July 1, 2010

The Healing of Hydrotherapy

Filed under: Hot Tubs, Hydrotherapy, Spas — Tags: , , , — Chris Warhol @ 9:43 am

You may already know that quite a few sports therapists and rehabilitation specialists make use of hydrotherapy for a number of different physical ailments and injury recovery. Did you know, however, you can gain the benefits from the therapy right in your back yard, whether you have an ailment like arthritis or you are just tired from stressful work days?

The truth is, there is much more to spas and hot tubs that just what you expect. They also offer hydrotherapy that can be healing and relaxing when you choose a hot tub from Clearwater spas. You may be thinking that you do not need any sort of physical rehabilitation and you just want a spa to enjoy, but there are many reasons to consider hydrotherapy. Here are just a few and I am quite sure that several will apply to you and your family.

Hydrotherapy for Stress Relief

Hydrotherapy is not just about healing. It is also about relaxation and de-stressing. Clearwater Spas offers a unique design in their jets to combine warm air with warm water to offer the most unique relaxation for sore and tired muscles. As the hydro massage and heat come in contact with your body, they immediately loosen tense muscles that can lead to soreness and discomfort.

There are numerous studies that show there is an immediate effect of relaxing in warm water. Because we spend most of the day on our feet, our bodies are affected by the pressure of uncomfortable shoes, non-ergonomic chairs, and even the gravity. When you relax in the warm water of a Clearwater spa, all of the pressures are removed from your body, which allows it to reach a truly relaxed state.

Because immersion in warm water actually leads your body to release endorphins, you will find an enhanced pain reliever from relaxing in a spa. This combination of de-stressing, relaxation, and pain relief will allow you to go through your days and nights in a much more relaxed state. You will even find that you are able to sleep better!

Spas and Hot Tubs for Health Benefits

Of course, if you are suffering from such ailments as arthritis, medical proof shows that spending time in a spa will help to ease the pain and tightness that comes along with the illness. In addition, medical issues like muscle injuries can be helped by a hydrotherapy spa.

Hot Tub Enclosures for the Complete Experience

When you choose a spa and hot tub enclosure, you can enjoy the ultimate relaxation of hydrotherapy no matter what the outside weather may be. In addition, because Clearwater Spas strives to offer the best products, they have designed the jets and pumps of the hot tubs that offer the ultimate in quiet operation. You will find it is much easier to relax if you do not have to listen to the loud mechanical sounds usually associated with a hot tub in use.

Whether your doctor has recommended hydrotherapy or you just want to enjoy a relaxing and de-stressing afternoon, you will find it in a hot tub or spa. Choosing a spa from Clearwater will give you the best in quiet, functional hydrotherapy right in your own backyard.

April 5, 2010

The Healing Benefits of Hydrotherapy

Filed under: Health & Wellness, Hot Tubs, Hydrotherapy, Spas — Chris Warhol @ 1:44 pm

While many people enjoy relaxing in spas and hot tubs, especially when they are situated in beautiful hot tub enclosures, they may not realize that hydrotherapy also has many healing benefits.  In fact, when it comes to the treatment of many ailments, hydrotherapy has been used for centuries by many cultures throughout the world.  Even the ancient Romans and Greeks knew how powerful it could be.

What is hydrotherapy?

Hydrotherapy involves treating your injury, pain or health condition by immersing all or part of our body into water.  While it may involve gentle aquatic exercise or movement in a heated pool, hydrotherapy also often involves the use of heated spas and hot tubs.  Many home spas and hot tubs have water jets which massage your body.  These can be very effective for a variety of ailments.

How does hydrotherapy work to heal the body?

In spas and hot tubs, hydrotherapy works assists in healing the body by using a combination of three elements:
•    Temperature (usually heat)
•    Massage
•    Buoyancy

Not only does this combination help to alleviate stress, which exacerbates pain and health conditions, it also does the following:

•    Blood flow improves as the heat opens up the blood vessels.  Sore muscles and damaged cells in the body heal more quickly when the blood supply to them is increased.  Increased circulation also helps your body eliminate toxic waste more readily, which also helps with healing.
•    The massage from water jets in spas and hot tubs helps to relax muscles and decrease stress in a manner similar to massage therapy.
•    The buoyancy created by the water makes your body weight significantly lighter, which decreases the stress on muscles and joints.  This can be very beneficial for pain relief.

Healing at home

While many medical clinics and hospitals have therapeutic spas and hot tubs, they lack the ambience of the many decorative types of hot tub enclosures available for home hot tubs.  When the above elements are combined with one of many beautiful hot tub enclosures in the privacy of your back yard, and you have the perfect setting for therapeutic hydrotherapy right at home.  This makes it even easier to reap the benefits when your body needs healing, as you only have to walk a few steps for your treatment.

What types of health conditions benefit from hydrotherapy?

Since relaxation and stress reduction will benefit your body in many ways, hydrotherapy in spas and hot tubs is helpful for a variety of specific health conditions, such as:
•    Fibromyalgia
People who suffer from fibromyalgia typically experience chronic pain in their muscles and joints, as well as other challenging symptoms.  Hydrotherapy can help alleviate the pain and stiffness while improving their mobility.  It can also help them sleep better.
•    Arthritis
Arthritis involves inflammation of the joints, and can make a person feel very stiff.  Movement can be very painful.  The buoyancy which the water provides reduces the stress on the joints.  The heat from the water also helps increase mobility while reducing joint swelling.  Hydrotherapy in spas and hot tubs is particularly beneficial for those suffering from rheumatoid arthritis.
•    Sleep problems
Individuals who struggle with insomnia and other types of sleep disorders can benefit from hydrotherapy.  Rather than relying on medications, hydrotherapy can help to relax and calm them both physically and mentally.  If done just before bedtime, this can help them fall asleep more quickly and sleep more restfully.

•    Other conditions
Hydrotherapy is used for many other conditions as well, including hemorrhoids, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, depression, cancer, burns, sports injuries, back pain and various infections.

If you are considering purchasing one of the many types of spas and hot tubs, as well as hot tub enclosures, which are available, you will quickly get to experience the many healing benefits of hydrotherapy.  Whether you just want to relax and melt away the stress from a long day, or help your body heal from an injury or other health condition, having a hot tub at home is an excellent way to go.

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