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We all want to live healthier lives and improve our wellness. One of our favorite ways to do this is with hydrotherapy.

In this article, we look at hydrotherapy 101 because we want to share with you its properties for relieving aches, pains and other common ailments.

For centuries, people have used the power of warm water to treat mental and physical conditions.

Have you wondered, though, just what it is and how it can help?

Hydrotherapy 101

Hydrotherapy uses water immersion as a part of your health and wellness routine. This typically means using warm water, which is why hot tubs are commonly associated with the term hydrotherapy.

Whether you’re stretching in your swimming pool or soaking in the warm, massaging waters of your hot tub, hydrotherapy can be life changing.

Because the benefits of it are both physical and mental, let’s break those down a bit.

Benefit of Hydrotherapy: Your Physical Wellness

Do you have daily stress? Does your back ache? How about muscle pain, exercise pain, or arthritis pain? Hydrotherapy can work wonders in any of these scenarios.

Whatever the situation, sore muscles can prevent you from getting the most out of life. Adding hydrotherapy to your life can be a great solution to muscle soreness.

The heat from hot water hydrotherapy helps your tight muscles relax. This in turn helps helps soothe your muscle soreness while providing relief for people who have chronic pain.

When you couple hydrotherapy with a hot tub’s  powerful jet system, you take your therapy to a new level as the massage kneads your muscles and helps reduce tension.

In addition, the buoyancy of water takes weight off your skeletal system, easing the pressure on your joints. This can help relieve joint pain. Hydrotherapy is a great addition to your exercise routine.

Benefit of Hydrotherapy: Your Mental Wellness

Your mental health can impact your physical health. So, if you live a stressful life (either at work or at home), you know how constant anxiety can cause tension and brain fog.

Hydrotherapy helps here, too.

It helps combat the effects of stress and other mental health issues. Like meditation, hydrotherapy can help you process your emotions more effectively, reducing your stress and anxiety. Put your phone and tablet away for an evening soak, and you’ll find you will sleep better and wake up feeling rested and refreshed.

Final Thoughts on Hydrotherapy 101

Humans have been using hydrotherapy since Roman times, so that is proof enough that it works, and it works well. If you have a hot tub, consider using it more often. If you don’t, think about adding one to your home.

By making hydrotherapy a part of your daily routine, you’ll find you feel better both physically and mentally every single day.

Stop by one of our three showrooms today and check out our Caldera Spas and our Hot Spring Spas. We’d love to  show you the incredible benefits of hydrotherapy. Ready to talk now? Contact us below!