There are many unspoken benefits of having a hot tub in your home. If you’ve always wondered if you needed one or debated whether or not to upgrade your old hot tub, below are the health benefits you may want to know about.

• Arthritis pain is minimized. Arthritis is caused by stiffness and inflammation of the joints, and obviously, the most common symptom would be painful. Contrary to popular belief, it’s not only old people who suffer from this but young people as well. There are many factors that cause this, including gout and osteoarthritis. By using a hot tub, the pressure and temperature will help minimize the pain by relaxing the muscles. It’s a good alternative treatment, without any of the side effects you can get from medication.

• Lowered levels of blood sugar. Diabetics, rejoice. Controlling blood sugar levels without the aid of insulin and medication can be difficult. Using the hot tub regularly will help the blood vessels to dilate and improve the flow of blood throughout your muscles. This, in turn, will reduce blood sugar levels. Diabetics also suffer from poor blood flow, so a hot tub session will help improve their condition and control glucose levels in the body.

• Reduced anxiety and stress. In this busy world, relaxing is often challenging. Taking the time for a hot tub session can help release endorphins to improve your mood and concentration levels. It’s also a good way to deal with sleep deprivation as the decompression of joints and increased blood circulation helps you relax. Going in the hot tub also lowers the heart rate, body temperature, and blood pressure, making you feel drowsy and ready for a tranquil sleep.

• Reduces body pain and promotes faster healing. Submerging yourself in water means 90 percent of your body weight is supported by it. This feeling of weightlessness helps relieve any pain in the joints and muscles. It’s a good way to deal with chronic pain, whether it’s your back or anywhere else in the body, as the water will counteract gravity and help the ligaments and strained muscles relax. With regular tub sessions, managing inflamed muscles and swollen joints is easier.

• Good for athletes. If you play sports regularly and often find yourself prone to injury, having a hot tub can help change this. Soaking before and after playing sports or a workout will help the muscles relax and decrease the chances of injury. Sore and stiff muscles are also easily dealt with, and if you’re suffering from any existing injury, then a hot tub can also help you with that.

If you’re upgrading your hot tub and don’t have space for your old one, disposing of it shouldn’t be a worry. Evergreen Junk Removal in Los Angeles can collect your old tub so you’ll have space for the new one. You can even schedule it beforehand so by the time the new hot tub arrives, you can just plug it in and enjoy a session for the evening.

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