Health Benefits
Hydrotherapy is the use of water to treat bodily ailments—from general aches and pains to chronic diseases. There a numerous forms of hydrotherapy including but not limited to compress and bath. And within these forms there are various types of applications:
- Salt Water by nature has a sanitizing effect that fresh water does not. A salt water hot tub needs less chlorine for disinfection than a fresh water tub. Less chlorine means fewer irritations to the skin and eyes and no chlorine smell.
Salt Water offers benefits such as swelling reduction, tension and joint pain relief, and skin therapy. Read more about the health benefits of salt water hot tubs here.
- Hot tubs or spas provide a submerged bathing therapy known as balneotherapy. Such benefits include increased circulation, joint and muscle relief and hypertension. Read more about the health benefits of hot tubs here.
- Saunas provide a bathing therapy most notable for inducing relaxation and perspiration.
They provide numerous health benefits because they are constructed to promote heat.
Steam from traditional saunas relieves respiratory symptoms such as congestion, sinus pressure, sore throat, and lung conditions. Steam combined with the high heat detoxifies the body of impurities. Read more about the health benefits of saunas here. - Hot Tub Safety is extremely important when using your spa. Whether its just you and your significant other or the entire family - there are some important things to keep in mind. Read more about hot tub safety here.
