Using a bath for recovery

By Benjamin Clarke | Published on 17th May 2022

Getting into a hot bath after exercise or experiencing pain can be a great way to ease the symptoms and help your body feel more relaxed. Using baths for recovery goes all the way back to the Romans, who placed huge importance on the healing powers of hydrotherapy, as evidenced in such places as Bath and Pompeii.

Often involving water temperatures of between 32 - 36°C, hydrotherapy is particularly effective in treating joint pain. Many who have had joint replacements and or suffering from osteoarthritis have been reported to especially benefit from this type of water-based therapy, but it also can be beneficial for many different types of arthritis.

Hydrotherapy has also been used to the symptoms of stress, fibromyalgia, muscle pain and improving flexibility.

Relieving muscle and joint pain

Bathing in a warm bath can be a superb way of moving aching limbs and stiff body parts. The water helps to support the weight of your limbs, allowing you to move in ways that are simply not possible out of the water and helps to keep things very low-impact.

Even simply being in the bath and remaining stationary, the warm water can help with reducing inflammation, joint pain and stress.

Better blood flow

Doing some moderate exercise has long been associated with improving blood circulation, which in turn helps to warm up the extremities of your body and assist with repair and recovery.

Getting in a hot bath will also improve blood flow by relaxing your arteries, veins and capillaries. This is fantastic for your circulation, your muscles and your skin due to oxygenated blood flowing around all parts of your body. Better blood flow can therefore reduce the problems of cold hands and feet.

Improving skin and complexion

You'll have noticed that when you've been eating poorly or having interrupted sleep that your skin suffers and becomes more dull. Toxins and stress take their toll and can result in you looking less than your best.

Having a soak in a hot bath can increase oxygen intake and accelerate the process of the toxins in your body being drawn out of your skin. This oxygenation and improved blood flow can give your skin a much cleaner feeling and a healthier glow.

Easy access whirlpool baths

If you have mobility problems and are looking for a bath to aid your recovery and improve your bathing experience, we offer a range of baths that are easy to access and avoid the difficulty of stepping over a high side. These are popular bath designs, specifically manufactured with mobility concerns in mind. Below we display three of our favourite and most enduring easy access whirlpool baths.

1. Trojan Kent Whirlpool Bath

Commonly known as a 'micro bath' the Trojan Kent is one of the smallest whirlpool baths in our catalogue.

Because it's a sit-in bath, the Trojan Kent is also a good option for those with mobility restrictions as it is incredibly easy to access. The textured base gives extra confidence under your feet, allowing you to get in and out without fear of slipping.

The Trojan Kent is great for small bathrooms and provides all the features of a luxury spa bath which you might not have thought possible if you have limited space.

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2. Bathe Easy Comfort Bath

Officially the smallest bath we have, the Bathe Easy Comfort is an easy access bath specifically designed suitable for those with limited mobility or who need bathing assistance.

This space-saving bath showcases an integral seat, making the bathing experience both accessible and very enjoyable. Complete with a 10mm glass door with anti staining technology, the Comfort is fitted with a really swish stainless steel handle and door hinges.

A superb choice for anyone requiring this style of bath yet has limited available space in the bathroom.

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3. Bathe Easy Cascade Bath

The Bathe Easy Cascade will fit effortlessly into any bathroom style.

With an easy access glass door, this allows anyone who would otherwise struggle to climb over the rim of the bath, access to a wonderful hydro massage experience.

Available in the popular 1700x700 sizes, this bath can also be specified left or right-handed, making sure it can adapt to your personal requirements.

Designed with a double waste, you can expect 40% quicker drainage than a single waste, for safety, piece of mind and convenience.

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