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Posted on: June 7, 2013

From the days of the ancient Romans, hydrotherapy has been a staple technique for relaxation, rejuvenation, and pain relief. Four of the most common uses of hydrotherapy include:

Relaxation 

Few sensations are more relaxing than sinking into a warm bath. You may not know it, but every time you take bath when you’re stressed, you’re benefiting from hydrotherapy. The warmth, weightlessness, and undulating movement of the water help relax the body by alleviating muscle tension and slowing blood flow.

Chronic Pain Relief 

Hydrotherapy harnesses the healing power of water to ease pain, and provides sufferers of arthritis, nerve damage, and sporting injuries with instant pain relief. This works because the warmth of the water dulls the pain receptors in the skin. Full-body immersion will relax and soothe aching muscles, and jets of water can be applied to specific areas to release tension and work out knots.

Invigoration 

Warm water is well known for its stress-relieving properties, but cool water is useful, too! Soaking in cool water will increase circulation and stimulate the muscles and other internal organs. Cool water is excellent for raising the body’s metabolic rate and aiding in digestion. To benefit from both hydrotherapy’s relaxing and stimulating qualities, try rinsing yourself in cool water after a warm bath.

Cleansing and Detoxification

Steam baths and sauna treatments are wonderful ways to cleanse and rejuvenate the skin. Steam baths typically provide moister, gentler heat while saunas are geared toward drier, more intense heat. Both treatments are designed to make the body sweat out all the toxins trapped in the skin, leaving it with a healthy, revitalized glow. If you're looking for a deeper cleansing treatment, some spas offer colon hydrotherapy, which uses jets of cool water to clear waste material and toxins from the large intestine.

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