Wastu and Hydro Massage – Health Benefits

Watsu is a form of holistic aquatic bodywork, requiring no swimming ability and suitable for all ages and gender.
Watsu relieves the tension which causes stress that can be a factor in many common health problems. Watsu can therefore offer relief from:-
• Anxiety
• Pain
• Fatigue
• Muscle Tension

Hydro-massage is a massage type which is based on the therapeutic use of warm water. Hydro-massage fashion in Britain, Europe and the United States lasted more than half a Century. Mostly because people enjoyed the luxury, comforts and lack of any medical discomfort associated with the hydro-massage. Today the hydro-massage is still widely popular and used for the ailments and conditions listed and much, much more. It is one of the most requested and popular forms of massage. Hydromassage is a water-based spa treatment which uses high pressure jets of water to massage your skin and stimulate your circulation.

The physical properties of water means that it a very useful medium in which to exercise and at the same time treat muscle, neck and back pain. The natural advantages that water provides to help with Hydro massage and Hydrotherapy is of course related to the Buoyancy and Viscosity effect of water.

There are two reasons among others why water is so beneficial for massage treatment:-

1.Viscosity - Water naturally provides resistance by means of gentle friction and this coupled with a mixture of pressure provided by warmed Water and Air Jets allows one to strengthen and improve the condition of aches and pains while reducing the risk of further injury due to loss of balance.
2.Hydrostatic pressure - there are powerful effects produced by hydrostatic pressure that improve heart and lung function, making some gentle exercise a very useful way to maintain and strengthen heart and lung function. This pressure effect also aids in improving muscle blood flow.

Buoyancy and Semi Buoyancy - The flotation effect of water helps to a considerable degree to counter balance gravity and this of course helps to support our own body weight and this can be controlled by using different massage seats in the Hot Tub. This semi buoyancy is a support to the development of improved balance and strength and some simple exercises such as flexing and stretching can be carried out in a warm pleasant environment. Watsu is a water based treatment that combines water with Shiatsu, which is a long established Japanese Massage technique where pressure massage is applied to the body energy points following the lines of chi, or quite simply the body's own energy channels.


A hydro massage soothes, relaxes and relieves pain in your joints and muscles.

Hydromassage can leave you feeling quite tired. Research shows that we sleep more deeply as our body temperature falls, so a hot-water hydromassage before you go to bed can really improve your night's sleep.

Massage works to relax muscles and relieve pressure on nerves. It also boosts circulation and accelerates the body's natural healing process. Hydro-massage is delivered through the intricate and powerful system of jets found in every Sundance Spas hot tub.

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