When we mentioned to our neighbors that we are thinking of installing a walk in tubs, they were surprised since both of our parents are not living with us and we don’t have elderly person living in our household.

We usually associate walk in tubs for elderly people since it provide a safe and easy way of getting in and out of the tub. Walk in tubs are not only for the elderly. People who are suffering from occasional or chronic back pains or arthritis or people who suffered stroke or any illness or accident that they have less mobility can benefit from having a walk in baths or people who just want to reduce the risk of falling from stepping in and out of the bathtubs.

My husband is suffering from occasional back pains. His doctor said instead of popping pain killer pills, he should try hydrotherapy. Since soaking in warm water relaxes the muscles, it sooth joint pains, increase blood circulation and decrease inflammations. He tried the doctor’s advice, he found that he likes to soak in the bathtub but it’s hard for his back since it puts a lot of pressure on his back when he lay down in the hard surface of the tub or when he gets up in the tub. Most of the walk in tubs model has the sit down bath, which is perfect for his back. It has a contoured sit that supports his back.

When we decide to install the walk in bath, we have to choose not only what color do we want but also the different brands of walk in baths like Premier walk in tubs with their Hydrovescent Therapy or Seabridge. The door alone has many options, it can have door opening outside or inside, either it swings left or right, there are some walk in tubs that has a seat cushion. We can choose a tub that is treated for anti-bacterial. Do we want jet air massage therapy or whirlpool therapy? Some brands even have aromatherapy feature and LED lighting system that illuminate the bath with soothing colors for Spa like experience.

Installation was easy since you can choose a brand that is pre plumbed (all plumbing fixtures are already supplied) and it is designed to fit the existing bath or shower stall.

Now that our walk in tub is installed, our entire family can enjoy a safe, therapeutic and spa like treatment every time we take a bath.