What Are Hot Tubs Used For?

When you think of a hot tub, do you just visualize an upscale hotel or million-dollar home where people have the luxury of soaking their day away? While not much else can compare to the super relaxing feeling that taking a dip in a hot tub or spa can bring, you probably have wondered at some point what are hot tubs used for other than personal pampering.

Interestingly, hot tubs use hydrotherapy to treat a number of ailments and conditions and the use of hydrotherapy has been around for thousands of years. With customizable massage programs in hot tubs a wide range of conditions can be treated, both mental and physical. The buoyancy and heat of the water can increase both mobility and strength while assisting in relaxation. From helping those that suffer from arthritis to insomnia to sports injuries, using a hot tub has a number of benefits. Keep reading below to learn more about them. 

Stress Reduction

Quality hot tubs, such as Hydropool have reflexology massage programs that can quickly help to reduce stress and promote relaxation. Place your feet near the water jets (as they contain thousands of nerve endings) and select a program that will target the areas that you need the most.

Another way that hot tubs help reduce stress is by their socialization factor. Family and friends gravitate towards hot tubs and by just chatting or sipping on a drink with others around, naturally helps us relax and unwind. 

Reduce Muscle Pain

Hot tubs are a fantastic way to soothe sore joints and muscles. Users can benefit from high-pressure hydromassages with targeted water jets that reach the specific parts of your body that need it the most. Hydropool hot tubs, for example, have zoned seating so that each seat in the hot tub can target an entirely different body area. For a complete, head to toe massage treatment, you can move amongst the zones for a full-body deep tissue massage.

Athletes, in particular, can really benefit from regular hot tub soaks. The heat of the water can help soothe muscles spasms as well as help sports injuries heal faster.

Better Circulation

The bubbling, warm water of a hot tub not only feels great but also helps improve circulation. The heated water causes your body temperature to rise, which dilates blood vessels. This improves overall circulation, especially to the extremities and is particularly helpful for people that suffer from joint pain or arthritis. Even just soaking for 15 minutes can help improve the health of your lungs, heart, and circulation, not to mention have you feeling refreshed, invigorated and relaxed.

Relaxation Extras

While the warm water and therapeutic massage programs in hot tubs are more than enough to help you relax and improve your overall wellbeing, there are some additional add-ons that can make your experience even better. Many hot tubs have aromatherapy and chromatherapy add-ons to include scent and colour to help your soaks be even more soothing and calming.

Now that you know that hot tubs are not just used for pampering and have a wide range of health benefits, find out more by downloading a hot tub buyer’s guide.