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WhyHydrotherapy?

Undoubtedly, the first human beings to come across a sparkling, warm-water spring entered the soothing waters after a long day of hunting and gathering, and said, “Ahhhhhh.” From ancient times to modern day, people have intuitively been drawn to the restorative powers of hydrotherapy. Can something that feels so good actually be good for you? Happily, the answer is a resounding “Yes.”

Today there is a body of research to support the use of warm-water immersion, coupled with massaging jets, to promote healing and increase both a physical and mental sense of well-being.

Alleviation of Stress

For most of us, stress is now an unavoidable part of everyday life. Over the long term, without the use of appropriate stress management techniques, your health will begin to suffer.

Hydrotherapy is one of the easiest ways to reduce the effects of stress on both your body and your mind. Enter the clean, bubbling water of an L.A. Spa and feel an immediate reduction in your adrenalin response.

This, in turn, encourages release of endorphins, a naturally occurring substance in the body which induces a sense of well-being.

For stress relief, we recommend using your spa at least three times a week at a temperature that allows 30 minutes of immersion. Additionally, light and aromatherapies can be combined with hydrotherapy by adding optional mood lighting or scented oils that are available especially for use in your spa.

Natural Aid to Sound Sleep

A good night’s sleep is vital to your health and safety. The National Sleep Foundation , among other experts on sleep, recognizes a regular soak in a hot tub as an excellent way to prepare for a night of sound sleep.

To obtain more restful sleep, use your L.A. Spa late in the evening, which will raise your body temperature. The sound of our waterfalls will help clear your mind of stresses that can disturb sleep. You may also select essential oils for use in your spa that are particularly designed to aid natural sleep. Once you leave the hot tub, your body temperature will fall, providing a natural inducement to falling into a deep, sound sleep.

Muscle and Joint Health

After just 12 minutes in a hot tub, deep muscle temperature increases to reach the temperature of the water. This has been shown to provide relief to sore or injured muscles and joints and promote healing of injured tissue.

While hydrotherapy will benefit almost anyone with common muscle fatigue or joint pain, please ask your doctor about its use, particularly, if you suffer from any of the following:

Arthritis – either osteoarthritis or rheumatoid
Diabetes
Muscular or skeletal strain or trauma
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (“PTSD”).

Fitness and Aerobic Benefits

Your hot tub is well-suited for a water-based exercise program. To quote directly from a 2009 study: Aquatic activity impacts the cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, autonomic nervous system and endocrine systems in ways that have positive public health implications for issues confronting the nation, including obesity, diabetes, and arthritis. Aquatic activity has tremendous application in the area of sports medicine and has great potential value to student athletes in both training and rehabilitation.

hydrotherapy When using your hot tub to increase your overall physical fitness, you may adopt an exercise program or simply enjoy the heart-healthy effects of a daily soak.

In a water workout, the buoyancy provided by water reduces the impact on your joints which occurs on dry land. Many people with a physical limitation that restricts them from using traditional gym equipment or engaging in vigorous exercise are able to accomplish a water-workout that can improve and restore strength and flexibility.

Most of our spas can accommodate simple exercises. Moreover, add the optional exercise equipment especially adapted to our In-Fit® swim spa or our Paradise H2 spa to create a custom workout program.

But we’ll let you in on a secret: simply sitting and soaking can provide many of the benefits of a more strenuous aerobic workout. In a study cited in the New England Journal of Medicine, a group of sedentary people added a 30 minute daily hot tub immersion to their routines, reducing their weight by an average of 3.75 pounds over the course of the three week study.

Immersion in hot water increases blood flow to central organs, including the heart. As blood flow to the heart increases, the heart “exercises” by speeding up to accommodate the added volume. Of course, it is most appropriate to consult your doctor before starting a new program of treatment or strenuous exercise, especially if you have any pre-existing health or heart conditions.

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