Massage and Spa treatment in Brisbane

The healing benefits of water have been appreciated for centuries and in ancient times, people used the
curing powers of natural hot springs. Nowadays we all appreciate a hot, scented bubble bath which
eases those niggling aches and pains as we enjoy the health benefits of relaxation. Hydrotherapy simply
means the use of water in a therapeutic way, and includes the use of both warm and cold water. When
you immerse yourself in warm water, you receive a number of health benefits: your body temperature
increases and you perspire. The skin’s pores open, blood vessels are diluted and blood is diverted to the
skin — hence the flushed, rosy-faced look. This sweat process encourages the body’s toxic wastes to be
eliminated via the open pores. Hydrotherapy also uses water massage via water jets directed onto your
body. This type of massage increases blood circulation and delivers more oxygen and nutrients to the
soft tissues. The lymphatic system is also activated giving a generous boost to the immune system and
massage on cellulite prone areas helps to break down the fatty deposits and lessen its appearance.
During a hydrotherapy treatment, another health benefit is in the release of endorphins — the body’s
natural hormones which give us a sense of well being. They also block pain and boost the immune
system. And let’s not forget the mental benefits achieved during this therapy including stress relief and a
spring clean of the mind which helps you to sleep well. Hydrotherapy is a well established tool used by
physiotherapists for patients with mobility problems and in rehabilitation. When the patient sits in
hydrotherapy bath, the water buoyancy reduces pressure on the patient’s joints which is of
immeasurable benefit when the patient starts his physiotherapy exercises. The warm water helps ease
stiff joints and relax sore muscles. Repeated exercises help build up strength which is important in injury
recovery. Hydrotherapy is a proven treatment to lessen the pain associated with arthritis through
elimination of the toxins causing the joint inflammation and pain. An alternating therapy for soft tissue
injury, commonly used by athletes, is to use hot water followed by cold water on the problem area: the
heat encourages blood flow to the skin; the cold water sends it back again to the deeper tissues. The
objective here is to improve the circulation in the fine capillaries around the affected area.