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Hydrotherapy Massage
Superior Spas jets are absolutely unsurpassed in getting you directly to relaxation in one of the very best spa line
jet configurations in the industry. Offering a variety of spa styles and jet configurations, Superior Spa provides
you the key to the ultimate relaxation machine. Just relax. Don’t move a muscle… our rotating jets do the work for
you, providing a circle of massage to your back, or enjoy the bubbly sensations under your feet, at your neck or behind
your knees. Enjoy our adjustable hydrotherapy jets, which allow you to adjust the water flow for the precise massage
you want!
Hydrotherapy IS the reason why you should choose a Superior Spa. They provide an incredible hydrotherapeutic massage, providing you integrate jet packages, and optional seating to satisfy your days end desires to relax in your own environment, your backyard, with that special loved one or family.
Relieve Stress-Related Conditions
When you relax in a Superior Spa, the warmth of the water and soothing massage relaxes tense muscles and relieves anxiety,
helps relieve high blood pressure, headaches and counteracts stress due to chronic pain due to stress and its effects on
your body. The link between stress and illness should be of interest to anyone concerned with their health. We all have
stress in our daily lives relating to work family, and society. Mental tensions, frustrations, and insecurity are among
the most damaging types of stress.
Affected by stress, the heart works harder, breathing becomes more rapid and shallow, and digestion slows. Nearly every process of the body is degraded. Researchers have estimated that 80% of disease is stress related. Since we usually can’t avoid it, the key to dealing with stress is relieving it. A soothing and relaxing soak in a hot tub can help counteract stress and its effects on the human body. It is the perfect antidote to a hectic and stressful lifestyle. The warm waters and soothing massage work to relieve anxiety and relax your tense muscles. Numerous independent studies have proven that a warm water massage stimulates the release of endorphins, the body’s natural “feel good” chemical. Your hot tub will enhance your sense of well-being, and leave you feeling fresh, clean, and ready to tackle life’s daily challenges.
Relieve Muscle and Joint Pain
Both professional and “weekend” athletes can use their hot tubs to aid in repairing sore muscles and injuries. Neck and back
pain, sports injuries, muscle pulls, spasms and soreness are often eased simply by a quick dip in your hot tub. Your hot tub
can also be used as preventative medicine. Water’s therapeutic powers lie in its ability to alter the body’s blood flow.
According to an article in Tennis magazine, “When you immerse yourself in the hot water of a whirlpool, the temperature of your
skin and muscles rise, causing blood vessels to dilate and thus increases blood flow to the skin and muscles. Turn on the
whirlpool jets and the pulsating water massages the skin, increasing blood flow even more. The result? Your skin and muscles
loosen and relax from the increased blood circulation.
Improve Athletic Performance
You can actually improve your athletic performance by doing two things: using your hot tub both BEFORE and AFTER you exercise.
Soaking in a hot tub before exercising relaxes your body and loosens muscles, making exercise easier and reducing the risk of injury. A pre-exercise soak will also help to improve performance. In fact, some golfers swear it has actually reduced a couple of strokes off their game. Soaking in a hot tub after exercising is a great way to wind down after the exercise and to relax your muscles. The hot, swirling water embraces your, massaging your neck, shoulders, arms, back, thighs, calves, and feet. But most importantly, hot tub use after you exercise will greatly reduce or even eliminate the stiffness typically felt the next day.
Lose Weight and Reduce Cellulite
As unbelievable as it may sound, recent studies have proven that the regular use of hot tubs can aid in the reduction of weight, as
well as diminish the appearance of cellulite. This stems from the fact that soaking in a hot tub simulates exercise. The hydrotherapy
dilates the blood vessels, promoting better circulation as it relaxes the skin and muscles. It also raises the heart rate, while
lowering blood pressure. This seems to indicate that soaking in a hot tub may be healthier for your heart than the traditional methods
of exercise.
An article that appeared in the September 16, 1999 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine followed a group of subjects that were required to soak in a hot tub for thirty minutes a day, six days a week, for three weeks. Though this study was for diabetes research, the results were wide reaching. The patients’ weight was reduced by an average of 3.75 pounds each! The subjects lost over one pound per week, just by soaking in a spa. Regular use of hot tubs can also help to diminish the appearance of cellulite. The fatty deposits that typically gather on the hips, thighs, and buttocks of most women past their 30s can never be fully eliminated. The design of a woman’s body naturally causes the skin to dimple out, whether she is overweight or thin. However, by improving circulation to the areas affected by cellulite, it has been proven that the appearance of the unsightly deposits can be reduced. According to a variety of medical sources available on the Internet, the hydrotherapy that a hot tub provides stimulates the blood vessels, increasing circulation. It also tones the body tissue, reduces fluid retention, and relieves swelling. All of these benefits combined can result in the diminishment of the appearance of cellulite.
