Since the beginning of time, hot water has been revered for its healing and restorative properties. During the Bible years, our ancient forefathers trooped to hot springs to alleviate their illnesses. The Romans had the genius to replicate the features of a hot spring and started to build hottubs for the emperors, the warriors and the wealthy. The hottubs during that time were not like any other hot tub that we see now, as they were much simpler in mechanism. Hot water was loaded into a gigantic hot tub and people soaked. There were no fancy massage and jet settings that modern hottubs are equipped with.

It is believed that the basic logic behind a hot tub’s relaxing properties is its mimicry of the person’s primal experience while inside the womb of the mother. Like the womb, hottubs are warm, serene and confined spaces. After conducting research, there has been a better understanding of how hottubs contribute to a person’s healing.

The most popular ailments that the hot tub cures are back pain and inflamed muscles. Submerging your body in the warm water of the hot tub melts away the jelly-like material that hinders smooth movement of the spine. It also dissolves what massage therapists call “cold or air pockets” that develop in our muscles as a result of stress, lack of sleep and unhealthy lifestyle. What adds to the therapeutic properties of hottubs are the massage and jet features. Massage and jet features of hottubs come in a variety of settings, which include therapy. The therapy feature targets specific parts of the body to ensure that they get sufficient attention.

An injured patient may also be treated in a hot tub. The buoyancy of the hot tub supports muscle movement, that it conditions the injured body part for motion. People who suffer from muscle debilitation are trained to exercise in the hot tub as the water acts as a significant buttress. Injuries are also treated by hottubs. The jets of hottubs are believed to increase the level of antibody and white blood cells in the affected part, which is necessary to give way to new and healthy body tissue. The sicknesses that a hot tub cures are arthritis, body pain, diabetes and high blood pressure. Yes, even blood pressure. As the person dips his body into the hot tub, his heart beat elevates and sends blood flowing all over the body. Once the body acclimatizes to the temperature of the hot tub, the blood pressure stabilizes at a much lower rate.

There are also many methods of increasing the efficiency of a hot tub’s healing properties. Essential oils and fragrances may be incorporated into the hydrotherapy process, which is called aromatherapy. Only oils and fragrances designed for hottubs must be used, as the generic ones may oxidize your hot tub’s shell. You may also call in a masseuse and get a massage after immersing in the hot water. When getting a massage, don’t let ten minutes pass between your dip and your massage. Also, don a bathrobe as you move from the hot spa to the massage bed.

Author Bio: Carla Johns advocates hottubs for healing. Her favorite chill-out spots at home are her wood burning fireplace and hot tub.

Category: Wellness, Fitness and Diet
Keywords: hottubs, hot tub