It occurs to me that the problem of bacterial contamination in whirlpools has been reported on by CNN with regard to those wonderful whirlpool footbaths used for pedicures--women have contracted deadly staph infections. Seems to me that those of us with difficulty bending may be more dependent on professional pedicures--and, with my fine motor problems, I almost always have cuts on my legs from trying to shave. So, this is something else to worry about.

I wonder if the chlorine in the public ones is why their safer? Or is it the continuous hot water?

Good idea running bleach through the jets, but is there a possibility that it could corrode the pipes and jets?

I like the probiotic yoghurt idea

Hucky


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:::sigh:::: I was looking at whirlpool tubs the other day since we will be remodeling our bathroom. Guess it's back to the regular ole tub again. http://adrsupport.org/groupee_common...icon_frown.gif

Karin

I'm a big bleach user myself--just look at practically all the clothes I wear around the house. They were fashionable before their time
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I've been told that saunas and hammams are much worse than jacuzzis, btw...

Being blessed to live in a geologically active area, I usually stick to natural hot springs that stay clean via continuous flow. Additionally, most natural hot springs resorts divert the springwater flow and bleach-scrub their concrete pools at least once per week. If you live anywhere west of Denver in North American, chances are you've got some sort of hot springs nearby.

I try to stick to ones which don't allow young children (hygienic reasons). Most don't have jacuzzi jets, but, I've found that the hot water alone can really help with soft-tissue pain.

I agree that a good soak following vigorous excercise really helps keep the back and leg pain moderated. A deep hot pool is also a great place to do stretching and flexibility excercises since you're unlikely to rush when you're relaxed and more comfortable.

Best,
Laura

Yes, and soaking in bubbling hot Calistoga Springs water and also a Calif. a hot mud bath with Calistoga Springs water!