When it comes to improving one’s health, there is one treatment that has endured since antiquity: warm water relief. Such treatment is reported to date to the time of Hippocrates in ancient Greece (c. 460 370 BC), when baths were considered to have healing qualities.

The Romans made thermal bathing an every day experience and introduced such baths throughout its empire, including Britain — notably in Bath, England. (Jane Austen lovers will recall mentions of Bath as a curing place in her most popular novels.)

Later, during the Renaissance, “taking the waters” became the term for warm water treatment; indeed, it has been reported that both Michelangelo and da Vinci used such waters.

Modern Hot Tub Therapy:

Modern Hot Tub Therapy:

 

The benefits of “taking the waters” continue to be appreciated today. Indeed, studies proving positive physical characteristics of various hot springs and mineral waters have been constant. As a species, humankind has become so certain of warm water spa benefits (hydrotherapy) that we enjoy them at health clubs, in our own bathtubs, and especially in outdoor and indoor spas with built-in massage jets.

Just how are we using hot tub hydrotherapy?

— In Support of an Active Lifestyle: Spa massage jets help loosen stiff muscles and joints, recovering from workouts, and by reducing soreness.

— Issues from Aging: Be it chronic soreness or stiffness or back pain, arthritis, etc., daily massages and warm water offer relief.

— Overall Health Improvement: Many enjoy a soak in a hot tub to relieve stress, help with sleep issues, even to help with problems stemming from diabetes.

 

Bullfrog Spas JetPaks:

Bullfrog Spas JetPaks:

Recent scientific studies by the National Aquatics and Sports Medicine Institute, for example, indicate that there are remarkable health benefits associated with warm water hydrotherapy in hot tubs. Individual Bullfrog Spas JetPaks offer unique hydro-massage sensations.  Photo: Bullfrog Spas

 

 

“Taking the Waters” in a Spa:

“Taking the Waters” in a Spa:

Even a portable spa can be installed to feel like one is enjoying “the waters” available at hot springs or other natural baths. For example, here, we set a Bullfrog Spa in the ground beside a new tranquil backyard pond. If the peaceful scene doesn’t make them relax, the spa’s hydrotherapy definitely will.

 

 

Changing Hot Tub Massage Jets:

Changing Hot Tub Massage Jets:

Bullfrog Spas’ JetPak sysem allows users to personalize the massage jets needed at any given time, depending on where the massage relief is needed or who is using the hot tub. Photo: Bullfrog Spas

 

 

Hot Spring Vacations:

Hot Spring Vacations:

Those who don’t have a hot tub to use year round (and even some who do!) are more and more frequently choosing to vacation at thermal resorts such as the beautiful Tabacn Grand Spa in Costa Rica pictured here. This resort offers abundant hot waterfalls for the ultimate in family relaxation and fun. Bon voyage!

 

 

 Spas and Active Lifestyles:

Spas and Active Lifestyles:

Just like creating an attractive exercise room inside, you will exercise in your hot tub more often if it has a nice setting. We surrounded this Bullfrog Spa with natural stone, moss rock, and plantings to give a “set in garden” effect.