By: Dr Alex Robber
Soaking in warm water is one of the oldest forms of alternative therapy, and there is good reason why the test of time has stood for this practice. Research has demonstrated warm water therapy works wonders for all types of musculoskeletal conditions, including fibromyalgia, arthritis, and low back pain.
“Research demonstrates that our ancestors were correct. It’s making you feel better. It will loosen the joints. It decreases pain and it seems to have a somewhat extended impact going beyond the immersion period, “says Bruce E. Becker, MD, Spokane’s director of the National Aquatics & Sports Medicine Institute at Washington State University.
There are many reasons to soak in the works of warm water. It reduces the gravity force that compresses the joint, provides support for sore limbs of 360 degrees, can decrease swelling and inflammation and increase circulation.
So how long are you supposed to soak? After about 20 minutes, Dr. Becker suggests patients he’s researched seem to get a maximum advantage. And make sure you drink water to remain well hydrated before and afterwards.
Here are a few easy steps to get the most out of your next bath.
Go Warm, not Hot.
Water temperatures are a good range between 92 and 100 degrees. If you have cardiovascular issues, watch out for too warm water because it can put stress on your core. The U.S. Commission on Consumer Product Safety states anything exceeding 104 degrees is deemed hazardous to everyone.
Don’t Sit there Alone.
Warm water is great to relax, but it’s nice to move as well. Warm water stimulates the flow of blood to stiff muscles and frozen joints, making a hot tub or pool an optimal place to relax. Trap a tennis ball between the tiny back and the bottom or back of the bath to relieve low back pain, then lean into it and rub it against twisted muscles.
Stir in a few salts.
The National Academy of Sciences data indicate that most Americans do not get enough magnesium, a mineral that is essential for bone and heart health. One way to remedy this: bathing in crystals of magnesium sulfate, also known as salts of Epsom. According to scientists at the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom, they are comparatively cheap, can be discovered in grocery shops and drug shops, and can increase magnesium concentrations up to 35 percent. But don’t go overboard; these salts should only be warned by the National Institutes of Health for occasional use. People with diabetes should also be conscious that insulin release can be stimulated by elevated concentrations of magnesium.
Consider finding a pool of Warm water.
Warm water can be so helpful in combating arthritis and fibromyalgia pain and stiffness that specialists recommend heated exercise pools. Various patient surveys with both circumstances discovered that their pain decreased by as much as 40% and their physical function improved when they participated in hot water exercise programs two or three times a week. The exercise programs also provided an emotional boost, helped people to sleep better and were especially efficient for obese people. Stay Healthizes!
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