Weighted Blankets: Their Benefits And Other Things You Need To Know

5. Osteoarthritis

Although there have not yet been any studies on the use of weighted blankets to treat osteoarthritis, a study using massage therapy suggests that the blankets might also help.

The study involved 18 participants with osteoarthritis who received massage therapy on their knee for a period of eight weeks. They found that the therapy helped lessen the pain in their knees and reported a general improvement in their quality of life.

Since massage therapy involves the application of pressure to the osteoarthritic joints, there is a possibility that using a weighted blanket might provide similar benefits.