Tight muscles? Achy back? When it comes to exercise, sometimes you can do a lot more in water than on land. Hydrotherapy or water therapy has been used to heal the body for hundreds of years. Warm water provides an environment where blood flow is drawn into tissues to deliver needed oxygen and nutrients and remove cells waste. The warmth decreases muscle spasm, increases range of motion, relieves pain, and relaxes tense muscles. Gentle water exercises use the water's resistance to increase strength, endurance, balance, coordination. Water exercise is a great way for those who find weight bearing exercise difficult on dry land. The therapeutic benefits of movement in water are endless.
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