Hydro-massage is a massage type which is based on the therapeutic use of warm water. Hydro-massage fashion in Britain, Europe and the United States lasted more than half a Century. Mostly because people enjoyed the luxury, comforts and lack of any medical discomfort associated with the hydro-massage. Today the hydro-massage is still widely popular and used for the ailments and conditions listed and much, much more. It is one of the most requested and popular forms of massage. Hydromassage is a water-based spa treatment which uses high pressure jets of water to massage your skin and stimulate your circulation.



A hydromassage is much more powerful than a Jacuzzi or a whirlpool bath, and the water used will be hotter. Hydro-massage therapy can help alleviate muscle and soft tissue injuries caused by low back pain, arthritis, chronic and acute pain, neck injuries, TMJ, sports injuries, pregnancy discomforts, Crohn's Disease, insomnia, spondolylosis, multiple sclerosis, lupus, fibromyalgia, tendonitis and stress management. Watsu is a form of holistic aquatic bodywork, requiring no swimming ability and suitable for all ages and gender. Watsu has many positive benefits. It is a great treatment for anyone with mobility problems, and is often used in rehabilitation.

As the movement is assisted and supported, by the therapist, and the resistance and buoyancy of the water, it is both gentle and effective. Watsu increases flexibility and strengthens muscles, and is also very deeply relaxing. Watsu is a meditative treatment, very relaxing. It can leave you feeling very sleepy and light-headed. As such, it can improve your sleep, relieve anxiety and help digestion. Watsu affects and assists different people in different ways. When used in rehabilitation it is focused on targeting specific muscles and joints, as well as being a holistic whole-body therapy. It can also help with general flexibility and core strength.

A heated hot tub is better for a Watsu massage session. Floating in hot water with Buoyancy and semifinal buoyancy supported by the Watsu practitioner, the individual receiving the handling slips lightly in to an enjoyable country of loosening as mild massage and stretching is applied to particular vitality points in the system. One of the almost popular is Waterdance or wasser tanzen which involves you being lightly submerged submerged. It incorporates movements based on those of marine animals - dolphins, etc - rolls, shapes and dancing positions. The Jahara technique is a more contemplative manner of Watsu.