Improving Joint Health in Your Spa Pool

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Sore joints are an issue all too common in New Zealand, with one in six Kiwis over the age of 15 living with at least one type of Arthritis.

A debilitating condition that often results in sufferers becoming more sedentary as, for them, movement is synonymous with pain. Spa pools, saunas, and hot tubs offer a simple, yet enjoyable and effective avenue for reprieve. Simply relaxing in any of these warm environments will expose you to the incredible healing power of hydrotherapy. In this article, we will explore hydrotherapy’s range of benefits related to joint health.

Increased Circulation
The sedentary lifestyle adopted by people living with arthritis can lead to decreased mobility and circulation while increasing inflammation in the area. Sitting in a warm body of water with massage jets is a relaxing way to combat the pain being felt in certain areas of your body. Modern-day Spa Pools feature diverters, which allow you to concentrate jet massages to certain seats in the spa, to offer a more comprehensive hydrotherapy experience. Utilise this functionality to reduce joint inflammation, while improving flexibility and range of movement. These benefits have been reported to last for hours after exiting the spa.
Freedom to Move
Restricting movement through sore body parts is part and parcel for sufferers of arthritis and general joint pain. Reduce this strain by soaking in a Hot Tub or Spa Pool, where the water’s buoyancy will significantly reduce the weight and pressure on your joints, allowing increased movement, with less pain. Water can support up to 90% of your body weight, which makes it an ideal environment to have a good stretch, and loosen up those joints that have been so painful to move. This exercise should provide a considerable reduction in joint pain for hours after you leave the water.
Heat Therapy
Whether it’s provided by a sauna, Hot Tub, or Spa Pool, heat can offer an answer for all kinds of body pain. It has been shown to be particularly beneficial in reducing inflammation of joints and muscles. Primarily, heat will dilate your blood vessels, stimulating an increased circulation of nutrient-rich blood. This means you are actually achieving a cardiovascular workout, just by sitting in a spa or sauna, as well as reducing pressure on those sore joints. If you experience pain in multiple parts of your body, submerging yourself and moving your limbs slowly through the warm water will provide wide-ranging pain relief through all sore joints.
Hydromassage Jets
For many years masseurs and physical therapists have provided general and targeted pain relief through the art of massage. Studies have shown this to also be particularly effective in assisting the overall functioning of joints. The high-powered jets in Spa Pools can offer precise massage with adjustable pressure, to stimulate either a gentle rub or thorough, deep-tissue massage. With a Spa Pool acting as your personal masseuse you will effectively relieve pressure on your joints and reduce inflammation throughout your body, all while releasing serotonin to relax your mind, body, and improve your mood.

Written By our Spa Pool Expert - Kyle Clement

Kyle Clement is one of our Alpine Spas spa pool specialists. With years of hands-on experience and a genuine passion for spa pools and great customer service. From first-time buyers to seasoned enthusiasts, he is helping people find the right spa pool for their space, their lifestyle, and their budget.