Benefits of Hydrotherapy
What is Hydrotherapy?
Hydrotherapy is the use of water to promote health and healing. By harnessing the effects of water on the body; buoyancy, warmth, and turbulence (hydro-massage), we are able to help reduce the effects of pain, stress and discomfort. Hydrotherapy is found to be especially beneficial for people with sports injuries, arthritis, aching joints, muscular pain, stress, stiffness, rheumatism, sciatica and general tiredness and aching brought on by modern living and much more besides.
How does it work?
When the body is immersed in water, it is as much as 80% lighter, removing pressure on the muscles, joints, ligaments and spine. The warmth of the water (or steam) causes the blood vessels to dilate (increase in diameter), which increases blood circulation around the body. Heat also enables the cells to more easily rid themselves of metabolic waste, which is replaced by oxygen and the body's natural nutrients. The movement of the water passing over the body gives direct and often immediate relief as it massages the muscles and joints. This is most especially noticeable in Whirlpools where the powerful jets massage the body. This direct stimulation relaxes the muscles in the area, so allowing the muscle or joint to de-stress. As the water massages areas of the body, endorphins are produced, which in turn further assist pain relief.
Massage has been shown to improve flexibility, increase circulation and provides generally restorative benefits. When you are in pain or under stress, chemical changes in your body can cause blood pressure and pulse rate to increase. The use of regular hydrotherapy treatments can help to reduce these symptoms by slowing down the process of stress reaction.
Hydrotherapy is also thought to also help regulate the body’s temperature by improving the efficiency of the body to perspire. This further helps the body remove toxins and can lead to a much improved skin appearance and healthy glow!
How can I get Hydrotherapy?
You will find that the majority of our whirlpool baths and steam showers come complete with the hydrotherapy feature. If find a product that you are interested in and are unsure if it contains this feature, please feel free to call our sales team who will be able to help. We are one of the few companies that offer high quality whirlpool baths and steam showers incorporating the beneficial hydrotherapy feature. This is the best place to start looking...