I take baths everyday to relieve aches and pains.?!

I take baths everyday to relieve aches and pains.?

my question though is in regards to epson salts, does adding this really improve the effectiveness of a hot bath?

Epson Salt does work, I provided the how and why below. Also provided my source.
But as an alternative, may I suggest Comfrey Tea for muscle aches and pains? Lots of marathoners use it and I've used it myself also. Works great. But so does Epsom Salt, I just prefer the Comfrey Tea.

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Magnesium - the key component of Epsom Salt -- performs more functions in more systems of the human body than virtually any other mineral, including regulating the activity of more than 325 enzymes.

Studies show that magnesium is:

* An electrolyte, helping to ensure proper muscle, nerve and enzyme function.
* Critical to the proper use of calcium in cells.
* An aid in helping to prevent heart disease and strokes by lowering blood pressure, protecting the elasticity of arteries, preventing blood clots and reducing the risk of sudden heart attack deaths.

Medical research also indicates that magnesium may:

* Increase the effectiveness of insulin, helping to lower the risk or severity of diabetes.
* Reduce inflammation and relieves pain, making it a beneficial in the treatment of sore muscles, bronchial asthma, migraine headaches and fibromyalgia.

Although magnesium can be absorbed through the digestive tract, many foods, drugs and medical conditions can interfere with the effectiveness of this deliver method. Therefore, soaking in an Epsom Salt bath is one of the most effective means of making the magnesium your body needs readily available.

Epsom Salt also delivers sulfates, which medical research indicates are needed for the formation of brain tissue, joint proteins and the mucin proteins that line the walls of the digestive tract. Studies show that sulfates also stimulate the pancreas to generate digestive enzymes and help to detoxify the body's residue of medicines and environmental contaminants. Studies indicate that sulfates are difficult to absorb from food, but are readily absorbed through the skin.
A note of caution: Do not take an epsom salt bath if you have high blood pressure or a heart or kidney condition. And remember, the information above is intended for general reference purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice or a medical exam. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health professional before starting any new treatment.