Hot tubs provide relief for general aches and pains, carpal tunnel, and numerous inflammatory processes such as arthritis, bursitis, fibromyalgia, gout, and tendonitis. They are also excellent for injury prevention.

The buoyancy of water and the air bubbles generated by the hot tub’s jets reduce body weight by approximately 90%--taking pressure off joints and muscles. The hot tub’s heat increases blood circulation, which relaxes tight muscles and removes inflammation from joints. This leads to increased strength, flexibility, and range of motion. Those who suffer from back or knee pain may see tremendous benefits from hydrotherapy.

For its muscular and skeletal benefits, submerged-bathing hydrotherapy, when used properly, can reduce symptoms of the following inflammatory processes, such as but not limited to:

• Arthritis—a group of conditions that damages joints
• Fibromyalgia—pain of muscle or connective tissue
• Gout—elevated levels of uric acid in the bloodstream
• Bursitis—inflammation of a bursa sac on a joint
• Tendonitis—inflammation of a tendon
• Osteoporosis—mineral deficiency of bone
• Carpal tunnel—compression of the median nerve in the wrist

While people with some conditions, specifically joint and muscle conditions will see quick, direct benefits, other people with conditions like osteoporosis will see gradual and sometimes indirect benefits. With osteoporosis, people see benefits from exercise and a decrease in the number of falling episodes. Though hydrotherapy does not provide direct benefits, it does increase range of motion and rejuvenates joints and muscles, which allow a hot tub user to exercise more freely and with minimized pain to build strength and core balance to minimize falling.

Expert Testimonial

“The water takes some weight off painful joints, making it easier to exercise. It helps relax tense muscles and relieve pain.”—The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMSD)

“Gentle movement may help build strength, relax stiff joints and sore muscles. Water buoyancy greatly reduces the pressure on joints, making it easier to perform range of motion exercises.”—American Pain Foundation

“Hydrotherapy has been used to treat arthritis and joint injuries or replacements.”—The American Geriatrics Society

“The warm water helps those with joint problems/replacements, back problems, arthritis, fibromyalgia…For this reason more and more doctors are recommending that their patients try it because of the buoyancy and resistance properties of the water. Rehabilitative water exercises improve overall fitness levels by increasing flexibility (range of motion) and muscular strength.”—Cynthia Brooks in Water Exercises Improve Fitness, Manage Pain in Springfield News-Sun

Customer Testimonial

"We have enjoyed the health benefits of our Model D Hot Springs tub for the last 25 years. It is one material possession I would miss the most. What a wonderful way to start the day, sitting in the hot tub and watching Humming birds in the garden. My wife and I plan our day in the hot tub. The warm-water therapy has been a great help for my Arthritis and it is the best stress reducer I know. It also helps muscle recovery after a day of skiing or working in the garden. My doctor tells me it may also boost circulation."--Vance and Carolyn from Beaverton, Oregon, Classic Model D

"I have suffered from back pain increasing with my age...I am a careful shopper, I researched new spas for almost a year...and found Oregon Hot Tub to have the best recommendation from friends and consumer reports, and I ordered a Jetsetter for the new patio. Since installing it and using it almost every morning, I have not had to return to physical therapy, and only had to visit my chiropractor twice in a year and a half...I would have a lot of trouble living without my Hot Spring spa."--John from Camas, Washington, 2008 Hot Spring Jetsetter