Health Benefits of Hot Tub Use Part 3

Part three of a series on health benefits of hot tub use explores  various effects of hot tubs on health conditions and diseases.

Arthritis Benefits of Hot Tubs

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Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints that affects people of multiple age groups, however, it is more commonly found in people older than 35. Symptoms of arthritis include swelling, stiffness, and pain, as well as decreased mobility. There are several types of arthritis, however, the most serious variety is osteoarthritis. Can a hot tub help arthritis? Most definitely.  The combination of buoyancy and heat helps to get circulation going into the affected areas and reduce swelling and inflammation.

In fact, a  lot of doctors recommend a daily soak in a hot tub to help alleviate arthritis symptoms.  However, using a hot tub is not just for arthritis.  It can also help with other health issues as well.

Hypertension and Hot Tubs

Hypertension is a serious health concern in the US.  Using a spa however, can make a big difference.  Because hot tub use causes increased blood flow, it has a surprising extra benefit: it can actually lower your blood pressure.If you use a hot tub, your heart will beat a bit faster, and move blood more quickly.  After a few minutes, your blood vessels will dilate, and as the now warmer blood goes through your system it causes a great many health benefits to kick in as well, from relaxing muscles and increasing circulation.

Hot tub use is highly recommended by people throughout the medical community, from doctors and nurses to physical therapists.  and when you see all the health benefits of a hot tub, you can see why.

This concludes part three of our series. For more information on health benefits of hot tub use, be sure to read part one and part two as well.

Sunset Spas of Arizona is a hot tub dealer in Chandler, AZ

Sunset Spas of Arizona
2225 West Pecos Road #8 
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 656-7267 
http://www.sunsetspasaz.com