Arthritis relief
Many doctors strongly recommend hydrotherapy — soaking in warm water — as part of a comprehensive treatment of chronic arthritis pain (which may also include physiotherapy,hypnosis and medication). Just 10 to 15 minutes per day in water temperatures between 36 and 40°C (98 to 104°F) can significantly improve your body’s coordination and flexibility. A hot tub is also an excellent place to exercise sore arms and legs, because unlike exercising on land, which forces your muscles and joints to fight against gravity, exercising in the near-weightlessness of a hot tub requires minimal energy and strength. Finally, the warm aquatic environment facilitates blood flow to your extremities and makes it easier for your heart to pump. How do we know all this? Our President and CEO, Don Elkington, serves on the Board of Directors for the Arthritis Research Centre of Canada.