Several years ago, a group of UK researchers set out to examine the effectiveness of hydrotherapy for people with fibromyalgia. Good news: They found strong evidence for the use of hydrotherapy in managing the disorder, with particularly positive results for pain relief. Here’s how hydrotherapy can make a difference for you.

Reduced Pain

Pain is the hallmark of fibromyalgia, leaving a constant dull ache throughout the body. The disorder may even affect the way your brain processes pain signals, intensifying sensations of discomfort. But hydrotherapy provides natural relief for fibromyalgia, reducing painful swelling and inflammation in the muscles and joints. Try giving your body a break by soaking in the spa for up to 20 minutes at a time. With soothing water and ergonomic seats that follow the contours of the body, Jacuzzi® Hot Tubs offer a respite from fibromyalgia pain.

Greater Physical Function

Staying fit is a challenge when you’re living with fibromyalgia, as chronic pain and fatigue make exercise seem impossible. Biking, jogging, and even walking may prove difficult, placing pressure on tender muscles and joints. On the other hand, water-based exercise offers a healthy alternative to land-based activity, providing the buoyancy you need to move about freely—and with much less pain. What’s more, hydrotherapy can improve your physical functioning, enabling you to stay active and overcome the obstacles of fibromyalgia.

Reduced Fatigue

Comfort is a prerequisite for slumber, and fibromyalgia is anything but comfortable—making sleep difficult to achieve. Once you do fall asleep, it’s common to awaken multiple times as a result of pain, sleep apnea, or restless legs syndrome. But spending time in the hot tub helps your body relax so you can get comfortable enough to enjoy a full night’s sleep. In fact, hydrotherapy has been proven more effective than conventional physiotherapy in increasing total sleep time and decreasing total naptime for those with fibromyalgia.

Greater Confidence

The constraints of fibromyalgia can lead to feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt, and an overall negative self-image. After all, those who don’t feel well physically and emotionally typically don’t feel good about themselves. But hydrotherapy offers an opportunity to stop the downward spiral and take control of your health. For those living with fibromyalgia, the ability to do more physical activity in water can lead to greater self-confidence, which in turn leads to a more positive outlook on life.

Though we’ve yet to find a cure for fibromyalgia, hydrotherapy is a safe, effective, and all-natural treatment for its many symptoms. Spending time in the spa provides physical and emotional benefits that can help you manage the disorder and experience a higher quality of life.

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