Thursday, March 9, 2017

What You Need To Know About Hydromassage Therapy

By Anthony Cole


Generally, a hydromassage is a form of therapy that is solely based on high-pressure water jets. This form of skin massage is essential in enhancing blood circulation. In comparison to other types of massage that are water based like a Jacuzzi and a whirlpool bath, hydromassage is the most effective and the water is much hotter. Nevertheless, hydromassage therapy is more than just a form of massage encounter as it is also a treatment method.

Usually, this form of massage is usually a great satisfying treatment and you can feel it while having the massage. Usually, the rigorous underwater massage, with the powerful jets usually stimulate blood circulation as well as causing the lymph and the blood to move around the body. The heat in the water usually cleanses and opens the skin pores making the skin to appear and feel cleansed, invigorated, and refreshed.

Usually, this type of massage relaxes, soothes, and relieves pain in the muscles and the joints. The hydro massage may actually leave you with a feeling of being tired. However, research indicates that deeper sleep is usually achieved as the body temperature falls. Therefore, a hydromassage would be good before going to bed so as to improve the sleep during the night.

On the other hand, this form of massage is not ideal for the pregnant women, as well as the old and very young people. The reason for this is that the water might be quite hot while the massage is also strong for such fragile individuals. Also, it might also not be ideal for individuals with previous injury or who have previously had a surgery.

On the other hand, it is important to seek advice from a therapist if you have acute or severe joint or muscular injuries. Again, you need to seek some advice from a therapist in case you have a medical condition or you a receiving some medication or treatment. Also, if you are suffering from heart problems or high blood pressure, you need to consult a therapist before having the massage.

Within five minutes of starting the massage session, one is able to feel the changes that come with it. Nevertheless, it is advisable for the massage to go for about fifteen minutes or more for one to feel fully relaxed and for the circulation to be enhanced. After the first session is over, one can decide if they want to proceed with the massage. Ideally, a massage session should go on for about 15 to 30 minutes to fully benefit from it.

This type of massage comes with various advantages. For one it helps to relieve stress as the massage not only eases mental tension but also physical tension. This is due to secretion of stress relieving hormones like cortisol that get secreted when you immerse your body in warm water.

Another benefit is that this massage therapy improves sleep. Because of this, you can promote restful sleep or reduce insomnia. This is because the internal body temperature increases during the hydrotherapy and then drops later. As the internal temperature drops, the body become ready for sleep. Sleep may also be improved since pressure on the muscles and the joint is relieved. At the same time, this massage helps to minimize chronic pain due to fibromyalgia, arthritis and other conditions.




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