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Hydrotherapy is defined as use of heat for soothing pains and treating diseases. This is probably the oldest form of medical treatment. The use of hydrotherapy has been recorded to have been used by the ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman civilizations. The use of hydrotherapy to treat rheumatic diseases has a long history but today it is used to treat arthritis, burns, spasticity, spinal cord injuries, stroke patients with paralysis as well as other diseases.
The use of hydrotherapy
The health benefits of hydrotherapy has been proven internationally for decades and Sportsmen can easily identify with the need of rapid recovery, which is achieved with the healing of injured or hard exercised muscle tissue through hydrotherapy. When hydrotherapy is combined with the effects of infra-red lamps and heat pads the results are that much more effective. The non-scientific or medical benefits of hydrotherapy is that it allows you to free your body of the tensions and stresses experienced daily.
- Pain Relief:
Hydrotherapy is a natural therapy form which stimulates the release of the "happy" hormone, endorphins. Endorphins assists the body to control pain as well as alleviate tension. This in turn helps to alleviate swollen joints which gives you increased mobility and less pain. The fine bubbles that are released in hot tubs, which is a form of hydrotherapy, has a soothing and tranquil effect on the body.
- Circulation:
The use of hydrotherapy as is able with hot tubs has a unique ability to increase the body's circulation. Good circulation of the body is imperative as it has the added benefit of good lymph drainage which removes the toxins from your body.
- Immune System:
The detoxification of your body on a regular basis is important for a stronger immune system. With the improved circulation and lymph drainage you will regularly be able to rid your body of harmful toxins. Hydrotherapy assists your body to fight off infection from a minor common cold to deadly diseases.
- Stress:
Hydrotherapy can become a key treatment for relieving your body from the daily stresses. With the relieve of tension on a regular basis you will be able to curb the stress related illnesses of which your body falls fate to.
- Complexion:
With a hot tub and hydrotherapy you are able to regulate he body's temperature control by improving the efficiency of your perspiration glands. This will also promote the secretion of waste through your perspiration. The oxygen flow that is achieved with the presence of jets in spa reduces fluid retention and aids with ailments such as cellulite.
Spa and hydrotherapy
A spa has several features that make it an effective hydrotherapy tool. Installing a spa in your home will enable you to benefit from the effects of hydrotherapy on a daily basis. If you are pregnant or have heart problems the use of a spa and hydrotherapy should be discussed with your doctor before hand. The two main features of hydrotherapy spa includes:
- Hot Seats:
A merging of Japanese custom and Chinese culture resulted in a method that is known as "shiatsu" or finger point pressure. This focuses on the para spinal muscles and meridian flow channels. When this hydrotherapy accessory is properly used it can restore and maintain the equilibrium and rhythm of the body's energy flow.
- Volcano Jets:
These jets are imperative to hydrotherapy as they promote quick recovery as well as supple messages at different levels of water pressure. This enables you to enjoy a deep sports massage to hamstrings, calves, thighs and quadriceps.
Summer Place Spas and Baths was established in 1968 and has since then established themselves as the premier manufacturer of spas and baths in South Africa. At Summer Place you will be able to get the ultimate in hydrotherapy convenience with the company's new and improved range of water jets. Contact Summer Place to find out more about the different products available for convenience of at-home hydrotherapy.
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