There is more benefit to having a spa than just feeling good and relaxing in a pool of bubbles. Spas of one form or another have been around for thousands of years and the many health benefits of regular spas is well documented.

Let's take a look at some.

Buoyancy

The added buoyancy provided by a bubbling spa greatly reduces the effects of gravity on our bodies and really takes the strain off our muscles and joints. Parts of the body such as knees, feet and backs really gain a lot of benefit from the effects of buoyancy and stress reduction. Approximately 90% of our body weight is supported whilst in a spa, therefore reducing the pressure on all of your joints and muscles, relaxing your entire body.

Heat

What effect does the heat of a spa (or hot tub) have on our bodies?

For starters, blood flow is increased as the body's core temperature warms up. As this increased blood flow causes the blood vessels to dilate, blood pressure is actually reduced. So, after a tough day at work, having a spa is a truly natural and beneficial way to relax and reduce stress.

The warmth of the water will also relax all of your muscles and, because spas have a heater, the spa will not go cold like a warm bath does.

Hydrotherapy

The spa jets themselves are also highly therapeutic. Anyone who has ever been in a spa will know this. The warm jet of water mixed with bubbles of air makes for a very relaxing massage, reducing stress and muscle fatigue, increasing blood flow, making you feel better both physically and mentally.

Jets can be focused on the upper or lower back and the neck, or sitting in the centre of the spa where the pressure from the jets is more subtle is a great option for that overall body massage and therapy. Having a spa is like being attended to by a warm and bubbling masseuse.

Some Medical Benefits

Regular spas are not only great for relaxing after a long day and for giving yourself an overall sense of wellbeing, they also help with specific medical conditions as well, some of which include the following:

• Arthritis
• Back Pain
• Cardiovascular Health
• Improved Sleep
• Weight Loss

* Note: It is not claimed that a spa will cure the above conditions, but rather that regular spas can help alleviate symptoms of the above conditions.

Why Not Get Your Very Own Spa?

Captain Nemo's Pool & Spa Supplies is your number one supplier of spas, spa accessories, spa supplies and spa chemicals on both the Gold Coast and in Brisbane. Come in today to view our range of spas and discuss how we can help you benefit from owning your very own spa.