Epsom salt is a naturally occurring mineral compound made of magnesium and sulfate. Gaining much medical attention in the world of physical therapy and rehabilitation, Epsom salt is foreseen to provide users with more than just pain relief.

At OrthoArizona, our team of physical therapists and board certified orthopedic surgeons are committed to giving people the tools they need to live pain free and injury free following treatment. With the best and most innovative therapies available at both our Scottsdale and Phoenix locations, OrthoArizona is the most trusted orthopedic group in the entire state.

Epsom salt is chalk filled with health benefits that target special areas of the body, mind, and soul. An Epsom salt bath is one of the easiest ways to gain these therapeutic benefits with by simply soaking in a tub of hot water with a few cups of Epsom salt. Some of the medical benefits that can be obtained from an Epsom salt bath include:

1. Stress relief
2. Pain and muscle cramp relief
3. Helps improve proper nerve and muscle function
4. Helps prevent blood clots and hard arteries
5. Makes insulin more effective
6. Constipation relief
7. Eliminates toxins from the body

Most people will agree; there is nothing like soaking in a warm bath after experiencing excruciating body pains.

• Athlete’s foot
• Removes splinters
• Treats toenail fungus
• Soothes sprains & bruises
• Eases Gout discomfort

At OrthoArizona, our physical therapists are committed to finding therapies that work for each individual patient. No two patients have the same condition or affiliated symptoms. Because of this, we design treatment plants that meet and exceed the individual needs of our patients. To learn more about the therapeutic benefits of an Epsom salt bath, talk to an OrthoArizona physical therapist today.