Approximately 20 million Americans suffering from arthritis seek medical attention for their chronic, and sometimes acute, condition. Currently, there is no cure for arthritis, and conventional medical treatment is not entirely effective in preventing or stopping the pain and disability that results from arthritis. A variety of methods, allopathic and alternative, exist to manage the symptoms of arthritis. Exercise therapy has been proven effective in relieving pain and improving mobility—however, for people with arthritis, normal exercise can be painful. Hydrotherapy offers a way to exercise and improve body function without putting so much stress on your painful joints.
Hydrotherapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
myHydrotherapy can be a beneficial form of treatment for individuals with arthritic conditions. During hydrotherapy, a person is submersed in water, either to soak or to exercise. A hydrotherapist can instruct a patient on the types of movements appropriate for his or her condition. myHydrotherapy can be especially useful to treat the joint pain and stiffness associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The painful swelling in the joints that occurs with rheumatoid arthritis has been shown to decrease with hydrotherapy. The warmth of the water is effective on the joints and soft tissues to decrease swelling and improve mobility in those joints. When you are in the water, the gravitational forces on the body are reduced; thus, the joints have a lighter load to bear during exercise.
myHydrotherapy with warm water can also help increase blood flow, delivering more oxygen-rich blood to areas of the body that need it. Warm water is soothing to the muscles and can release tension associated with arthritic conditions, decreasing pain and inflammation in arthritis patients. Several studies have shown that hydrotherapy is an effective treatment to ease the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
Hydrotherapy for Osteoarthritis (OA)
myHydrotherapy can also be effective in helping those individuals with osteoarthritis (OA). Several studies have shown that strength training and aerobic exercise can reduce pain and improve the physical function and general health of people with osteoarthritis in their knees. Water’s buoyancy offers an alternative method for getting exercise by allowing easier joint movement and being virtually impact-free, making it an excellent choice for people with painful joints.
myHydrotherapy can help you in a number of different ways:
The warmth of the water allows your muscles to relax and eases the pain in your joints, helping you to exercise.
The water supports your weight, which helps to relieve pain and increase the range of movement of your joints.
The water can be used to provide resistance to moving your joints. By pushing your arms and legs against the water, you can also improve your muscle strength.
Testimony :
I’ve had rheumatoid arthritis since childhood. Between the age of 1 and 7, I was treated by a local Chinese acupuncturist. At 17, the doctor recommended treatment by injection of drugs. The drugs weakened my immune system and caused my organs to fail. Dark pigmentation appeared on both my cheeks and necks. After using myHydrotherapy intensively for a month, the dark pigmentation on my cheeks and necks disappeared and my body became stronger. Rheumatoid arthritis has also gone. Thank you myHydrotherapy for turning my life around!
~Chen Shaomei, Fushan, China
I have severe arthritis but am only in my 40’s. Mornings were pure H___ and it didn’t get much better after that. I could not walk a block due to constant and severe pain. Taking pain killers concerned me as I know long term they can do a lot of damage to our organs.
I couldn’t believe how great I felt after my 1st bath. Using myHydrotherapy on a daily basis( my treat when I get home from work)I am no longer on any pain killers, I can easily walk miles, I have been able to take on far more physically and mentally challenging work. Having myHydrotherapy for the past year has improved my enjoyment and quality of life so much.
Being pain free and not needing pain medication has added a lot of living back to my life. I hope you can get myHydrotherapy to everyone who needs it because no one deserves to live with constant pain or the stress of it. I wish everyone who has severe arthritis could feel as good as I do now.
~Tina B.- Leduc – 08/08/2010
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