Pain Management

Hot Tubs for Pain Management

Athletes commonly use hot tubs to promote healing and for pain relief, and doctors have long recommended hot tubs to patients suffering from painful bone, joint, and muscle diseases.

There are three pain relieving aspects of regular hot tub use.

• Increased circulation – Blood brings oxygen and nutrients throughout the body. When you give your circulatory system a boost, more blood can be moved through the body quicker creating an increase in oxygen and white blood cells, which work to heal.
• Perspiration – Combined with circulation, the two works together to move lactic acid (the acid that gives us sore muscles) away from our muscles.
• Endorphins – When your body’s temperature rises you release endorphins, which work as a natural anesthetic against pain.

Hot tubs are also beneficial in managing pain. The buoyancy brought on by immersion in water and the massaging action of the jets both work to relieve joint and muscle pain. Read more about our hot tub health benefits.

HotSpring Spas of Music City does not recommend saunas or hot tubs to anyone with a serious pain-related health issue unless they’ve received specific instructions from their doctor. Before you enter a hot tub, confirm that it is good for your health.