The Health Benefits of Hot Tubs
There are myriad health benefits of using hot tubs. The therapeutic use of hot tubs is called hydrotherapy or aquatic therapy. This form of hydrotherapy consists of three basic elements: buoyancy, heat, and massage. If you are stressed out from the day, just finishing a rigorous workout or having trouble sleeping, spending some time in a hot tub can provide substantial therapeutic benefits.
One of the benefits seen in hot tub hydrotherapy is due to the rise in body temperature when a person is immersed in hot water. This rise in body temperature causes the blood vessels to dilate and increases circulation, which helps to reduce stress and prevent headaches. Warm water massage also stimulates the body's natural ability to release endorphins, generating a feeling of relaxation and well-being in the hot tub user.
When it comes to getting a good night's sleep, the National Sleep Foundation emphatically stated, "soaking in hot water, such as a hot tub or bath, before retiring to bed can ease the transition into a deeper sleep." The scientific publication "Sleep" also reported that your body can be eased into a state of deep and relaxing sleep by a drop in body temperature at bedtime. Soaking in hot water about an hour and a half before going to bed induces your internal thermostat to lower your body temperature, thus initiating sleep to begin more easily.
The buoyancy of the water also relieves pressure on the muscles and joints, while concurrently creating a sensation of floating. The floating sensation is activated by the buoyancy of the water, which reduces a person's body weight by almost 90%. According to the Arthritis Foundation "Hydrotherapy is one method of using water to help treat arthritis. The soothing warmth and buoyancy of the water makes it a safe, ideal environment for relieving arthritis pain."
An additional healing element of hot tub hydrotherapy is the relaxing effect of the massaging warm water on tight muscles and ligaments. The magazine "Tennis" said it best: “Your skin and muscles loosen and relax from the increased blood circulation” adding that, if muscles are injured: "A soak in a hot tub or whirlpool increases blood flow to the injured area, bringing nutrients to help repair the damaged tissue."
For more information on Jacuzzi hot tubs, visit www.jacuzziontario.com. There are seven stores located in the Greater Toronto Area, including a hot tubs Oakville store and a hot tubs Kitchener store. Both stores carry a variety of hot tubs and hot tub accessories for your home.
