What is Hydrotherapy?

Hydrotherapy is the use of water to relieve discomfort and promote physical wellbeing; it has been around for hundreds of years, as far back as the ancient Greeks and Romans. It most commonly consists of exercises carried out a therapeutic warm water environment.

Our expert team of Senior Physiotherapists and Hydrotherapists develop an exercise programme tailored for you in our hydrotherapy pool run at 32°C.

Hydrotherapy can help in the management of a variety of health complaints including rheumatism, arthritis, circulation problems, insomnia, stress, nerve problems, muscular pain, joint aches and depression to mention just a few.

The benefits of hydrotherapy include:

• activity in water puts less strain on joints as the body’s weight is supported
• increasing blood flow, and therefore oxygen, to the body’s organs, muscles and skin so promoting healing.
• promoting good circulation to improve lymph drainage (an immune system fluid that helps collect and get rid of unwanted materials from the body) and therefore strengthens the immune system, helping to fight colds and illnesses
• relaxing muscles, easing stiffness, swelling, muscle spasm and acting as a pain reliever on sore joints, muscles and aching backs
• promotion of relaxation
• exercising in water can strengthen muscles and increase the range of motion of affected joints