5 Key Health Benefits of Hot Tub Ownership

June 30, 2018

Hot tubs boast many therapeutic benefits. From Japan to Scandinavia, cultures across the globe have long recognized the healing benefits of submersion in hot water. In ancient times, communal bathhouses were the only way to experience the healing benefits of a hot tub. But now it’s possible for anyone with a patio or small backyard to own a hot tub or spa and create a spa-like healing oasis.

Today people use them to treat a variety of health ailments, including stress, muscle aches, and fibromyalgia. By working with a qualified dealer, you can find a hot tub that is affordable and helps you improve your health. Here at Alcoe, in Lubbock, TX we’ve compiled a list of 5 key health benefits associated with hot tub ownership and regular hot tub exposure.

  1. Pain Relief:
    Sitting in a hot tub is a great way to reduce your chronic pain. Hot tubs are excellent therapeutic devices for those suffering from arthritis, fibromyalgia and other similar ailments. Additionally, hot tubs can provide chronic pain sufferers with a safe and comfortable exercise environment.According to the Arthritis Foundation and Dr. Bruce E. Bescker, M.D. of the National Aquatics & Sports Medicine Institute at Washington State University, soaking in hot water for about 20 minutes helps with chronic pain from musculoskeletal conditions. Warm water reduces swelling and inflammation and increases circulation because it reduces the effects of gravity and provides support for aching joints and muscles.
  2. Improved Circulation:
    A study from the Journal of Physiology discovered that blood pressure can be lowered with only 8 weeks of repeated hot water immersion. This study and others provide strong evidence that routine exposure to hot water improves your body’s circulation.Sitting in a hot tub for 10 minutes slightly increases your heart rate and elevates your body temperature. This is good for your blood pressure and can improve the health of your heart, your muscles, and your veins. However, people with severe cardiovascular conditions or lower blood pressure should check with their physician first to ensure it’s safe for them.
  3. Muscle Relaxation:
    Prolonged exposure to hot water reduces muscle tension and relaxes overly stressed body parts. Additionally, the increased blood flow can help heal damaged or strained muscles. Sitting in a hot tub for an extended period of time is a great way to heal stressed and damaged muscles.In fact, in a recent CNN, Dr. David Burke of Emory University’s Center for Rehabilitative Medicine, says a hot soak will, “relax the muscles, which takes the tension off of them and the nerves that have been injured.”
  4. Better Sleep:
    Taking a hot bath or soaking in a hot tub at night can actually help you sleep better and reduces insomnia. As long as you time your soak correctly and allow enough time to cool off, there’s growing evidence that hot water immersion can improve the quality of your sleep by helping you fall asleep and stay asleep longer.In a 2017 article from Time magazine, Dr. Dianne Augelli of the Center for Sleep Medicine at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, says that body temperature is an important part of our body’s circadian rhythm and that “cooling down is a signal that tells us we’re supposed to go to sleep.” So a few minutes in the hot tub in the evening, about 2 hours before bedtime can relax your muscles and then as your body temperature drops, you relax even more and can start to fall asleep.
  5. Stress Relief:
    There’s nothing more relaxing than settling into a nice, warm hot tub and letting the stress of a hard day wash away. Hot tubs aren’t just great for your physical health. They can also provide you with a great escape that can help you take care of your mental health needs.A soak in a hot tub can actually help lower your cortisol levels. Increased levels of cortisol are associated with stress. Immersion in hot water relaxes your muscles and lowers your blood pressure, which helps decrease the amount of the stress hormone in your blood so you relax.
Pierre Viner left his experience with Alcoe in February 2018:

“Alcoe has provided my family with top quality products and excellent customer service for the last 12 years. I can count on the guys at Alcoe to make sure I don’t miss my daily soak!”

couple in hot tub

Conclusion

With so many health benefits to owning a hot tub including pain relief, better sleep, less stress, and muscle relaxation, it’s hard to justify any reasons not to purchase a new hot tub or spa for your home in Lubbock, TX or anywhere else. As with any health issue, it’s always important to check with your primary care doctor before trying any type of treatment, including hot water immersion. However, most people can benefit from a relaxing 10 to 20-minute soak in a hot tub or spa.

Need Help? Call Us!

For decades, Alcoe has been a trusted provider of hot tubs in Lubbock, TX. We offer a selection of hot tubs capable of meeting a wide range of needs. Our friendly team members are dedicated to helping each and every one of our clients finds a hot tub, swim spa, sunroom, sauna, outdoor kitchen or BBQ grill that meets their specific wants and desires. You can count on us to provide you with a high-quality piece of at-home recreation equipment.

To learn more about our extensive inventory and the health benefits of hot tub ownership, visit our showroom at 7701 Quaker Ave Lubbock, TX 79424 or contact one of our friendly staff members today at (806) 788-0122.

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