HOT TUB HEALTH BENEFITS
Hot tub spas are not just a luxury item to relax and soak in at the end of a busy day, but they also provide many health benefits, due the effects of hydrotherapy.
These health benefits of soaking in a spa or hot tub have been known for millenniums. Over two thousand years ago Queen Cleopatra had a spa built for her to preserve her legendary beauty, but the health benefits were known twice that far back in history. The Ancient, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans knew the value of a good soak!
How Does Hydrotherapy Work?
Hot tubs provide hydrotherapy principally by three factors; heat, buoyancy and massage.
Soaking in hot water raises the body's temperature, the heat causes blood vessels to dilate resulting in increased blood circulation.
Water supports the body's weight by nearly 90%, this buoyancy can relieved the pressure on aching joints and muscles.
The massaging action of a hot tubs is created by the pressure of warm water and air bubbles that is applied through the massaging jets that both relax and sooth sore muscles, stimulating the release of endorphins the body's natural pain killers.
For people suffering with arthritis, hydrotherapy can be very beneficial. Many arthritis sufferers find that a soak in the hot tub in the morning provides some nice relief for the rest of the day.
Benefits for Athletes
Hot tubs are becoming very popular with athletes, they can be used before and or after a workout.
Before a workout the hydrotherapy loosens muscles and improve circulation.
Following a workout the hydrotherapy can relieve minor aches and pains.
Hot tubs are also very beneficial for sports injuries, but please consult your doctor first as some injuries require cold therapy.
Wellbeing
Of course hot tubs are more than just good hydrotherapy, there also great fun.
A quick soak in your hot tub before bedtime can help you unwind and relax after a stressful day and enjoy a good nights sleep.
The swirling massaging bubbles provided in a hot tub leaves you feeling both mentally and physically relaxed.
