Are Hot Tubs Healthy?

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Soaking in a hot tub is often viewed as a luxury relaxation experience, however, hot tubs have a number of wonderful health benefits and can be very therapeutic. If you are wondering if hot tubs are a healthy investment, read below to learn about their top wellness advantages.

Hydrotherapy

Popular for thousands of years in a number of cultures across the globe, Hydrotherapy is a water treatment which aids specific health conditions and ailments. Commonly used for stress relief, sports injuries and even arthritis, hydrotherapy is an effective way to reduce pain and improve your overall comfort.

Hydrotherapy massage benefits include improving your blood circulation, boosting your immune system and reducing muscle inflammation. The warm water of a hot tub also increases the endorphins in our body, which act as natural painkiller and mood enhancer.

At Hydropool, our hot tubs are designed with the unique jet ‘zone’ system which provides a customized massage for each user. Our system is integrated into the hot tub’s seats to target specific conditions such as neck pain, back pain, sore muscles and will also help your muscles heal quicker following an intense workout.

Stress Reduction

Owning a hot tub can do wonders for stress reduction – which is an important factor in staying healthy and happy. The warm and soothing waters of a hot tub melt away stress and tension in your body while also relaxing your muscles and mind. Being able to escape to enjoy a hot tub session in the comfort of your own home provides much needed downtime our bodies crave, giving you some peaceful moments to reflect on your day, think or just simply enjoy being outdoors in the fresh air.

In addition to stress reduction, hot tubs can also help improve your sleep over the long run and lessen the symptoms of insomnia. By regularly soaking in a hot tub in the evening, the experience of warming and cooling your body is shown to induce a longer and restful sleep.

Aromatherapy

Many hot tubs utilize aromatherapy oils to provide additional health and wellness benefits for the body, mind and spirit. Aromatherapy is known to improve focus, increase energy levels and aid in relaxation and has been used for decades to treat a number of ailments with botanical extracts. Numerous studies have shown how using aromatherapy can contribute to a healthy lifestyle through scent that contains active compounds which enhance overall physical and mental wellbeing. Different scents and combinations can be selected to target different ailments or encourage relaxation. Some common ones include:

● Jasmine or lavender for anxiety relief

● Rose, geranium or rose for depression

● Basil or peppermint for migraines

● Pine fir or eucalyptus for colds

● Sage, juniper or rosemary for brain stimulation

Chronic Pain

For those that suffer from skeletal ailments such as carpal tunnel, tendonitis, arthritis or other types of chronic pain, soaking in a hot tub can provide some much need relief. The buoyancy from the water and bubbles helps make us feel weightless which allows individuals better range of motion to stretch muscles and increases their flexibility and strength. Our blood circulation also improves as a result of the heated water, dissolving tightness in our muscles and reducing joint inflammation.

These are just some of the reasons why owning a hot tub is a healthy investment. To learn more about how hot tubs can improve your family’s wellness, contact our team at Hayes Wellness today on 01803 872 666 or hello@hayeswellness.co.uk.

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