What is Hydrotherapy?

What is Hydrotherapy?

Hydrotherapy is defined as the practice of using warm water immersion, such as soaking in a hot tub or spa, to help treat a wide range of ailments such as high blood pressure, anxiety, aching joints, and sore muscles.

This concept of healing treatment along with physical and mental therapy is both an ancient art, practiced for centuries, and a modern scientific breakthrough. Hydrotherapy has long been shown to be effective for treating a variety of conditions but it was once difficult to attain. However, with the modern-day advancements in Hot Tub Spa technology, you can enjoy hydrotherapy in your backyard.

Hydrotherapy Types & Techniques

Since hydrotherapy can be performed right at home, there are many types and techniques you can try. Here are some of the most popular hydrotherapy techniques.

Watsu

Watsu is a combination of the words “water” and “shiatsu”, meaning you receive a massage while submerged in water. This is commonly done with a masseuse standing in the water with you, but hot tubs are a convenient and more enjoyable way to do this. Hot tub jets target different muscles throughout your body and can be customized with different massage types and power.

Contrast hydrotherapy 

Contrast hydrotherapy is the practice of alternating between hot and cold water therapy to relieve your aches and pains. This is commonly done by athletes, who are known to take ice baths after a game, followed by a hot tub, and then repeating.

Water exercise

Exercising in water can help strengthen your joints and muscles. Hot tubs are great tools for water exercise because they are spacious enough without having water that is too deep to stand in. 

Mineral baths 

A simpler form of hydrotherapy is soaking in a mineral bath. Epsom salt, lavender oil, and jasmine are common additives that enhance your bath or hot tub experience. This helps, relieve stress and calm your nerves.

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Hydrotherapy can occur in many places including pools, medical centers, and natural hot spring spas. However, one of the most convenient ways to enjoy the benefits of hydrotherapy is with a personal hot tub or spa. With modern spa technology advancements, you can even enjoy a highly customized, targeted massage and that can all happen in the privacy of your backyard.

When selecting a spa specifically for hydrotherapy, look for models that offer highly customizable massaging jet systems. Bullfrog Spas’ offers 16 different massages, each bioengineered to target specific muscle groups based on your needs and preferences. JetPaks are modular jetted spa seats that can be interchanged at any time. also allows you to easily adjust the intensity of each massage to fit your specific hydromassage needs.

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