What is Hydrotherapy?

Hydrotherapy is one of the oldest and safest methods used for treating many common body ailments that are suffered today. Water not only cleanses, but is also used to calm and soothe. Immersing oneself in a tub of hot water after a long, hard day is well known to reduce stress, relieve fatigue, and prevent body stiffness. Spas, saunas, hot and cold baths as well as showers have proven to help the body reduce the invasion of many common ailments that chronically affect us.

Hydrotherapy or ‘water therapy’ is known today as the treatment of disease through the use of water. It utilizes the body’s reactions to hot and cold stimuli. When the skin is temperature stimulated, the nerves carry impulses from the skin to deep within the body. These nerves are important in stimulating the immune system, increasing circulation and digestion, influencing the production of stress hormones and reducing the body’s sensitivity to pain.

Hydrotherapy is also used by many to clear the body of toxins that may be causing swelling, tenderness and chronic joint pain. Treatments are also helpful in managing chronic conditions such as osteo and rheumatoid arthritis. While hydrotherapy is one of the simplest forms of therapy, it has still proven to be a very effective method of reducing stress and fatigue, as well as increasing overall body circulation and minimizing the effects of day to day ailments that affect us all. It is a great way to relax the body and the mind.