Two of the most popular spa treatments requested by clients are water massage & aqua therapy. Water massage & aqua therapy use water, which is known for its many therapeutic uses . It adds a wonderful element in the experience of nurturing and caring that only spas can offer.

Understanding Water Massage & Aqua Therapy

Water massage, also called hydro massage, is one of the types of massages that use water to apply massage techniques. Water massages are excellent for helping relax muscles, improve the condition of injured soft tissues, relieve tension and pain and increase blood circulation. Water massage can be applied to most parts of the body such as the neck, shoulders, torso, back, lower back, thighs and legs. Water massage & aqua therapy are often used to treat discomforts that result from a number of diseases and conditions such as acute and chronic pain, fibromyalgia, lupus, insomnia, sports and neck injuries, multiple sclerosis and Crohn’s disease, among others. Both water massage & aqua therapy are frequently paired with stress management methods.

Aqua therapy or aquatic therapy requires the partial immersion of the person in water, usually a small pool or tub in order to perform certain exercises which are often supervised by a trained therapist. It is a form of physical therapy that uses the natural viscosity and resistance of water to challenge the muscles and make them work harder. Exercises performed in water lower the impact of the movements and thus prevent pain, stress and further injury. Water massage & aqua therapy are often used for the treatment and rehabilitation of individuals who suffer from a chronic illness or an injury.

Some of the most common conditions and diseases that respond well to aqua therapy include:

orthopedic conditions involving major joints
knee/hip replacement
rheumatic conditions
stroke and other injuries that involve the neurological system
sports, auto and work injuries
osteoporosis

Benefits of Water Massage & Aqua Therapy

Both water massage & aqua therapy make use of the healing properties of water to provide relief from discomfort, stress and pain. They are both techniques used for relaxation. Water massage & aqua therapy also work well as low-impact exercises for pregnant women. Both water massage & aqua therapy can be used to relieve everyday tension and are wonderful all-natural, drug-free treatments that can be used as the main form of therapy or as supplement to another treatment.