How Hot Tubs Combat Back Pain

Hydrotherapy has been around for decades. For years we’ve seen it utilized by athletes, elders, and those with underlying health issues. It has been found that both warm and cold water is useful for physical therapy purposes and overall pain relief. In addition to several other health benefits, hot tubs have been known to combat back pain in several ways.

Hydrotherapy (especially a hot tub soak for lower back pain) diminishes the pain sensory signals sent from your back to the brain. A quick soak in a higher temperature spa system has been proven to reduce inflammation and speed up the healing process for sore or overused muscles.

In addition, the warm, soothing water promotes optimal blood circulation, which aids the healing effort. Heat opens up your blood vessels, allowing blood to flow more easily throughout your body. Increased blood flow also means an increase in the flow of oxygen and nutrients to the muscles, which helps heal damaged tissue. Not only does warm water spark blood flow, but it also aids in flexibility, allowing one to move with less restraint and stress on the body.

As always, consult your doctor depending on the severity of your health issues and body pain. Overall, for athletes, those participating in physical therapy or those who suffer from daily aches and pains, a new hot tub might be just the thing to kick start you into a better way of living and overall health. Read up on the following infographic for additional health benefits that come from owning a hot tub!