You simply lie back, completely clothed, on the table. Just
under the surface is a mattress filled with heated water. A Jacuzziâ
pump propels the warm water towards you through three patented hydro-jets. Each
jet spins at nearly 200 revolutions per minute. A primary wave and a lighter,
secondary wave combine to produce a very effective deep tissue massage to all
areas of the spine simultaneously. The combination
of flotation, heat and massage produce the therapeutic effects and are described
below.
Flotation:
Water is extremely buoyant. When the body is placed on the water mattress,
there is minimal strain on the weight-bearing joints. Few, if any, muscles are
required to hold the body up or in position. This helps your body relax.
Heat:
Heat is evenly conducted through the skin and into the muscles and soft
tissues of the body. The heat expands blood vessels, increases blood and
lymphatic circulation, increases metabolism and has a sedative effect.
Massage:
Trigger points in the muscles induce a cycle of spasm, pain, tension,
weakness and limited range of motion. As the massage works a pressure point, the
muscle tension yields to the pressure of the water, enabling the fibers to
elongate and relax, blood to flow freely and toxins to be released and
eliminated. Stimulating these “pressure points” triggers the release of
endorphins. These neurochemicals relieve pain. As the pain subsides the muscles
relax.