Sleep Better
Find yourself relaxing in a Superior Spa, the water soothing and relaxing your tense muscles after a day of hard stressful work. You will
find yourself changed within minutes, ready for a night of relaxed sleep, allowing the body’s internal thermostat to lower your temperature,
providing a more deep relaxing sleep.
Better Healing of Your Body
Superior Spas provide a catalyst for speeding the loss of toxins in the body, replacing them with oxygen and your own natural nutrients.
There is a natural increase in blood flow and circulation throughout the body, the stimulation of endorphins, the body’s natural
painkillers, relaxing your muscles and easing the pain, fatigue and soreness from exercising. Lower your blood pressure with the massage
and buoyancy in the comfort of your own backyard!
Arthritis Chronic Pain
A Superior Spa in your own backyard can help you to keep those joints moving. It can restore and preserve strength and flexibility and
help prevent further damage. Heat from your spa warms up joints and decreases tissue swelling, making tissues more stretchable, allowing
free movement with less pain to you. Buoyancy in your spa reduces body weight by approximately 90%, relieving joint pressure and will
support you as you perform health exercises to better your mobility. Your Superior Spa will raise the body’s temperature and causes
blood vessels to dilate, resulting in increased circulation.
Help Control Diabetes
According to the American Diabetes Association, over 15.7 million Americans are diabetic. Tight control of blood glucose (sugar) levels
is the only defense against the many problems and side effects that come from diabetes. Studies show that regular uses of hydrotherapy
provide benefits for people suffering from Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. It provides better and improved sleep, reduces blood sugar levels
in the body, boosts your moral and well-being and can provide support to individuals who find exercise difficult.
Recent studies published in the September 16, 1999 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine give new hope to the millions who suffer from diabetes. It stated that "hot tub therapy" helped a group of Type 2 diabetics reduce their blood sugar levels and improve sleep patterns. An independent study led by Dr. Philip L. Hooper at the McKee Medical Center in Loveland, Colorado studied a group of Type 2 diabetes patients for three weeks. The patients were required to soak in a hot tub for thirty minutes a day, six days a week, for the duration of the study. The results were astounding! The patients’ average blood sugar levels were reduced by an average of 13 percent. Hooper also explained that one of the subjects was able to reduce his daily dose of insulin by 18 percent after only ten days of the study. In reference to these findings, Dr. Hooper states that hot tubs are especially helpful for patients who are unable to exercise, and recommends that hot tub treatments should be included as regular therapy for patients with diabetes. It is highly recommended for those with diabetes to consult with their physician prior to beginning hot tub treatments.
Cardiovascular Benefits
A study at the May Clinic found that since bathing in your hot tub simulates exercise, soaking in one gives you he same health benefits of
exercise, with less stress to the heart! A hot tub increases the heart rate while lowering the blood pressure.
The research, led by Dr. Thomas G. Allison of the world-renowned medical center, examined the body temperature and cardiovascular stress experienced by 15 patients at risk for heart disease both in hot water and on bicycles. The studies show that: Exercise caused blood pressure to rise from an average of 121/73 to 170/84. By contrast, sitting in a spa made the blood pressure drop from an average of 117/77 to 106/61. The article also states that hot tub use will raise heart rates 25.7 beats per minute.
Family Entertainment
Purchasing a Superior Spa will give you and your family a perfect reason to get together and enjoy the comfort and relaxation. It’s a perfect
way to bring your children together, as if you enjoyed a family vacation right in your own backyard! Enjoy the quality time and place to
communicate and get close with your family. Not only is family such an important factor, but your new Superior Spa will complement your homes
comfortable environment when entertaining guests and friends. Romance your spouse; give the perfect gift of relaxation in warm soothing water
of a Superior Spa.
Additional Information
Besides the long list of benefits previously mentioned, a hot tub hydro massage provides additional help to many other ailments. The following
web sites, research journals, and publications can further explain how "hydrotherapy" can help you with the following medical conditions.
Arthritis
www.arthritis.org
Hydrotherapy for Healing
Hot Tub May Lower Blood Sugars
Treating Fibromyalgia in the Aquatic Environment
Uses for Hydrotherapy
Uses for Hydrotherapy
www.sleepfoundation.org
Hydrotherapy in Labor
Understanding & Treating PMS
The Value of Water Treatments
Heat Therapy in Chronic Venous Insufficiency |
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European equipment available. Ask about our 50 hertz systems available for overseas
shipment. All Superior Spas are backed by our 25 year structural 10 year surface and
5 year equipment warranty. See your dealer for details.
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