When you think of a hot tub, you’re probably only thinking of one thing: luxury. Often seen as the preserve of the rich and famous, hot tubs are shorthand for decadent lifestyles, total relaxation, and a lack of free time.

Of course, that’s not exactly the case. Prices have been falling for decades and with improvements in energy management, they are no longer the big energy hogs they once were.

However, the benefits mentioned above (relaxation, luxury, comfort) are very true. However, you’d be forgiven for thinking that’s where the benefits of a hot tub end. After all, what else can they offer?

Well, there are a number of therapeutic advantages to spas. Namely:

hydrotherapy

It’s no secret that when it comes to limb pain or tension, damaged muscles, or any other type of non-skeletal injury, hydrotherapy is a great way to relieve pain and speed recovery.

It is seen in professional sports where athletes soak in an ice bath after competing and lukewarm baths are often recommended for rheumatic diseases. Sitting in a hot tub may seem like a luxury at first, but the effect it has on your body, taking the weight off your joints and relaxing your muscles, is quite the opposite.

Among the proven benefits of hydrotherapy are relaxation of muscle tension, muscle rehabilitation, detoxification and relaxation. However, what you may not know is that hydrotherapy has also been linked to improvements in the immune system.

Specifically, hot tubs are said to support lymph, the immune system fluid that collects and removes unwanted materials from your body. Hydrotherapy has been linked to the stimulation of blood cells, which carry lymph around the body, helping to fight disease and infection.

aromatherapy

Although aromatherapy may not have any direct physical benefits, the mental benefits of deep relaxation that aromatherapy creates cannot be underestimated.

Stress is one of the main contributors to poor mental health and premature death, so scheduling time for deep relaxation is a top priority for each of us.

Spas can be set to almost any temperature, and most people find that their most relaxing temperature is between 36°C and 38°C. Of course, it’s not just about the heat, because with optional hot tub salts sold worldwide, you can transform your hot tub into an aromatherapy paradise.

Whether you’re clearing your airways or simply getting into a zen-like state of relaxation, hot tubs are the place to be.