Hot Tubs Fort Dodge, IA – Hot Spring Spa Dealer Raises Awareness for Juvenile Arthritis Month

DES MOINES, Iowa - July 28, 2013 - PRLog -- Fort Dodge, IA 50501 - “Juvenile arthritis can start in many different ways. No matter how it begins, juvenile arthritis can mean a drastic change in lifestyle for children,” said Connie Petersen general manager of Hot Spring Spas of Iowa.  

“It is necessary for parents to find every means possible to reduce the discomfort of the illness itself as well as the psychological and logistical difficulties that come with it,” continued Petersen. Here are 3 helpful things any parent can do to help their kids deal with childhood arthritis:

Create a Support System - Dealing with juvenile arthritis takes a community. Since kids can’t be at home all the time, but have to deal with the strategic, psychological and medical aspects of the disease no matter where they are, a good support system is vital.

Talk to teachers, neighbors, other parents and school officials to let them know what is happening. While medical issues are a private matter, there is no shame in letting people know what kids are dealing with. Having any illness can isolate children and make them feel alone. Knowing they have support and can turn to the adults in their lives for help is a great relief.

Monitor Medications - Don’t let kids shoulder the responsibility for medications. Pain medications and anti-inflammatory medicines are a good way to help combat the pain of arthritis, but they can be dangerous. Taking medications too soon or missing doses can make managing arthritis difficult and hazardous.

Young children can have a hard time remembering to take medications on time. Even older children can be tempted to take too much pain medication, or take medicine in a hurry without thinking about the schedule when pressed for time. Parents can help by teaching children to use calendars, alarm clocks and setting specific times for medications, but they should never leave it completely up to the child.

Go Hydro - Provide soothing hydrotherapy for children with a hot tub. The swirling water from powerful jets helps alleviate the pain of sore muscles and joints. The heat reduces the inflammation and also increases the fluids between the joints for relief from arthritis pain. Another great benefit of hydrotherapy from a hot tub for juvenile arthritis sufferers is the natural buoyancy of the water.

Weight from gravity is removed when entering the water. That takes the pressure off of affected joints and gives the child relief from daily aggravations due to the illness.

A short soak every night before bed, also increases the ability to sleep well. When injured the body benefits greatly from increased sleep. Pain from arthritis inhibits sleep. Soaking for 15 to 20 minutes a night helps relieve the pain and the warmth of the water, increased blood flow and relaxed muscles provide the perfect situation for getting to sleep easier and staying asleep longer.

“To help people understand how hydrotherapy can help improve overall health and well-being, we will provide free hot tub test soaks in our 5 locations during the entire month,” commented Petersen. “We want to encourage local consumers to check out the benefits of a relaxing soak in an energy efficient hot tub for themselves.”  

Consumers wanting to find the Hot Spring Spas location nearest them are encouraged to visit the company website for more information.  The website address is http://www.HotSpringGreen.com

About Hot Spring Spas of Minnesota and Iowa

HotSpring Spas of Minnesota and Iowa offer a large selection of new and used hot tubs and saunas for sale and a variety of hot tub, sauna, repairs, parts, and accessories.  We are Minnesota's and Iowa’s premier source for Hot Spring Spas and Hot Tubs, Saunatec and Finnleo Saunas, A & B Backyard Accessories, and proudly carry the SilkBalance for Spas water treatment system.  To learn more, pick up a copy of our free report “7 Critical Questions You Must Ask Before You Buy a Hot Tub”.  Just give us a call at 515-270-8702or go to http://www.HotSpringGreen.com