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Hydrotherapy is not an invention of the modern times, but has been in existence for centuries as an essential element of traditional therapies. It has a wide range of health benefits and is, therefore, used by people to treat various conditions like osteoarthritis, back pain, shoulder pain, rheumatoid arthritis, coordination & balance problems and sports injuries. By reducing aggravation, it enhances one’s mobility, postural control, flexibility and strength. Its popularity has even led many people to buy occupational therapist baths in Australia for enjoying hydrotherapy massages right at home.
Given below are the major benefits of hydrotherapy:
Alleviates Stress
Hot water treatment has been proven to help in reducing stress by bringing down blood pressure. Studies have shown that it can also affect the way that the body of an individual responds to anxiety and lead to production of natural stress-alleviating hormones, endorphins.
Enhances The Immune System
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