The hot tub: a great resource for both mental and physical therapy
While the physical benefits of hot tubs have long been known, the mental benefits of regular hot-tubbing are newly understood.
The mind and body are interconnected and contribute equally to overall health and well-being. When utilized consistently, hot tub owners see a decrease in stress levels and pain and improved energy levels and general pace of life.
Today we will dive into the reasons why hot tubs are one of the most cost-effective resources for consistent therapy for your body as well as your mind.
Heat therapy leads to pain relief and better sleep
Hot water is known to relax muscles. Heat widens blood vessels for greater blood flow which boosts circulation and transports toxins away from sore spots. Increased oxygen in the blood vessels speeds up healing in a wide array of injuries, from chronic pain to general stiffness.
In addition to these invaluable relieving and restoring benefits, the hot water of a hot tub also contributes to better sleep. While a hot shower before bed helps lower core body temperature, a dip in the hot tub does the same thing. Warming up and then cooling down signals to the body that it is time to rest, and this is even more attainable when a daily routine of hot water before bed is adopted. A nightly dip in the hot tub, anyone?
We all know that better sleep leads to better mental health. A well-rested person is more likely to think clearly, have an elevated mood, and be more productive.
The mental benefits of muscle relaxation and better sleep are priceless. All of these benefits from heat therapy and more are easy to achieve in a hot tub from Healthy Living Pool + Spa.
Massage relaxes the body and slows the mind
Hot tubs are also known for their jets, and the health benefits of these go hand in hand with hot water therapy. Hot tub jets are an essential part of hydrotherapy, in which the body immersed in water experiences a sense of calm, weightlessness, and relaxing massage.
Master Spas hot tubs at Healthy Living Pool + Spa offer specific seats and jets to target problem areas, such as the Stress Relief Neck and Shoulder Seat which utilizes reverse molding to maximize comfort to the upper body. Master Blaster Foot Massage clusters 28 individual nozzles which encompass aching feet in soothing and powerful pain relief. The Xtreme Therapy Seat in our Legend Series Hot Tubs has 22 jets which can be manually set to find the ideal pressure to relieve calves, arms, wrists, hands, neck, and back.
For fitness enthusiasts, hot tub massage provides recovery from exercise as well as prepares the body for the next workout. Whether you are looking for recovery as-needed or daily relief, the massage offered by hot tub jets is easily accessible and available year-round.
Hot tubs encourage rest
It is no wonder that hot tubs help improve quality of life because they require something that most people do so poorly: rest. Hot tubs encourage a slowdown, quality conversation or quiet, and unrushed stillness. And when we rest our bodies in a relaxing setting like a hot tub, our minds get much-needed rest as well.
The heat and jets of hot tubs lead to better sleep, relaxation, and massage as-needed or as often as desired. Could your mental and physical health benefit from these advantages? Visit us at Healthy Living Pool + Spa in Mahomet, Illinois where we can help explain how attainable these health benefits are with a hot tub. We are the exclusive dealers and service providers of Master Spas in Eastern and Central Illinois, and we are ready to help you find the perfect spa for your backyard.
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