A whirlpool can bring welcome relief by providing the warmth, massage and buoyancy needed to both relax and exercise joints and muscles. Whirlpools use directional and flow adjustable hydrotherapy jets, which produce an air and water stream to massage specific parts of the body. The water should feel relaxing and comfortable, and not hot. If you are using a whirlpool for just soaking or doing very gentle exercises for arthritis, you should set the temperature between 102 to 104 degrees.

Indications:
Whirlpools can be used to help ease the pain of many arthritis sufferers. Characterized by inflammation of the joints, causing swelling, pain and stiffness, arthritis often results in loss of joint movement or function. You may find relief without drugs by soaking in the warm waters.

A whirlpool allows for ease of movement of joints generally affected by arthritis, such as the knees, hips, hands, elbows and shoulders. Warm water causes muscles to become relaxed, which can then make it easier to perform exercises and daily tasks. A peaceful soak in a spa creates an overall feeling of comfort, minimizing the pain and inflammation of arthritis.


Cautions:
If you suffer from high blood pressure or any type of cardiovascular disease you must first consult your physician before using the whirlpool.