The warm, soothing water inside your hot tub can create a truly relaxing and healing experience. This experience is commonly referred to as “hydrotherapy”, which relies on the benefits of hot water on both the mind and body. The benefits of hydrotherapy is the most common reason homeowners choose to install a hot tub or swim spa in their home.
For thousands of years, people have enjoyed the benefits of hydrotherapy through the use of mineral hot springs. These hot springs often have spiritual significance in ancient cultures and were commonly associated with mystical healing properties where people sought health and wellness through the healing waters.
How Hydrotherapy Works
Hydrotherapy relies on three fundamental principles: temperature, massage and buoyancy. One of the main reasons why musculoskeletal issues are so difficult to overcome is because your bones need to constantly carry the weight of your body, never getting the time they need to rest and heal. This is where the natural buoyancy of water can take the strain off your bones and muscles and naturally release stored up tension in your body.
Adding to the benefits of buoyancy is hot water, which further help to relax and unwind your muscles. In addition to the physical benefits, relaxing in your hot tub can also help you mentally relax as your body becomes less stressed and you release unwanted, built-up tension. Hydrotherapy studies have shown that people who integrate hydrotherapy into their lives on a daily basis suffer from less stress and anxiety through the natural release of endorphins and improved circulation.
The high powered massage jets, found in Saratoga Spa’s line of premium hot tubs, are known to be the best in the industry for their hydrotherapy benefits. These strategically placed jets are designed to hit various pressure points in your body with each seat offering uniquely designed jet heads to help release knots in your back and massage you into a relaxed state.
Uses and Benefits of Hydrotherapy
Hydrotherapy is known to help with a variety of health related issues including tension headaches, rheumatoid arthritis, migraines, aches and pains and more. Professional athletes and weekend runners alike can benefit from faster recovery of muscle and joint injuries through frequent hydrotherapy sessions. Hydrotherapy has also been known to help speed healing time in those suffering with injuries.
Hydrotherapy is considered a form of physiotherapy performed in hot water, unlike swimming or other physical exercise performed in cold water. While cold water helps invigorate the body, warm water produces a soothing, calming effect, helping the body slow down. There are many physiotherapists who specialize in helping patients though exercise in hot water to help them get the most out of their exercise routines.
Another big benefit of hydrotherapy is the process of detoxification. Hot water promotes your body to sweat – the primary way the body eliminates toxins.
Start Enjoying the Many Benefits of Hydrotherapy in Your Own Home
Are you interested in taking advantage of all the benefits of hydrotherapy? Let the experts at Oasis Outdoor Living guide you along in choosing a premium hot tub from our line of Saratoga Spas and Strong Spas that are designed to match your lifestyle and help you relax and unwind at the end of a long day.
