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.
If your doctor gives you the green light to start exercising in the hot tub, may I suggest that you do some warming up first. If you have been unable to move around for a while, the last thing you want to do is shock the body. Even if you have been keeping fit, it’s important to loosen up at the beginning of any exercise and to wind down at the end. Unfortunately many people make the mistake of not preparing their bodies and end up with pulled muscles or even worse.
Exercising in a hot tub requires a strategy with goals. The key is to start with small movements and slowly build over a period of time, at your own pace. Don’t put yourself under any pressure initially, just slowly settle into it and enjoy the experience. This will keep you motivated to continue the therapy and persevere.
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.
The Arthritis Foundation should be able to give you sound advice on what exercises you should attempt when using hot tubs, used hot tubs or spas. If not then they will know someone who can. Ensure you follow the rules to avoid further injury but most of all enjoy that feeling of pain reduction and increased flexibility in your limbs. The results are truly awesome.
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