{"id":7415,"date":"2023-01-20T16:51:46","date_gmt":"2023-01-20T21:51:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kohlerwalkinbath.com\/blog\/?p=7415"},"modified":"2023-03-29T11:40:18","modified_gmt":"2023-03-29T16:40:18","slug":"contrast-baths-what-you-should-know-about-hot-cold-water-therapy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kohlerwalkinbath.com\/blog\/contrast-baths-what-you-should-know-about-hot-cold-water-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"Contrast Baths: What You Should Know About Hot-Cold Water Therapy"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Hydrotherapy is a gentle, effective tool for people dealing with chronic pain or recovering from an injury. Contrast baths are a passive form of hydrotherapy<\/a>, involving little movement and letting the water do the work for you. This makes it an appealing option for those with a limited range of movement. Let\u2019s jump in and learn more about this invigorating therapeutic technique.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What is a Contrast Bath?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Contrast baths are a physical therapy treatment wherein you soak your whole body or the affected area repeatedly in first hot and then cold water for specified amounts of time. Typically, contrast baths employ one to four minutes of hot water soaking for every one minute of cold water soaking.<\/span><\/p>\n\"Woman\n <\/div>\n

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How to Do a Contrast Bath<\/span><\/h2>\n
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  1. Before you begin, gather the necessary supplies. You can use your own tub for the warm water and a bucket for the cold water. In addition, you\u2019ll need a timer and a towel or two.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Fill the tub with warm water, between 93\u00b0F and 113\u00b0F, and the bucket with cold water, between 50\u00b0F and 59\u00b0F.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Place either your affected limb or yourself into the warm water. Set the timer for one to four minutes. You can do gentle exercises during this portion if you choose.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Once your timer rings, switch quickly from warm to cold water. Set your timer for one minute.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Repeat this process for 20 minutes, being careful not to exceed 30 minutes. Check the water temperature throughout and refresh the water as needed to maintain ideal temperatures.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n <\/div>\n
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    What are the Benefits of a Contrast Bath?<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Contrast baths are believed<\/span><\/a> to help treat the symptoms of a variety of ailments, from arthritis to carpal tunnel syndrome to plantar fasciitis. In addition to improving circulation, contrast baths can help manage pain and increase the range of motion in the affected area. They\u2019re a great option for chronic pain or to treat healing injuries, particularly muscles, since contrast baths increase blood flow in affected areas.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    What Areas of the Body Benefit from Contrast Baths?<\/span><\/h3>\n

    Since contrast baths can target specific areas, it makes sense to use smaller tubs of warm and cold water for these parts of the body:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n