water and the warmth allows more blood and oxygen to run to the heart, skin and muscles.
All good things come to those who wait. Make certain you follow the advice of your physician or hydrotherapist to avoid any accidents and consider joining a local group if one exists. You may find it more fun than doing it alone. More importantly, I hope you experience the joy of pain relief and increased movement that only hot tubs, used hot tubs or spas can give. I wish you the best of luck.
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