By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
Health Works CollectiveHealth Works CollectiveHealth Works Collective
  • Health
    • Mental Health
    Health
    Healthcare organizations are operating on slimmer profit margins than ever. One report in August showed that they are even lower than the beginning of the…
    Show More
    Top News
    bowl of vegetable salad
    Raw Foods: benefits and harms
    November 9, 2021
    pros and cons of the keto diet
    Read This Before You Follow the Keto Diet
    May 18, 2022
    spinal cord injuries
    4 Potential Causes of Spinal Cord Injuries (and How to Seek Compensation)
    May 25, 2022
    Latest News
    7 Most Common Healthcare Accreditation Programs: Which Should You Use?
    August 20, 2025
    Hospital Pest Control and the Fight Against Superbugs
    August 20, 2025
    Hygiene Beyond The Clinic: Attention To Overlooked Non-Clinical Spaces
    August 13, 2025
    5 Steps to a Promising Career as a Healthcare Administrator
    August 3, 2025
  • Policy and Law
    • Global Healthcare
    • Medical Ethics
    Policy and Law
    Get the latest updates about Insurance policies and Laws in the Healthcare industry for different geographical locations.
    Show More
    Top News
    TBI: Some Surprising Statistics
    February 9, 2016
    Your Keys to Safer, Even More Secure Healthcare Cloud Services
    January 13, 2015
    4 Career Options in Healthcare Industry that Combine Big Data & Healthcare
    February 5, 2021
    Latest News
    How Social Security Disability Shapes Access to Care and Everyday Health
    August 22, 2025
    How a DUI Lawyer Can Help When Your Future Health Feels Uncertain
    August 22, 2025
    How One Fall Can Lead to a Long Road of Medical Complications
    August 22, 2025
    How IT and Marketing Teams Can Collaborate to Protect Patient Trust
    July 17, 2025
  • Medical Innovations
  • News
  • Wellness
  • Tech
Search
© 2023 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.
Reading: How Hydrotherapy can Improve your Health
Share
Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
Health Works CollectiveHealth Works Collective
Font ResizerAa
Search
Follow US
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy
© 2023 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.
Health Works Collective > Wellness > How Hydrotherapy can Improve your Health
Wellness

How Hydrotherapy can Improve your Health

James Wilson
James Wilson
Share
5 Min Read
SHARE

 

Contents
  • What is Hydrotherapy?
  • Recovery after Physical Activity
  • Boosts Immune Response
  • Stress Relief & Relaxation
  • Improve Mood

If you’re feeling muscle tension and an increased amount of stress, hydrotherapy might be the answer to your health issues. Hydrotherapy is not a new concept, but many people are seeking more holistic, alternative treatments to medication, and hydrotherapy falls into this category. While many will use hydrotherapy as a form of spa treatment or for relaxation, there are actually many health benefits to hydrotherapy.

What is Hydrotherapy?

Hydrotherapy is essentially a large tub with water jets and adjustable temperatures, similar to that of a whirlpool bath or hot tub. The tub jets focus on different areas of the body at different temperatures and pressures and can be customized for your ailments. Occasionally, salt or essential oils are added to the bath to aid in relaxation and relieving muscle soreness. Steam baths, saunas, and sitz baths are all forms of hydrotherapy. According to research, hydrotherapy has a lot of physical (and mental) health benefits.

Recovery after Physical Activity

Not all hydrotherapy experiences are centered on warm whirling water pulses. Some are focused on colder water therapies. Research from the Journal of Strength and Conditioning found that neuromuscular recovery and muscle fatigue was improved through the use of hydrotherapy. Those that participate in team sports were able to benefit and get back to intense activities as a result of a few cold water hydrotherapy sessions. Those afflicted with osteoarthritis have shown improved overall health from a few dips in the pool.

More Read

Innovating Medicaid with the Medical Home Model
10 YouTube Videos Every Senior Caregiver Should Watch
Engaging Patients In Care Planning – What Providers Say And How They Say It Matters
Find the Perfect Orthotic Device to Make Foot Pain Manageable
Why Outsourcing Your IRO Is a Good Idea

Boosts Immune Response

Many people who have circulation issues, which may cause swelling of the hands, legs, and feet find relief by sitting in a hot, steamy bath with jets pulsating on these sore parts to relieve the pressure and reduce swelling. The increased blood flow also helps to get white blood cells to areas prone to sickness and allows them to better fight off things like the flu or even a cold. By allowing these cells to invade these areas faster, you are less likely to get sick because your immune response is boosted from the increased blood circulation. Therefore, a few minutes in a hydrotherapy tub can surely work wonders.

Stress Relief & Relaxation

The warmth and pulsating jets of a hydrotherapy tub can help to alleviate stress and tension by relaxing tightened muscles and releasing toxins. The increased temperature and circulation helps to reduce stress hormone cortisol and aid in relaxation. This period of reduced cortisol allows for increased endorphins to fight off pain and rejuvenate your muscles and joints. Being more relaxed decreases headaches and improves sleep quality.

Improve Mood

By reducing stress and pain in our daily lives, hydrotherapy has also been used to alleviate depression. Improving overall mental health is something we should all be striving for. If you break your leg, you wouldn’t put off getting it taken care of, so why not treat your mental health as important as your physical wellbeing? Hydrotherapy improves your overall mood and can provide mental clarity, and focus as the result of a few minutes of sitting in a warm, bubbly water massage.

Whether you are afflicted with circulation issues, rheumatoid arthritis, depression, or insomnia, hydrotherapy has been found to help alleviate some of these chronic conditions, allowing folks to get back to daily living. Hydrotherapy has less side effects than most medications and can be done in the privacy of your own home. There are spa facilities that have hydrotherapy pools and tubs for use, as well. Or you can simply book a night at your local hotel and use their hot tub for hydrotherapy. It may not give you the exact same results as a private tub in your own home, but it can ease the daily stresses for pain relief in a hurry. As with any medical treatment, always check with your healthcare provider first before starting any new treatment.

Share This Article
Facebook Copy Link Print
Share
By James Wilson
James is a freelance writer and blogger. He loves to write on wellness, tech and E-Health.

Stay Connected

1.5kFollowersLike
4.5kFollowersFollow
2.8kFollowersPin
136kSubscribersSubscribe

Latest News

engineer fitting prosthetic arm
How Social Security Disability Shapes Access to Care and Everyday Health
Health care
August 20, 2025
a woman explaining the document
How a DUI Lawyer Can Help When Your Future Health Feels Uncertain
Public Health
August 20, 2025
physiotherapist at work
How One Fall Can Lead to a Long Road of Medical Complications
Health care
August 20, 2025
Common Healthcare Accreditation Programs
7 Most Common Healthcare Accreditation Programs: Which Should You Use?
Health News
August 20, 2025

You Might also Like

Self Tracking

November 5, 2012
SpecialtiesWellness

Breakthrough Treatment Gives Vitiligo Patients Hope

May 7, 2018

New Home Transition Apartment Helps Recovering Rehab Patients

October 12, 2012
medical weight loss
Health

Medical Weight Loss – What is it and Does it Work?

February 19, 2023
Subscribe
Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!
Follow US
© 2008-2025 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?