Arthritis. Eczema. Swollen joints. Overall pain relief. There is a certain, easy to use technique that has been used for centuries to help alleviate pain caused in your hands and feet. Soaking! According to the Arthritis Foundation, by immersing your aching hands and feet in a hot water bath it will allow the joints to become more loose, decreases swelling and inflammation, the pressure of gravity is reduced around your joints, and it can increase circulation.
How Do I Soak?
Soaking is as easy as it sounds. Simply add warm water to your bathtub or to a container that fits your hands or feet. It is important to remember not to add hot water because that could be dangerous to your skin and the heat can cause your nervous system to become amped up! The water should be warm enough where it will allow your muscles and joints to relax. Epsom salt has been used since the Shakespearean days and has been used for a wide variety of pain relief. The salt is known to withdraw the moisture out of lesions caused by rashes and the mineral magnesium itself is absorbed through the skin to help with pain in joints and muscles. For those who suffer from eczema or itchiness, an oatmeal bath helps soothe inflammation as the warm water helps ease and relax the mind. With so many different ways to achieve the results that one would look for,it’s no wonder that hydrotherapy has been widely used around the world for centuries and is the most simple and affordable technique.
Pain Relief
Soaking can help alleviate pains caused from:
Arthritis
Eczema
Muscle Soreness
Sprains
Fibromyalgia
Swollen Feet
Soaking Benefits
Soaking has many benefits and can help with a variety of different aspects. By immersing the affected area into a warm water, it will help increase healing time and muscle pain relief as blood circulation is increased. Arthritis sufferers benefit from soaking as it helps reduce the pressure of gravity around the joints. As soaking helps with the physical aspect, it also helps reduce stress and anxiety due to the calmness of the warm water. Overall, soaking is beneficial and has helped many people over the years with their pain. How do you soak?
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