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Posted on: December 14, 2012

What is Hydrotherapy?

A great way to relieve aching muscles is by using spa treatments. Spas are located in most cities for easy access for a day of relaxation. Many spas offer hydrotherapy treatments for their guests. Hydrotherapy uses cold, warm or hot water to soothe painful joints in the body. How it works is by pressurizing water with jets to massage an individual in a bathtub, pool or shower. Minerals and oils are added to the water in bathtubs, pools or showers for additional relief from stress. Guests can also request mud treatments, massages, aromatherapy, soothing music and other spa treatments.

Spa Treatments

Water therapy has been popular for hundreds of years with the use of natural hot springs. In modern times, spa guests can also be treated to hydrotherapy in manufactured devices. Guests may relax in a Jacuzzi, Roman bath, whirlpool tub or other water treatment devices. Sauna and shower treatments are also available for increasing blood circulation. Seawater treatments using thalassotherapy have minerals such as iodide, calcium, potassium and magnesium to treat skin conditions. Large pools of cold or hot water can allow guests to exercise, or receive physical therapy.

Benefits of Hydrotherapy

There are several benefits of receiving hydrotherapy. Individuals with arthritis often feel better after spa treatments. Hot water causes the muscles, and tendons to relax bringing relief from joint pain. Burn victims often require water spa treatments to assist in growth of new skin tissue. Individuals who are alcoholics have used water therapies to assist in preventing drinking alcohol. Hydrotherapy has been used on individuals who had polio and other muscle diseases. Water treatments have been used to treat mental conditions such as depression or mania. Individuals can use water spa treatments to assist in recovery from traumatic injuries, strokes and other health conditions.

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