Why does a soak in a
hydrotherapy tub make you feel good?
The benefits of soaking in a
hydrotherapy tub have been known for centuries.
With the introduction of spas, or hydrotherapy tubs, Americans
rediscovered that great feeling. But what makes a hydrotherapy tub
relieve so many ailments?
Two hundred years ago, a doctor
in Bath, England, (of all places) recorded the effects of warm water
immersion on a man named James Crewk, who suffered from jaundice,
palsy, rheumatism, and back pain. Crewk
was a drunk with a bad heart. The records show that when he was
immersed in warm water, the swelling in his legs was reduced and he
excreted more fluid than he drank.
Today, a dip in a PDC hydrotherapy
tub can help relieve stress, muscle aches, and minor arthritis pain
as well as a number of other health problems. Best of all a
hydrotherapy tub can help you relax and forget the stresses of the
day.