Hot tub and portable spa therapy - How hydrotherapy works

Hot tub therapy, which is also known as hydrotherapy, is almost synonymous with hot tubs and spas. We
have known for centuries that hydrotherapy relieves many of the day to day ailments we suffer. From
relieving stress, aches and pains to relieving the impact of a simple cold, hot tubs have been utilized by home
and professional practitioners for hundreds of years.

So what makes hot tub therapy work?

Hot tub therapy works by creating a neutral buoyancy of the body, thus reducing pressure from gravity, then
by stimulating the nerves and circulatory system. Then the combination of the movement of water and air
bubbles into the hot tub, the nerve impulses work to take advantage of the body's own immune system,
increase blood circulation, aid in the digestive system and even lessen pain sensitivities. Furthermore, hot
tub therapy helps relieve pain from arthritis, rheumatism, painful joints, varicose veins and other
musculature and back disorders

So what makes hot tub therapy fun?

As we all know, getting home from a stressful day of work and sliding into our hot tubs with an adult beverage
is not only a great stress diffuser but an enjoyable experience with the right people. Sitting in your hot tub
with friends and family is a great way for everyone to unwind from the stresses of a busy day and visit with
one another.

Couples often find that stresses brought on by the numerous events in our hectic lives can also be diminished
by both a soothing soak with one another and possibly a nice bottle of wine with some soft music in the
background. Of course there are those of us that enjoy a great "Margarita Party" while hot tubing.

*note: need a great margarita recipe?