Spa Hydrotherapy

Hydrotherapy or “water healing” have been recognized for thousands of years. There are numerous health spas and health facilities for all types of hydrotherapy. It is believed that water healing is one of the oldest and cheapest method of treatment for various ailments. Water is not only for cleansing but also makes us feel better. After a very tiring day, a hot water in your tub relieves fatigue and prevents stiffness.

During the 4th century B.C., Hippocrates, a Greek physician, has prescribed bathing and drinking spring water. The ancient civilization has believed in the healing power of natural hot and cold springs. They recognized the value of springs and its therapeutic effects in human health.

Water is capable of producing beneficial physiological effects that no other drugs can provide. There are no substances known to man that possess as many remedial and health-promoting qualities as water. Some of its therapeutic benefits are sedative, antipyretic, anticonvulsant etc.

It works as sedative because a warm water can soothe and relax an extremely nervous person and help to have a restful sleep. However, water serves as antipyretic which decreases body temperature quickly and effeciently. A cold water can reduce pulse from forty to twenty beats per minute and decrease high body temperature within a matter of minutes. A prolonged use of cold water causes a pain relieving numbness which is used for muscle pain and burn pains. Warm water is an anticonvulsant and most effective relaxants in alleviating convulsions and muscle spasms. The heat from the water is transferred into the body to relax tense muscles thus increase blood flow to the tissues.

The application of heat from the water is soothing, ease muscle tensions and relieving pains. Water is also helpful in maintaining metabolic function, which makes us feel much better while easily accomplished right in your homes. It is the same way of the heat coming from a hot stone massage.

A hot stone massage lowers the risk of high blood pressure. High blood pressure is one of the major health problems in the world. A cardiac arrest is very common to our vocabulary. However, what is really the cause of this? When a single or multiple arteries becomes blocked, the blood supply to a portion of our heart muscle is lowered or stopped, thus a heart attack occurs. A person can be immobilized or even die depending on the amount of heart muscle that becomes damaged during a heart attack.

A high blood pressure can also result to stroke. A stroke involves a blood vessel that delivers nutrients and oxygen to the brain. The stroke occurs when this blood vessel becomes blocked or bursts.

A hot stone massage therapy can certainly help lower the heart rate of those people who are suffering from high blood pressure. This therapy can answer their problems easily.

However, some people are advised not to use this massage session if they have diabetes. In this type of massage, the skin is subjected to heat and friction brought about by the stones themselves as well as the manipulation of the massage therapist. The skin is prone to bruises or mild burns from the hot stone massage and a diabetic person will have a hard time healing.

Also, pregrant women should not undergo a stone massage. A hormone called relaxin is increased during pregnancy. This hormone helps shorten and soften the muscles in preparation for giving birth. The increased temperature for the heated stones lengthens these tissues, which makes it difficult for the pregnant woman's body to prepare for birth. It is important to be aware of times when hot stone massage may be harmful than helpful.

To top it off, hot stone massage is a wonderful treat for the body. It is very rewarding with lots of benefits. You will be able to relax, and rejuvenate from the hectic schedules. It is a neccessity to take a break from busy life which is often overlooked and taken for granted. You don't need to have a vacation somewhere else. Just be able to give yourself a time to unwind and relax is a healthy habit.