Hydrotherapy and Arthritis
Hydrotherapy and Arthritis
Arthritis is a debilitating condition that causes joints to stiffen. This can make it difficult to do things that were once easy to do, such as moving freely or picking things up. There are 100 types of arthritis. Medication can be prescribed as well natural treatments and exercise. One treatment that is used to help relieve the symptoms of arthritis is hydrotherapy.
What is hydrotherapy?
Hydrotherapy is when a patient is guided through specific movements while in water. A therapist usually guides the patient through the exercises. To be beneficial the water has to be warm. Minerals and aromatic aromas may be added to the water.
What are the benefits of hydrotherapy?
Like being in a warm bath your muscles become very relaxed. You will find that arm and leg movements are much easier in water which allows you to exercise muscles that usually doesn’t get any exercise. Pain and soreness in muscles are also relieved by the movement in warm water. Hydrotherapy also helps blood circulation. Rheumatoid arthritis sufferers benefit the most from hydrotherapy.
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This content is accurate and true to the best of the author’s knowledge and is not meant to substitute for formal and individualized advice from a qualified professional.
