The Many Benefits of Hot Springs

In the same way a heating pad can provide relief, the warmth from hot springs can help ease pain.

"Heat overall decreases your perception of pain when in moderation by blocking the pain receptors," explains Posina. "A study in Rheumatology International suggested that hot springs may help with pain relief, especially [in cases of] diffuse body pain or fibromyalgia. Another study showed that it helped patients with inflammatory arthritis."

Nicole adds that in Europe medicinal bathing is considered a form of health care to the end that it's actually covered by some health insurance plans. Courses on the subject are even offered at medical institutions.

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