How does Hydrotherapy work?
When the body is under stress or in pain, chemical changes occur which result in the pulse rate and blood pressure increasing. It has been observed that with hydrotherapy there is a marked improvement in these symptoms, by alleviating the stress reaction process and also by providing relief to painfully swollen joints. This, in turn, helps the individual to unwind and relax, making it easier to deal with the pain. For example, hydrotherapy relieves pain by stimulating the production of endorphins, which are neurochemicals that occur naturally in the brain and have analgesic properties. It also helps in improving blood circulation by enabling the blood vessels to dilate, which in turn provides healing oxygen to tissues and painful joints. An improvement in the circulation also enables lymph drainage, thus clearing the body of toxins. Hence, for people suffering from the painful symptoms of conditions such as rheumatism, arthritis, sciatica, back pain, aching and swollen joints, insomnia
