Most people have positive associations and feelings about hot tubs. Spas represent relaxation, serenity, and comfort. What many people do not know is that there are scientific reasons that we enjoy spas, including health improvements. In fact, spa stands for the Latin phrase “salus per aquam,” which literally means “health from water.” Read on to discover a few of our favorite benefits of having a hot tub at your home and using it regularly.
Sleep
Studies have shown that relaxing in a hot tub improves sleep, especially for those with insomnia. The recommendation is to soak in the tub for a bit about two to three hours before bedtime. This process resets your body thermostat, which makes it easier to achieve and maintain deep sleep.
Stress Reduction
In the same vein of improved sleep, stress reduction is a wonderful benefit of having your own hot tub. Soaking in a spa helps relieve stress for a variety of reasons. The heat of the water and steam release endorphins, which produce positive feelings and block out pain. When you sit in a hot tub, the water buoyancy supports 90% of your weight. This break from gravity helps heal the stress of many kinds of aches, thus relieving mental, emotional, and physical stress. Another way we suggest using our hot tubs for stress relief is to sit near the water jets and allow them to massage your fatigued muscles.
Back Pain
One of the top reasons people go to the doctor is because of chronic back pain. Studies have shown that regular use of spas can significantly reduce this pain. Using a hot tub for this kind of pain relief has been found to be so effective in patients that medication treatments are often reduced or found to no longer be needed. Besides reducing pain, hydrotherapy from hot tubs can heal and prevent further injury.
Improve Athletic Performance
Athletes who want to up their game should try soaking in a hot tub immediately after working out and practicing. This is because during exercise, toxins build up in the body that will contribute to fatigue and sore muscles the next day. Studies have shown that a soak in a spa significantly reduces muscle soreness through increased blood circulation.
