Is There Hot Tub Health Risks and Dangers?

21 Sep Is There Hot Tub Health Risks and Dangers?

Health Risks of Using Hot Tubs

From Swim University

Hot Tubs are renowned for the benefits, such as relaxation, therapy and recovery.  Ofter overlooked, sometimes, are the actual health risks and dangers that a hot tub can present.  This post from Matt Giovanisci of Swim University outlines these risks, which include accidential injury and illness.

Here is an excerpt from the post:

We spend a lot of time talking about the many benefits owning and using a hot tub can bring to both you and your family, and with good reason. Hot tubs can provide you with a wonderful way to relieve stress and provide soothing relief to sore joints and muscles making them a great addition to anyone’s health regime.

However, just like everything else in life, hot tubs can pose certain risks to your health. It is important than you are aware of all the dangers and risks of using a hot tub before you decide to make soaking in one a part of your daily regimen. In most cases many of these dangers can easily be avoided simply by being careful while using your hot tub and always practicing optimum hot tub care and maintenance. Even so, you need to know what the dangers are if you ever hope to defend yourself from them and prevent accidental injury or illness because of a simple lack of knowledge.

Accidental Injury

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