5 Proven Therapeutic Benefits of Walk-In Bathtubs

For centuries, people around the world have harnessed the healing power of hydrotherapy, which is the use of water to treat various health conditions.

Modern research confirms our ancestors knew best and shows this practice has profound physical and mental effects, from pain relief to mindful relaxation. Now, you can enjoy the therapeutic benefits of hydrotherapy in the comfort of your home when you soak in a walk-in tub.

Discover the top five science-backed reasons to luxuriate in a hot bath at the end of the day.

1. Reduce Joint and Muscle Pain

For those living with chronic pain conditions like arthritis, fibromyalgia and multiple sclerosis, research suggests taking a hot bath can help to relax muscles, improve joint mobility and reduce pain. As you soak, the heat helps relax tight, stiff muscles, while the water’s buoyancy takes the pressure off your joints to improve mobility.

Many walk-in tubs also come with hydro massage jets that target sore areas, providing gentle pressure that increases blood flow and reduces inflammation.

2. Improve Circulation and Heart Health

Soaking in a walk-in tub with hydrotherapy features can be a powerful way to boost your cardiovascular health and manage chronic pain conditions.

A recent study from Japan, where baths are a popular cultural practice, found that participants who took a hot bath daily showed a 28% lower risk of heart disease and a 26% lower risk of stroke.

Researchers believe the heat from the water dilates blood vessels, increasing circulation and reducing strain on the heart, which helps protect against conditions like arrhythmias and hypertension.

3. Help Manage Type 2 Diabetes

Walk-in tubs can serve as a valuable tool in diabetes management. According to a study in the New England Journal of Medicine, soaking in warm water for 30 minutes a day reduced blood sugar levels by up to 13% in people with type 2 diabetes. The researchers believe that the hot water simulates exercise by increasing the blood flow to skeletal muscles, thereby reducing insulin resistance.

4. Lower Stress and Anxiety

For many, a long soak in the tub is the perfect antidote to a stressful day. A study in New Scientist reports that hot baths could improve depression as much as physical exercise.

The calming effects of a warm soak multiply when you use chromotherapy in your walk-in tub. Different colored lights trigger natural wellness cues, with green evoking tranquility and healing to reduce your stress and anxiety.

5. Boost Sleep Quality

A meta-analysis reveals that taking a warm, soothing bath an hour before bedtime helps improve sleep quality. The drop in body temperature after getting out of the tub signals to your brain that it’s time to sleep, aiding your natural sleep-wake cycle.

Aromatherapy can also help you sleep more soundly. Diffusing essential oils like lavender throughout your walk-in tub can increase the production of sleep-regulating neurotransmitters, helping you fall asleep faster and wake up refreshed.

Choose Safe Step for Your Therapeutic Walk-In Tub

Indulging in a soothing, warm soak is a healing bathing ritual backed by science.

When you immerse yourself in a Safe Step Walk-In Tub, you unlock a wellspring of therapeutic benefits, from easing joint pain to enhancing sleep quality. Thoughtfully designed with innovative comfort features, each tub is a sanctuary where you can unwind, rejuvenate, and emerge feeling revitalized.

Request your free quote today to bring the restorative power of hydrotherapy home.