In winter and in the sun, hot springs are undoubtedly an excellent choice for warmth, relaxation and relaxation.
But for the rheumatist, the hot springs are a problem:
Can I get a hot spring?
Would the hot springs make it worse?
I don’t know.
Today, let’s find out.
The benefits of a hot spring.
The hot springs, which have since ancient times been considered a good food, are referred to by ancients as “hot soup” whose efficacy is documented in this draft, and are considered to be a cure for a variety of diseases, such as convulsions, muscular paralysis and poor hands and feet.
Chinese doctors have clouds: “The blood warms and the cold condenses”. Modern medical research has also shown that, in combination with drug treatment, physical treatment, such as hot springs, can assist patients to a certain extent in mitigating symptoms:
• The abundance of minerals in hot springs, which greatly contribute to human health;
• Thermal effects of hot springs can significantly increase pain thresholds, eliminate local swelling, increase the outreach of concubine tissues, ease muscles and muscle spasms, and thus improve joint activity;
• Fluctuation and stress in hot springs can also reduce muscle and fratricidal stress, ease pain and facilitate the functional recovery of the body.
Can a rheumatist get a hot spring?
Dr. Wong can tell you with certainty that, as far as his condition permits, rheumatists can go to hot springs!
Rheumatism, in the category of Chinese medicine, falls under the category of “combustion”, the main cause of which is physical insufficiency, wind, cold, wet, heat, etc., which leads to constriction and a lack of blood, which in turn causes joint pain, swelling and rigidity.
The hot springs can facilitate the flow of human blood, so that the arteries are smooth and “no pain”, so as to alleviate the symptoms of joint pain, swelling and so forth; at the same time, the heat in the springs can also disperse the hysteria in the body and reduce the attacks on the joints by external evils in order to help correct them.
Researchers in the country have targeted 100 cases of rheumatism and have allowed them to bathe in hot springs one time a day for 20-30 minutes for several weeks, and have found that:
The spa spa has a 95 per cent relief rate for coitus pain in the subject.
Also in 2020, there was a control experiment for 104 cases of rheumatism, which found that spa intervention could effectively alleviate joint pain and facilitate the restoration of joint function for rheumatism patients, and that the observation team was generally more efficient than the control group.
These experimental data show that conventional impregnated hot springs can effectively help to mitigate rheumatism and contribute to better treatment.
No hot springs under these circumstances!
While the hot springs are good, Dr. Huang Yuen reminds us that not all rheumatists are suitable for the hot springs. In the following four cases, the patient should avoid hot springs:
1 Skin with wounds, ulcers or severe infections
Simmering hot springs may lead to increased infection of the wound, while sulfur and other chemical substances contained in the spring water may stimulate the skin and worsen the condition.
2 In combination with diseases such as diabetes, hypertension or cardiovascular disease
High temperatures in hot springs can cause blood sugar fluctuations, blood vessels to spread and blood pressure to decline, which can trigger accidents such as dizziness and fall.
Category 3 rheumatism acute periods or when physical strength is not sustained
Hot springs are not appropriate when the rheumatist is in an acute period and the joints swell and the pain is evident.
In addition, if the patient feels short and weak, hot springs should be avoided so that he/she does not consume too much physical energy and lead to discomfort.
4 Female menstruation, gynaecology and early and end of pregnancy
Women’s immunity has declined during menstruation, and impregnated hot springs may increase the likelihood of contracting gynaecological diseases.
Women with gynaecological diseases may be insulated in hot springs, which can lead to repeated infections, reduced treatment, etc. Women are also prevented from immersing in hot springs at the beginning and end of pregnancy, so as not to affect the foetus.
In addition, there are a number of concerns to be borne in mind during hot springs:
The water should not be too hot or too long. It is generally recommended that water temperatures be around 40°C and that 10-30 minutes be appropriate.
The spa process should be self-monitoring, and the hot springs should be terminated in a timely manner.
After a spa, the body is vulnerable to loss of moisture and should be replenished in a timely manner to keep warm.
Carnation: This is based on the sharing of diseases and is not a substitute for hospital visits. Comments are for reference purposes only, and medical advice is required for specific treatments.
References:
[1] Analysis of the clinical value of rheumatism arthritis in hot springs [1] J]. Chinese sanatorium medicine, 2020, 29 (10): 1055-1056. [2] Korean Yen Liang, Chen Jian Jian, Chen Yuen, Chen …. Hot springs and human health [J]. Health medicine research and practice, 2017, 14 (04): 4-11.[3] Shinzun. 8 categories of people are not suitable for hot springs [J]. Jiangsu health care, 2018, (02) 45.
