Soaking in a bath is a safe arthritis therapy

ARTHRITIS is a debilitating condition which can affect anyone. Its symptoms can have a profound impact on day-today life, causing pain and stress. Although there is no cure for arthritis, there are many ways to relieve the symptoms of joint Picture: NATIONWIDE MOBILITY pain. These include medication, diet, exercise and relaxation therapy. Additionally, many people have spoken of the benefits of something as simple as a warm bath to ease pain and reduce inflammation.

The Arthritis Foundation talks about: ‘Soaking in warm water as one of the oldest, cheapest, and safest forms of complementary therapy’. Warm water therapy works by expanding your blood vessels to allow more blood and oxygen to flow to the painful area.

This increased circulation helps to relax your muscles and sore areas. A relaxing soak in a warm bath is great for pain management for all sorts of conditions.

A walk-in bath from Nationwide Mobility can be perfect for anyone with arthritis.

The low-access threshold makes it easy to get in and out and there is the option of a power seat to lift you up and down with ease, to make taking a regular bath for pain relief safe and comfortable.