What is Hydrotherapy and What Can It Do for You?

​Many people have been using hydrotherapy to alleviate pain throughout the body. Experts throughout the years have shown that hydrotherapy can be an inexpensive and effective way to treat all sorts of illnesses. If you suffer from aches and pains, then perhaps you should talk to your doctor about incorporating hydrotherapy into your daily regime.

What is hydrotherapy?
Hydrotherapy uses hot, cold, or lukewarm water to alleviate some pain throughout the body. Depending on the water temperature, water can help treat certain ailments that plague the body. For example, hot water can be very soothing throughout the body, especially if an individual feels sore. Lukewarm water, many times used in a hot climate, can be used when the body or any joints are particularly stressed. Cold water can be used to reduce any swelling. In many cases, an individual can use both hot and cold water, which can reinvigorate the body and help jump-start the circulatory system. Experts have said that hydrotherapy can positively affect the:

• Respiratory system
• Circulatory system
• Digestive system

What are types of hydrotherapy?
After you have decided that hydrotherapy is right for you, what are some ways that you can incorporate it into your daily lifestyle?
Swimming/Hot tubs: If you have a hot tub, this is one of the most popular forms of hydrotherapy. Suppose you return home from work and your neck, back, legs, or arms feel sore. Well, just a few minutes in the warm waters can really transform your body. If you do this regularly, this can help improve your muscle functioning. You can also use pools to help alleviate pain. Instead of running on hard pavement or using cumbersome work out equipment, you can use a pool as part of your daily work out. Since they are low impact, pools can help individuals build important muscles throughout the body. If you do not have access to a spa or hot tub, you can contact us at Rocky Mountain Hot Tub for all your needs.

Baths: If you do not have access to a pool, spa, or hot tub, then you can use your bathtub as a source of hydrotherapy. After a long, draining day, you can fill up your bathtub with warm water, place some Epson salt in it, along with bubble bath, and relax your overworked muscles. This can also be used if you are suffering from a fever or need to unwind from a long day at work. 

Saunas: Saunas are a great form of hydrotherapy that are used by a variety of individuals. Although many houses do not have saunas, a great deal of gyms do. Saunas allow the body to get rid of harmful toxins. These toxins will exit either through the skin or during urination, which is why it is very important that the person stays hydrated. Saunas can be especially great for those who suffer from asthma or other respiratory issues. 

Cold and hot compressions: Suppose you suffer from an intense headache that does not seem to be going anywhere. You can place a cold compression or cloth on your head to alleviate some of the pain. This can also help if you have a fever. Maybe you have some minor pain around your muscles. You can use a warm compression or cloth to place on your muscles or joints.

There are many ways to incorporate water therapy into your daily lifestyle so that you can help reinvigorate your body. Before beginning any hydrotherapy program, make sure to consult with a doctor. After you are given permission, you can use hydrotherapy in many ways to transform your body and make you feel your best.