2010 July

Further Benefits of Hydro Massage

Stress-Relieving Hydro Massage

Hydro massage (a form of acupressure), offers a fantastic, natural therapy, useful for relieving stress in the body.  Users of hydro-therapy report reduced anxiety levels, increased sense of well-being, improved ability to monitor stress signals and increased peace of mind, aiding relaxation.   Hydro-massage is also beneficial in treating athletic or minor strain related injuries, tension related headaches and post-operative rehabilitation.

Hydro massage technology is proven and has been widely used for many years.  Hydro-massage has it’s beginnings in ancient Greece and was introduced across the Empire by the Romans.  Tobias Smollet is thought to be the modern ‘inventor’ of the hydro-massage.  He remarked that the pumped water was good for "hysterical disorders, obstruction of the menses and all cases which it was necessary to make a revulsion from the head and to invite the juices downward".

Modern technology and consumer demand in today’s high pressure society is enabling the power of hydro massage to be bought into the home.  Springwave offer a variety of hydro massage methods such as underwater jets in our baths and massage jets in our showers.  Some of our steam shower units offer adjustable jets to maximise your relaxation.