Using Your Hot Tub to Treat Common Health Issues

Lower back pain, arthritis, and insomnia are three common health issues that can seriously impact your life. But did you know that soaking in a hot tub is a proven way to fight these health issues?

Below you'll learn about how your hot tub can reduce your pain and stress and help you feel better than you have in years.

Lower Back

Millions of people suffer from lower back pain. In fact, after colds and flu, it is the most common reason people in the U.S. seek medical help.

A 1995 study in the British Journal of Rheumatology showed a link between hot tub therapy and long-term benefits for people suffering from lower back pain.

In addition, using hydrotherapy targeted for the back area can be helpful for bronchial asthma, multiple sclerosis, weakened back muscles, and spinal disease.

When shopping for a hot tub, make sure to look for one that provides targeted therapy for lower back pain. Also check with your doctor to ensure that using a hot tub is safe for your condition.

Stress, Anxiety, and Insomnia

Sleep disorders are one of the most common health issues people suffer from and they can have serious consequences from irritability to depression and poor job performance.

Studies have shown that hot water is helpful in relieving anxiety, whether that means taking a bath or soaking in a hot tub. But they have further demonstrated that hot tubs not only reduced anxiety, but reduced people's reactivity to stress.

The science behind this phenomenon has also been researched. By raising and then lowering your body temperature, you will enter a deeper sleep more quickly. To achieve this, soak in a 104 degree hot tub one to two hours before your bedtime.

Arthritis

Swollen, stiff joints become more and more common as we get older, and heat is a commonly recommended remedy, but hot tubs are especially beneficial because warm, moist treatments are more effective than dry ones.

Soaking in a hot tub is especially ideal if you have arthritis in a variety of locations because it simultaneously distributes heat to many areas of the body. By starting your day with a soak in a hot tub, you'll experience improved mobility and reduced pain.

If you have arthritis, using a hot tub regularly can alleviate pain significantly enough that you may be able to reduce your use of anti-inflammatory drugs and analgesics.

Now that you know more about how a hot tub can help you battle these common health issues, download our buyer's guide to start looking for the perfect model for you.